Dick Harpootlian sworn into SC Senate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democrat Dick Harpootlian was sworn into the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday taking over for district 20, a seat that hasn't be held by a democrat for decades. District 20 represents…
Politics
SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections
[gtxvideo vid='BpUhCSfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpUhCSfb.jpg' vtitle='VotingPresser'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll…
Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor
[gtxvideo vid='wxK2CFFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxK2CFFx.jpg' vtitle='DeptofDisabilities'] COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) - The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor's cabinet. It also recommends that all county special…
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Senator Ernst Host SC’s Women Veterans Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Tim Scott is hosting a South Carolina Women Veterans Event, along with Senator Joni Ernst on Saturday. It will take place at First Baptist Church of Columbia. According to organizers, the event is free and open…
SCANA CEO admits he's choosing not to look at the Bechtel Report during PSC Hearing
[gtxvideo vid='OGTzzZv6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OGTzzZv6.jpg' vtitle='SCANAHearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- SCANA’s CEO Jimmy Addison sat in front of the Public Service Commission for day two of questioning. The PSC’s multi-week investigation is to determine what rates should be set to for SCE&G’s…
Senator Lindsey Graham tells ABC Columbia 'I am not in the mix' for Candidate for Attorney General
[gtxvideo vid='fKey3b2F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fKey3b2F.jpg' vtitle='Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Jeff Sessions Resignation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's name has been floating as a possible candidate for the Attorney General position, after Jeff Sessions resignation but Graham tells ABC Columbia…
"I am not going to be the attorney general.. I've got the best job in the world being the senior senator from South Carolina," Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his position speculation started on who will permanently take his place. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's name was thrown into a possiblity, but he tells ABC Columbia…
James Clyburn announces run for majority whip
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader, James Clyburn announced his run for majority whip on Wednesday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns
[gtxvideo vid='hBl0EWGf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hBl0EWGf.jpg' vtitle='Sessions pushed out'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After months of speculation, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out less than 24-hours after the Midterm elections. There are a number of implications with the ousting of the Attorney General.…
White House suspends CNN reporter's press pass after heated exchange with President
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The White House announced Wednesday (11/7) evening it was suspending a CNN reporter's press pass as a result of an "incident" at a Presidential press conference the same day. The reporter in question is Jim Acosta.…
Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Session's resignation
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Cunningham beats Arrington for District 1 House seat in upset win
An upset win by Democrat Joe Cunningham over Repulican Katie Arrington for the House of Representatives, District 1 race was the biggest surprise in South Carolina following Tuesday's election.
Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Members
[gtxvideo vid='g3CP5ChH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g3CP5ChH.jpg' vtitle='Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Member'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina voters re-elected two longtime Congressional House members on Tuesday. With unofficial results, Incumbent Republican Joe Wilson won his District 2 seat. According…
Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win, Smith on Concession
[gtxvideo vid='uakfcBh9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uakfcBh9.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win,'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Governor Henry McMaster has been elected as the Governor of South Carolina, according to unofficial results from the SC Election Commission. Governor McMaster won with…
Abrams, Kemp await more ballots in Georgia governor's race
Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp awaiting the final accounting of absentee and provisional ballots.
National Politics
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