Lawmaker: Cannabis bill stalled until concerns are addressed
A South Carolina senator says a bill aiming to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana will not move forward until lawmakers address concerns of stakeholders in the matter.
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"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…
Fmr. Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to wire fraud
The former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson walked into the federal courthouse on Tuesday to plead guilty, to just one charge.
Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…
Congresswoman Gabby Giffords joins March for Our Lives Charleston town hall
A Congresswoman almost killed in a 2011 shooting is joining a student led organization for a town hall on gun reform, and background checks.
SC lawmakers hear emotional testimony on prison reform bill
SC lawmakers heard emotional testimony from family members of victims and discussed legislation set to reform the state’s corrections system.
SC Rep. Clyburn and Cunningham calling to close "Charleston loophole" at Emanuel AME
Two of South Carolina representatives in Washington are calling for a fix to the "Charleston Loophole".
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
McMaster discussing education reform at the State House
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Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia's Opportunity Zones.
South Carolina governor, lawmakers push veteran affairs bill
[gtxvideo vid='SEjLx132' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SEjLx132.jpg' vtitle='veterans bill vo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and members of the General Assembly are supporting legislation to elevate the Department of Veteran Affairs to a cabinet level position. A bipartisan group of…
Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
SC county seeks disaster funds for flood gauges
Officials in a South Carolina county are asking the state to spend some of its disaster money on permanent gauges to measure river levels.
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