36th annual Fire Service Legislative Day event at State House
South Carolina State Firefighters Association is hosting it's 36th annual Fire Service Legislative Day at the State House today.
Politics
Presidential candidate Julián Castro campaigns in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Former U.S. Housing Secretary and now presidential candidate Julián Castro campaigned in the capital city Sunday. Castro held a meet and greet at the Charles Boykins Law Office, where he talked…
While other states debate abortion bans, S Carolina sits out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - While nearby states are acting quickly to move more restrictive abortion laws through their legislatures, South Carolina lawmakers have barely touched the issue so far in 2019. Lawmakers have introduced at least nine different abortion bills…
Presidential candidate Cory Booker is dating Rosario Dawson, she confirms
The 2020 Democratic field may have gained a contender Thursday with Beto O'Rourke -- but it officially lost an eligible bachelor in Cory Booker. Actress and activist Rosario Dawson confirmed Thursday…
Richland County deputies searching for man wanted for shoplifting, burglary incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in finding a suspect wanted on charges for strong arm robbery and burglary. On February 2, deputies responded to the Walmart at 10060 Two Notch Road…
SC lawmakers continue to make adjustments to education bill
South Carolina lawmakers continue to review legislation that is set to overhaul the state's education system.
Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate
[gtxvideo vid='WLovjw8D' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WLovjw8D.jpg' vtitle='Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State senators discussed the overhaul of the state's education system Wednesday (3/13). Members of the State Education Subcommittee met to discuss the state's reading curriculum. The…
SC lawmakers approve second reading for $9 billion spending plan
South Carolina lawmakers have voted this morning for a second reading of the $9 billion spending budget for the Palmetto State.
Democrat activist Steyer discusses impeachment in SC
Billionaire investor and Democratic activist Tom Steyer is bringing his call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump back to South Carolina.
Rep. Joe Cunningham introduces legislation to prevent carbon monoxide deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of South Carolina's representatives in Washington wants to make sure what happened at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments never happens again. Today, Congressman Joe Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act. The bill would require the…
Former 5th Circuit Solicitor's Communications Director gets Probation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Former 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson's Communications Director, Nicole Holland, has been sentenced to probation in a United State's District Court. According to the US Attorney's office, the 50 year old was sentenced to three years probation after pleading…
New Columbia Housing Authority board members announced
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia City Council members have appointed four new housing commissioners. Council members discussed the applicants at a special called meeting Tuesday (3/5). The appointments to the Columbia…
Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…
Group pushes for programs to help men become responsible dads
[gtxvideo vid='FuO5nu9A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FuO5nu9A.jpg' vtitle='FATHERS WITH FAMILIES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - At the Statehouse Thursday (2/28), a group that advocates for fathers in our state released new statistics on the importance of nurturing new dads. The South Carolina Center for Fathers…
North Carolina operative charged in congressional ballot case
Dowless was booked Wednesday on charges of illegal ballot handling and conspiracy in the 2018 Republican primary and in the 2016 elections.
National Politics
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