McMaster discussing education reform at the State House
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Politics
Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia's Opportunity Zones.
South Carolina governor, lawmakers push veteran affairs bill
[gtxvideo vid='SEjLx132' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SEjLx132.jpg' vtitle='veterans bill vo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and members of the General Assembly are supporting legislation to elevate the Department of Veteran Affairs to a cabinet level position. A bipartisan group of…
Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
SC county seeks disaster funds for flood gauges
Officials in a South Carolina county are asking the state to spend some of its disaster money on permanent gauges to measure river levels.
Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and…
Democratic presidential candidates campaign in South Carolina
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
Sen. Kamala Harris will hold town hall meeting this weekend in Columbia
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to stop in Greenville this weekend
Elizabeth Warren is continuing her seven-state organizing tour with a stop included South Carolina.
Richland County seeking applicants to serve on voter registration and election board
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
Lawmakers talk about gun laws on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): Here in South Carolina we know the pain of a mass shooting after the Charleston 9 in 2015. Since then, there has been a lot of talk about…
Governor McMaster removes entire Richland County Election Board
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after…
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans…
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