Abortion ban proposal faces a murky future in South Carolina
South Carolina could get closer to being the latest state to pass a ban on almost all abortions Tuesday as a proposal faces another vote.
Politics
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden refused communion for stance on abortion rights
Florence, SC (CNN) --- Former Vice President turned Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden's support for abortion rights apparently put him in an awkward position at a church in Florence. The Pastor at Saint…
Twitter will no longer allow political ads on its social media platform
(WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The CEO of Twitter on Wednesday announced that the social media platform would stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. "We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought," said CEO Jack Dorsey. Big move…
Alabama's controversial abortion bill blocked by federal judge
(CNN) ---A Federal judge has blocked Alabama's controversial abortion bill. The legislation was slated to take effect November 15th, 2019 and would have made almost all abortions in the state illegal including cases…
Amy O’Rourke's first solo trip to the Midlands
Amy O'rourke, the wife of presidential hopeful Beto O'rourke, made her first solo trip to the palmetto state to meet with voters and talk about a number of issues.
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris drops out of Criminal Justice Forum event
Just hours after President Donald Trump spoke at Benedict College, and received the Bipartisan Justice Award, one of his Democratic rivals drops out of a weekend forum.
Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump's visit
Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: 'I'm very proud of being involved"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved
(CNN) Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign…
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
President Trump praises GOP members challenging impeachment inquiry
(ABC News) --- Thursday President Trump sent praises to the members of the Republican House members who barged the closed door impeachment hearing Wednesday, disrupting it for hours. ABC's terry Moran has more.
Rep. Tim Ryan is latest Democratic presidential candidate to drop out 2020 race
(CNN) --- The Democratic field of Presidential Candidates is shrinking again. Representative Tim Ryan dropped out of the race Thursday. The Congressman from Ohio posted a video on twitter Thursday…
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