Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
Politics
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
SC county seeks disaster funds for flood gauges
Officials in a South Carolina county are asking the state to spend some of its disaster money on permanent gauges to measure river levels.
Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and…
Democratic presidential candidates campaign in South Carolina
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
Sen. Kamala Harris will hold town hall meeting this weekend in Columbia
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to stop in Greenville this weekend
Elizabeth Warren is continuing her seven-state organizing tour with a stop included South Carolina.
Richland County seeking applicants to serve on voter registration and election board
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
Lawmakers talk about gun laws on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans…
State Senator calls election board incompetent after intense meeting in Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An explosive back and forth during the Richland County Elections Board meeting Wednesday night. "Nobody trust the Richland County elective process,State Senator Dick Harpootlian said. "I don't trust it. I…
South Carolina senators delay mental health transport bill
A group of senators say a proposal to overhaul how mental health patients are transported in South Carolina needs more work.
250 Midlands Students sing on State House steps for the Arts
[gtxvideo vid='IQF66jWN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IQF66jWN.jpg' vtitle='250 Students sing on State House steps for the Arts'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 250 students from Richland School District Two met on the SC State House steps Wednesday, to sing! It's part of Arts Advocacy Day. Advocates…
National Politics
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