Presidential candidates gear up for weekend visit to the Midlands
South Carolina will be the center of the political universe this weekend when 22 Democratic candidates come for two major events.
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Rep. Clyburn welcomes 22 Democratic Presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good…
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris' campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign…
Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic
[gtxvideo vid='iecLbxbD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iecLbxbD.jpg' vtitle='BANING PLASTIC'] (CNN) ---Canada's Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According…
Richland County Democratic Women’s Council meets with voters to offer information before 2020 election
The Richland County Democratic Women’s Council held its monthly meeting last night.
Alabama governor signs chemical castration bill into law
Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed a bill into law that requires someone convicted of a sex offense against a child under the age of 13 to begin chemical castration a month before being released from custody.
Kamala Harris defends criminal justice record during speech in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as…
Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend
[gtxvideo vid='cWNzLdSZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cWNzLdSZ.jpg' vtitle='Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South…
Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators
[gtxvideo vid='MUislbT8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MUislbT8.jpg' vtitle='Jill Biden in South Carolina to meet with Educators'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Jill Biden is in the Midlands to discuss education in South Carolina. Thursday morning, the former second lady toured the "Center For Learning" building in…
Dan Johnson to be sentenced today in court for fraud charges
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson will be sentenced in federal court on Richland Street today for fraud charges.
Costco may raise prices because of the US, China trade-war
[gtxvideo vid='JNH2aMLh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JNH2aMLh.jpg' vtitle='Costco may raise prices because US, China trade-war'] (CNN) - Costco members may soon notice a hike in the stores prices. Costco says this is because of the ongoing trade war between the US and China. President…
SC Senate president: No special session for education reform
South Carolina Senate President Harvey Peeler doesn’t plan to call the Senate in for a special session to deal with education reform.
Governor McMaster suspends small town mayor-elect facing child sexual exploitation charges
DILLON, SC (WPDE) - The soon-to-be mayor of a small town in the Pee Dee is suspended before he even takes office. Corey Jackson faces 11 counts of first-degree sexual exploitation…
Harrison gets endorsement from Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
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Special Council Robert Muller Clarifies Russia report
[gtxvideo vid='Pcf8gq24' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pcf8gq24.jpg' vtitle='MUELLER CLARIFIES REPORT'] (ABC) --- Special Counsel Robert Mueller is breaking his silence. Wednesday speaking publicly for the first time since the Russia investigation began two years ago. Mueller clarifying his teams findings and explains why he…
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