SC Legislature Wrap Up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina legislative session is over, but lawmakers still have work to do. Over the final two days of session, the General Assembly passed…
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State offices closed for Confederate Memorial Day
[gtxvideo vid='wBNGpFuW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wBNGpFuW.jpg' vtitle='State offices closed for Confederate Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State offices closed Thursday (5/10) in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. South Carolina is one of six states that recognizes the holiday, though the dates vary.…
President Trump praises Kim Jong-un after release of prisoners
[gtxvideo vid='KH70Rl8f' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KH70Rl8f.jpg' vtitle='President Trump praises Kim Jong-un for releasing priso'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Trump announced Thursday (5/10) morning that he'll sit down for his historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12. He made…
Sheheen introduces bill to lower college tuition
The cost for higher learning is on the rise. At least one South Carolina lawmaker wants to make it more affordable for people in the Palmetto State to attend.
Former SC Governor in North Korea on UN visit
[gtxvideo vid='zttevhkM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zttevhkM.jpg' vtitle='David Beasley'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former South Carolina governor is in North Korea. David Beasley is the executive director of the UN World Food Program. He's in the country for a four day visit. Ambassador…
President Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal
[gtxvideo vid='8ZFpqprh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8ZFpqprh.jpg' vtitle='Iran Nuclear Deal'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Donald Trump followed through on his campaign promise Tuesday (5/8) and pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal. President Trump called the deal defective at its…
Legislative Session Wraps Up In Days, Where Does That Leave V.C. Summer Nuclear Project and Ratepayers?
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- There are only two days left of General Session for the State Legislature and not a single law has been passed relieving ratepayers from the failed VC Summer Nuclear…
Former State Treasurer Named as Suspect in Rape Investigation
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)-- A former state treasurer turned reality tv star has been named as a suspect in a rape. According to an incident report obtained by ABC Columbia…
President Wants Russian Probe to End
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Abortion bill killed
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8 Suspected gang members indicted
A joint task force indicts 8 suspected gang members from Richland, Lexington and Newberry Counties.
National Day of Prayer in SC
[gtxvideo vid='hppQsyC4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hppQsyC4.jpg' vtitle='National Day of Prayer in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (5/3) is "National Day of Prayer" and many in the Midlands took part. At the State House people gathered to bow their heads and lift their…
Sen. Marlon Kimpson Filibusters Personhood Bill In Senate For Final Reading
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Personhood bill is in the Senate Thursday, for the third and final reading before a vote. With such a touchy subject, many senators were heated with their final arguments. The…
SBA welcomes Trump administration for tour
The Trump Administration made a stop in the Midlands Wednesday to see how far we've come since the 2015 flood, and what is still left to be done to help small businesses that were flood victims.
Lawmakers start the long awaited conversation about term limits
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - For the first time in close to 30 years, a conversation on term limits was brought up at the State House, with most of the conversation focusing on…
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