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…
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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…
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Columbia
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
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
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.
V.P. Mike Pence comes to SC Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence will be in South Carolina this week. Tuesday the Vice President's office announced Pence will attend a Trump victory luncheon here in Columbia Thursday before heading to events in…
Facing 5th place finish in NH primary, Biden focuses on South Carolina
(ABC NEWS) - Former Vice President and current democratic candidate for President, Joe Biden spoke in front of a crowd of voters Tuesday night. Unlike his competition who are still in New Hampshire…
White House will ask Congress for less border wall funding
(CNN) - The White House is expected to ask congress for less border wall funding. A budget proposal, which is expected to be released this week,…
Move over! SC lawmakers propose fines for slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed…
Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were…
President Trump visits North Carolina to address 'Opportunity Now Summit'
Charlotte, NC (CNN) --- President Donald Trump made a stop along Interstate 77 in Charlotte North Carolina Friday afternoon. During his visit, the president addressed the 'Opportunity Now Summit'. The opportunity…
Bill aims to let some students attend school of choice using vouchers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina lawmakers are still working on a bill that would give vouchers that would allow eligible students to attend the school of their choice. If passed, the bill would give medicaid-eligible students as well as…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
SC Senators continue debate on Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators have started a fourth week of debate on a massive education overhaul bill with no obvious signs the discussion will end soon. The Senate started debating the bill on Jan. 15. and debate…
Dems lay a big caucus egg: No results from Iowa election
Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously Tuesday to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus.
National Politics
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