Recap: last democratic debate before primary voting begins
(CNN) - Six democratic presidential candidates were on stage together in Iowa for the final debate before primary voting begins. The ongoing tensions in the middle east and…
Politics
5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed to attend King Day at The Dome
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- So far, five of the 12 Democratic candidates running for president have confirmed that they will be in Columbia for King Day at the Dome on Monday. Former Vice President Joe…
Lawmakers move education reform to top of priorities for legislative session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on…
Pompeo: killing of Iran's general is part of a bigger picture
(CNN) - As tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues to praise the killing of an Iranian…
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiling Executive Budget
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is releasing his proposed executive budget for the 2020 year. On Monday, Governor McMaster introduced his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 at the State House. McMaster says his budget addresses the $1.8…
Columbia Mayor to deliver 'State of the City' address
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to outline his plans for the new year in his annual State of the City Address. The address will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The public is invited to…
Trump administration announces completion of 100 miles of southern border wall
(CNN) - The Trump administration says it has reached a milestone achievement. The administration announced Friday that 100 miles of the border wall has been…
"Proudly Pro-life Weekend" begins with dinner hosting high-ranking officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Leaders from across the state gathered to kick off South Carolina's annual "Proudly Pro-life Weekend." The weekend's events got underway with the South…
U.S. Army: text messages claiming you've been drafted are a hoax
(CNN) --- The U.S. Army is warning about a wave of fake text messages telling Americans they've been drafted to fight in Iran. Screenshots of the texts provided by US Army recruiting command…
Lawmakers expected to vote to limit Trump's war powers
(CNN) - Iran and the US have hit pause on escalating tensions between the two countries. Now American lawmakers are looking to limit the President's power to…
SC Congressman react to President Trump's remarks on Iran
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Congressman are reacting to President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran Wednesday. In a release, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made the following statement: “A homerun speech by President Trump about…
Congressman James Clyburn reacts to US Iran Airstrike
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the news of the US airstrike in Iran. South Carolina's Democratic Congressman, James Clyburn, tweeted this reaction. " The President’s unilateral action places our…
Rep. Joe Wilson launches 2020 agenda and reacts to US Airstrike
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--U.S. Representative Joe Wilson is reacting to the airstrike from his office in West Columbia. The Republican was in town Friday to announce his legislative agenda for the…
Congressman Wilson makes day-long legislative agenda tour
Congressman Joe Wilson began the first leg of his annual legislative agenda press tour Friday in West Columbia.
Jill Biden hits SC campaign trail for former V.P.
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --The former second lady of the United States was in the Midlands December 30th campaigning for her husband. This morning, Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President Joe…
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