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Governor McMaster announces Vetoes, thanks Lawmakers

[gtxvideo vid='MYBAw9cG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MYBAw9cG.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster announces Vetoes, thanks Lawmakers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Out of the State House, teamwork was the message this week as Governor Henry McMaster addressed his budget vetoes. On Wednesday, the governor announced 28 vetoes, totaling 41 million dollars…

Jaime Harrison launches Senate campaign to challenge Senator Graham

[gtxvideo vid='3ZrWKXZP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3ZrWKXZP.jpg' vtitle='Jaime Harrison launches Senate campaign'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A familiar name in South Carolina politics is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham. Jaime Harrison is an Orangeburg native and a top official at the Democratic National Committee. He…

Netflix joins fight against restrictive abortion laws

[gtxvideo vid='lXr0nUsx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lXr0nUsx.jpg' vtitle='Netflix abortion Georgia'] ATLANTA, GA - Netflix is pledging to join the American Civil Liberties Union in fighting Georgia's newly signed abortion law. A bill that bans abortions after a heartbeat is detected, which can be as…

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris brings campaign back to SC

Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) ---  Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is set to make another stop in the Palmetto state next week. With South Carolina having the first in the South primary, the state has been a popular stop for several…

Lawmakers want to raise federal minimum age to buy tobacco to 21

[gtxvideo vid='vAPR9EO5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vAPR9EO5.jpg' vtitle='Lawmakers propose raising national age minimum to 21'] (CNN) - After a rise in teen tobacco use following the release of e-cigarretes, lawmakers want to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products. Watch the video above…

Former Detention Center officer charged with harassment

Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a former Detention Center Officer authorities say violated an order placed on him by a Judge following a May 3rd arrest for…

SC Lawmakers consider special session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are considering coming back in special session to deal with the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper and budget vetoes by the governor. The House unanimously approved Thursday a resolution allowing lawmakers to…

Governor salutes military spouses with proclamation to honor their sacrifice

[gtxvideo vid='Vs0WyoDJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vs0WyoDJ.jpg' vtitle='MILITARY SPOUSE MONTH'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Governor Henry McMaster dedicated this month to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve in the Armed Forces. Tuesday afternoon,  Governor McMaster…

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