Lawmakers learn about interested parties in purchasing Santee Cooper
State lawmakers learned more about the parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper.
Politics
Black lawmakers protest judicial elections in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers have elected an attorney to the state Court of Appeals who has never been a judge, leading some black lawmakers to temporarily walk out of the chamber.
Recap: State of the Union Address
Washington, DC (CNN) --- President Trump delivered his second state of the union address in front of a very different audience on Capitol Hill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats control the House…
Report is beginning, not end of possible Santee Cooper sale
A consultant's report that South Carolina's state-owned utility has at least three potential buyers who could wipe out its $8 billion debt and slow rate increases brought optimism that the problems with a pair of failed nuclear plants could end better than expected.
Lexington hosts 2019 State of the Town address
The town of Lexington hosts their 2019 State of the Town address. Click here to find out what changes are coming in the new year.
South Carolina lawmakers consider gun purchase loophole
A South Carolina lawmaker has reintroduced a bill to close a loophole by extending background checks for gun purchasers from three days to five days.
‘Ban the box’ ordinance could prohibit Columbia employers from asking about criminal history
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Mayor Steve Benjamin's state of the city speech Tuesday night he spoke a lot about compassion and second chances. Benjamin brought up a Ban the Box ordinance that will…
Mayor Steve Benjamin addresses Allen Benedict Court housing crisis
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin addressed several issues for the city of Columbia Tuesday night, but the Allen Benedict court housing crisis was front and center. "The tragic deaths of…
Teachers take over the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Teachers from all over the state came to Columbia to find their teacher voices and put them into action. "They have been very receptive to listen to the teachers, and…
2019 Five Points St Patrick's Day festival lineup announced
The annual Five Points St. Patrick's Day festival is around the corner and the band lineup was announced.
Teacher rally at the State House
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin set to give 'State of City' address
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin,…
State of the City address set for January 29th in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin,…
New initiative offers business leaders incentive for investing in low income areas
A new imitative is giving business leaders an incentive to invest in low income areas in need of growth.
Roger Stone, political operative, indicted in Mueller Probe
[gtxvideo vid='rKB8K9k7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rKB8K9k7.jpg' vtitle='Roger Stone political operative Arrested'] ABC NEWS-- Developing news out of Washintgon, a major indictment from the special counsel into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential campaign. Roger Stone has been charged in Robert Mueller's probe, he was…
National Politics
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