Democrat activist Steyer discusses impeachment in SC
Billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer is bringing his call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump back to South Carolina.
Politics
Rep. Joe Cunningham introduces legislation to prevent carbon monoxide deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of South Carolina's representatives in Washington wants to make sure what happened at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments never happens again. Today, Congressman Joe Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act. The bill would require the…
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor's Communications Director gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson's Communications Director, Nicole Holland, has been sentenced to probation in a United State's District Court. According to the US Attorney's office, the 50 year old was sentenced to three years probation after pleading…
New Columbia Housing Authority board members announced
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia City Council members have appointed four new housing commissioners. Council members discussed the applicants at a special called meeting Tuesday (3/5). The appointments to the Columbia…
Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…
Group pushes for programs to help men become responsible dads
[gtxvideo vid='FuO5nu9A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FuO5nu9A.jpg' vtitle='FATHERS WITH FAMILIES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - At the Statehouse Thursday (2/28), a group that advocates for fathers in our state released new statistics on the importance of nurturing new dads. The South Carolina Center for Fathers…
North Carolina operative charged in congressional ballot case
Dowless was booked Wednesday on charges of illegal ballot handling and conspiracy in the 2018 Republican primary and in the 2016 elections.
Lawmaker: Cannabis bill stalled until concerns are addressed
A South Carolina senator says a bill aiming to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana will not move forward until lawmakers address concerns of stakeholders in the matter.
"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…
Fmr. Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to wire fraud
The former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson walked into the federal courthouse on Tuesday to plead guilty, to just one charge.
Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…
Congresswoman Gabby Giffords joins March for Our Lives Charleston town hall
A Congresswoman almost killed in a 2011 shooting is joining a student led organization for a town hall on gun reform, and background checks.
SC lawmakers hear emotional testimony on prison reform bill
SC lawmakers heard emotional testimony from family members of victims and discussed legislation set to reform the state’s corrections system.
SC Rep. Clyburn and Cunningham calling to close "Charleston loophole" at Emanuel AME
Two of South Carolina representatives in Washington are calling for a fix to the "Charleston Loophole".
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
National Politics
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