Teachers planning second state house rally
Columbia, S.C. (AP)-- The South Carolina teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the Statehouse is planning another school day rally later…
Politics
Bids nixed, SC Senate, House differ on state utility future
South Carolina lawmakers have rejected all bids to buy or manage state-owned utility Santee Cooper on Thursday.
SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The state's Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year…
Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto…
Biden's win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough…
Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.
S.C. Senators inching closer to a vote on education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Eight weeks have gone by, and lawmakers are still debating a bill that would change education across the state. However, some major strides were made in bringing the bill closer to…
SC Democratic Party says SC Presidential Primary drew record numbers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year's Presidential Primary was record breaking. According to the South Carolina Democratic Party, 539,020 Democrats and Independents voted in the First in the South…
Key votes upcoming for South Carolina utility’s future
A special House committee deciding Santee Cooper’s future plans to vote Tuesday with the full House Ways and Means Committee.
Joe Biden to SC: Thank you!
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a tweet shortly after he was declared the Projected Winner, the former Vice President thanked the Palmetto State. Joe Biden Twitter: 'Thank you, South Carolina! To all those who have been knocked down, counted out, and…
Vote 2020: SC Democratic Presidential Primary Results
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a huge win, and the first primary win, for Former Vice President Joe Biden Saturday Night. It was clear from the moment the polls closed that Biden would walk…
Joe Biden on Primary win: "South Carolina you brought me back"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Vice President Joe Biden winning by a large majority in South Carolina's Presidential Primary. The results unofficial. Biden really needed South Carolina to revive his campaign and he made…
Bernie Sanders second in SC Presidential Primary, SC supporters still behind him
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders finished a distant second Saturday night with just under 19 percent of the vote in South Carolina's Presidential primary. The state director for Sanders's campaign says their…
Tom Steyer suspends Presidential Campaign after SC Primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ California climate activist Tom Steyer is suspending his presidential campaign. Steyer was set to announce Saturday night in Columbia, South Carolina, that he was dropping out of the White House race. After spending nearly $24 million…
VOTE 2020: Former VP Joe Biden projected winner of SC Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former Vice President Joe Biden is the projected winner of the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. South Carolina's First in the South Primary was heralded as a…
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