SC Rep. Pitts to step down on advice from doctors, family
South Carolina Rep. Mike Pitts says he is resigning on the advice of his doctors and family after a heart attack in October.
Politics
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
Congress moves to avoid immediate government shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. (WOLO)- Congress has approved a two-week extension to avoid an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap spending measure would push the deadline of when funding will expire for several…
Bobby Hitt to remain on McMaster cabinet as Secretary of Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster says Bobby Hitt will stay in his administration as Secretary of Commerce. McMaster said Thursday that Hitt agreed to remain at the agency he has directed for nearly eight years. McMaster's office says…
Handwritten letter from George H.W. Bush framed in SC Governor's mansion
H COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During the annual Christmas open house at the Governor's mansion Henry McMaster revealed a very symbolic piece of history that hangs on a wall in one of the bedrooms.…
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter to push for 4 decade old equal rights amendment
Orangeburg Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says she plans to push for an amendment that hasn't been looked at closely in nearly 4 decades.
Former President George H.W. Bush has died at 94
(WOLO) - George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States died late Friday (11/30) night, according his family. The announcement was made on Twitter that the 94-year-old had died. The office of the former president said in…
Governor McMaster issues statement on Supreme Court Ruling for his Santee Cooper Appointment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A dispute over whether Governor Henry McMaster could temporarily appoint someone to lead the Santee Cooper Utiliy Board of Directors has been ruled on by the State Supreme Court. Governor…
Inauguration plans for Governor McMaster released
Governor Henry McMaster is set to be sworn in for his first official inauguration in January
Suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson hit with more charges
Court records show now suspended fifth circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson faces more charges.
More former top SCE&G officials say bosses knew VC Summer would fail and lied to cover it up
[gtxvideo vid='TTEmk4Is' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TTEmk4Is.jpg' vtitle='PSCHearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After weeks of dry presentations, two former top officials at a South Carolina utility who cost ratepayers billions in a failed nuclear project emotionally told regulators their warning signs to their bosses…
SC Congressman Clyburn runs unopposed in Whip race
South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn is running for Majority Whip in the House, but says he would not be opposed to a higher position if offered. Click here to find out more.
Dick Harpootlian sworn into SC Senate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democrat Dick Harpootlian was sworn into the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday taking over for district 20, a seat that hasn't be held by a democrat for decades. District 20 represents…
SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections
[gtxvideo vid='BpUhCSfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpUhCSfb.jpg' vtitle='VotingPresser'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll…
Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor
[gtxvideo vid='wxK2CFFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxK2CFFx.jpg' vtitle='DeptofDisabilities'] COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) - The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor's cabinet. It also recommends that all county special…
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