Democratic presidential candidates converge in SC for final debate before primary
Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the 'First in the South' Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the…
Politics
SC Democratic Debate: Live update from Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Candidates are set to take the debate stage in Charleston Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Democratic front runner, Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC Columbia's Alexis Frazier is in Charleston…
Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday's primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday. At this…
Election: 2020 Debate in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party's turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage. No fewer than three Sanders rivals unleashed paid attack ads against the…
The power of digital campaigning in the 2020 race
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Donovan Harris from our sister station WPDE found out, there wasn't a shortage of cell phones in hands at Coastal Carolina University, and some political…
Chair of Democratic Black Caucus stresses importance of African American vote in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary just five days away, one group that is set to make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates…
John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February…
Governor McMaster's proposed $10 billion dollar spending plan reaches next phase
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina's $10 billion dollar state spending plan is on its way to the House floor. Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the $10 billion dollar budget…
Midlands organization gets more SC swing voters to polls ahead of primary
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- With the First in The South Primaries right around the corner, a local non-profit organization is reaching out to swing voters in hopes to improve voter turnout. The Welcome Party have been…
Tigers in Columbia for Clemson Day at the State House
(WOLO) - Tigers invaded Gamecock country for Clemson Day at the State House. Administrators and deans from Clemson University along with lawmakers gathered to share how the university is serving…
Senate Approves new SC Wildlife Agency Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to make Robert Boyles Jr. the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency's…
Questions swirl over South Carolina 'Amber Alert' laws
Charleston, SC (WCIV) --- Many have been wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued for 6 year old Faye Swetlik and why one is not being issued for 10 year old Amyiah…
Race to the White House runs through Nevada
(CNN) -- -The race to the white house runs through Nevada.....at least this week. early voting got underway this weekend and caucuses are Saturday. In the meantime, Democratic candidates are stumping throughout the silver…
Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Lawmakers are set to discuss the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper next month. State senators reviewed a report by the State…
Pence during SC visit addresses murder of Faye Swetlik: "Hug your kids today"
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - During his trip to South Carolina, Vice President Mike Pence addressed the murder of Faye Swetlik. The six-year-old's body…
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