Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops
A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced a bill for disabled people to apply for registration that alerts officers during traffic stops.
Politics
Crossover deadline for bills in State House passes
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday April 10th, 2019 was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State's education system…
Ron Rivera, Panthers on the prowl during visit at the State House on Thursday
Representatives from the Carolina Panthers, including Head Coach Ron Rivera, met with Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) and other lawmakers in Columbia Thursday.
House passes 'Samantha Josephson safety act'
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- South Carolina lawmakers have voted to moved forward with the "Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act" which would require illuminated signs in all Ubers and Lyfts. Now that the…
STEM Education Day at the State House
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Time is running out for many bills in SC Legislature
Time is running out for some bills to have an easier trip through the South Carolina Legislature this week with the deadline on Wednesday.
Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…
Samantha Josephson law to require illuminated signage
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Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off at Governor's mansion
[gtxvideo vid='zvPbX4ey' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zvPbX4ey.jpg' vtitle='child abuse prevention'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month." Monday (4/1), Governor Henry McMaster was joined at the Governor's mansion by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and members of Children's Trust of South Carolina.…
Vice-President Mike Pence makes campaign stop in Greenville for Lindsey Graham
GREENVILLE, SC — Vice-President Mike Pence toured South Carolina Saturday campaigning with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who kicked off his re-election campaign. "Hello, Palmetto State," Pence said to the crowd. "South Carolina and America…
Trump cuts all direct assistance to Northern Triangle countries Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala
In a stunning about-face, State Department officials said that President Donald Trump is cutting off all direct assistance to the so-called Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. “At the Secretary’s instruction, we are carrying out the President’s direction and ending FY…
Senator Lindsey Graham and Vice President Pence scheduled to be in SC
[gtxvideo vid='VcLayxzN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcLayxzN.jpg' vtitle='Senator Lindsey Graham and VP Pence scheduled to be in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--US Senator Lindsey Graham will kick off his re-election campaign here in South Carolina this weekend. Vice President Mike Pence will help the Republican…
Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair speaks out about Pence visit
A Democrat who is thinking of challenging Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in next year's Senate election says Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to South Carolina does no favors for South Carolinians.
Prison Reform: First Steps Act in effect in SC
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Booker nets 1st 2020 endorsement from SC lawmaker
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has netted the first endorsement from a sitting lawmaker in the crucial early-voting state of South Carolina.
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