North Carolina: Trump to raise funds for 2 House candidates
President Donald Trump travels today to North Carolina to raise campaign funds for two U.S. House candidates.
Politics
Thousands begin paying respects to Senator John Mcain
[gtxvideo vid='SwwgCr8o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SwwgCr8o.jpg' vtitle='Thousands begin paying respects to Senator John Mcain'] PHOENIX, AZ (WOLO) - The week's services honoring Senator John McCain began Wednesday (8/29). The war hero and former Presidential candidate will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol…
Republican Benjamin Dunn 'Unofficial' Winner District 20 Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='d3m1pcMQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d3m1pcMQ.jpg' vtitle='RepuBenjamin Dunn Unofficial Winner District 20 Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The votes are in and voters have chosen the Republican nominee for the District 20 Senate race. On Tuesday, voters elected Attorney Benjamin Dunn, who defeated Minister John…
Members of Trump Admin. to attend McCain Funeral instead of President
President Trump has no plans to attend any of the services scheduled for the late Senator John McCain but some members of his administration will be there to pay their respects.
District 20 Senate seat "unofficial" results
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The polls officially closed their doors at 7 Tuesday night and for several hours after many waited to see who would walk away the Republican nominee of the…
Father's Voice program helps inmates speak to their children
A special program at Kirkland Correction institute is giving some inmates a chance to speak to the children they left on the outside of prison,
Senator Lindsey Graham's tearful tribute to John McCain on the Senate floor
[gtxvideo vid='YJGOZcCR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YJGOZcCR.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's Emotional Tribute to McCa'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation's capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to…
Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='p6fDhDwI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p6fDhDwI.jpg' vtitle='Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The…
Runoff race for District 20 seat takes place today
It's election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that's up for grabs.
Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain
[gtxvideo vid='amvJzPlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amvJzPlz.jpg' vtitle='Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain'] ABC NEWS--Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 - his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at…
Former Gov. Riley participates in prison reading program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina governor is participating in a program that officials hope helps keep inmate fathers in touch with their children. The Department of Corrections says former Gov. Dick Riley is spending time at Kirkland…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin send condolences to the McCain Family
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain's family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. https://twitter.com/SteveBenjaminSC/status/1033519487650357249 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
"He was among the greatest of men, and he was my friend," Governor Henry McMaster on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. ""I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find…
"America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions," SC US Senator Lindsey Graham on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033512299376590849 https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033515753981534208 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
Women On The Ballot: all Lt. Governor nominees are women
[gtxvideo vid='1STak9jJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1STak9jJ.jpg' vtitle='LT GOV'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt.…
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