Politics

Tigers in Columbia for Clemson Day at the State House

Feb 18, 2020 11:25 PM EST

(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

Feb 18, 2020 11:30 AM EST

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

Feb 18, 2020 12:22 AM EST

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

Feb 17, 2020 9:30 PM EST

(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…

Abrams 'absolutely' wants to run for president, but says she'd accept VP slot in 2020

Feb 17, 2020 12:30 PM EST

Stacey Abrams, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who's now focusing on tackling voter suppression head on, said she "absolutely" sees herself running for president one day, but for the 2020 cycle, she "would be honored" to run for vice president with whoever the Democratic nominee is.

Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500

Feb 15, 2020 3:15 PM EST

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. NASCAR drivers may veer to the left during their trip around the…

Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper

Feb 14, 2020 11:45 PM EST

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"

Feb 13, 2020 11:39 PM EST

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…

Attorney General Barr blasts Trump's tweets on Stone case

Feb 13, 2020 5:12 PM EST

In an exclusive interview, Attorney General Bill Barr told ABC News on Thursday that President Donald Trump "has never asked me to do anything in a criminal case” but should stop tweeting about the Justice Department because his tweets “make it impossible for me to do my job.”

Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Columbia

Feb 13, 2020 11:46 AM EST

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence is in Columbia. Air Force Two landed just before 11 am ET Thursday morning. During his visit, the Vice President made a surprise stop at Doc’s BBQ on Shop Road. He and South…

Proposed bill would keep children in school until Christmas eve

Feb 13, 2020 5:00 AM EST

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senators have entered the 13th day of floor debate on a bill that would overhaul public education, and one amendment has people talking. It could keep…

Joe Biden looks to South Carolina to resurrect his campaign

Feb 12, 2020 5:12 PM EST

Joe Biden brought his wounded presidential campaign to South Carolina on Tuesday, staking his hopes for a comeback on the loyalty of black voters in the state after a dismal finish in the New Hampshire primary magnified his disappointing finish in Iowa.