SC lawmakers seek education changes; have extra $1B to spend
The 2019 legislative session in SC will start with a promise to overhaul the education system in and about an extra $1 billion to spend.
Politics
Year in Review: SC Politics
[gtxvideo vid='XaLHu401' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XaLHu401.jpg' vtitle='Year in Review: SC Politics'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He'll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a…
Congressman Mark Sanford warns of "Hitler-Like" leader in U.S.
Former Governor and outgoing US Congressman Mark Sanford sends a warning of a "Hitler-Like" leader in the United States.
Lexington County to hold Oath of office ceremony
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The County of Lexington is ready to ring in the new year with newly elected officials for some County offices. Lexington County Council will hold an Oath of Office ceremony Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at 6 p.m.…
A government shutdown will begin at midnight after Senate adjourns without a spending deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has adjourned without a deal on spending, an hour after the House ended its session, guaranteeing a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday. Senators expect to return at noon Saturday as talks continue.…
SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure children into vehicles
[gtxvideo vid='yR3y2hfB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yR3y2hfB.jpg' vtitle='SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As it stands right now, it is not illegal in South Carolina to attempt to lure a child into a car. Two…
SCGOP's plan to secure President Trump nomination
Whats some SCGOP leaders say they would be willing to do in order to secure President Trump's nomination for 2020.
Fiscal accountabilty meeting held
[gtxvideo vid='8WoCDOvA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8WoCDOvA.jpg' vtitle='Fiscal Accountabilty'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ----- Tuesday Governor Henry Mcmaster met with leaders to for a fiscal accountabilty session. The goal of the meetings are to make sure that States funds are being appropriated properly. As of…
SC Rep. Pitts to step down on advice from doctors, family
South Carolina Rep. Mike Pitts says he is resigning on the advice of his doctors and family after a heart attack in October.
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
Congress moves to avoid immediate government shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. (WOLO)- Congress has approved a two-week extension to avoid an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap spending measure would push the deadline of when funding will expire for several…
Bobby Hitt to remain on McMaster cabinet as Secretary of Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster says Bobby Hitt will stay in his administration as Secretary of Commerce. McMaster said Thursday that Hitt agreed to remain at the agency he has directed for nearly eight years. McMaster's office says…
Handwritten letter from George H.W. Bush framed in SC Governor's mansion
H COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During the annual Christmas open house at the Governor's mansion Henry McMaster revealed a very symbolic piece of history that hangs on a wall in one of the bedrooms.…
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter to push for 4 decade old equal rights amendment
Orangeburg Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says she plans to push for an amendment that hasn't been looked at closely in nearly 4 decades.
Former President George H.W. Bush has died at 94
(WOLO) - George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States died late Friday (11/30) night, according his family. The announcement was made on Twitter that the 94-year-old had died. The office of the former president said in…
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