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Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble Speaks to Group in Chapin

[gtxvideo vid='dgpJ1SFL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dgpJ1SFL.jpg' vtitle='Democrat Phil Noble Speaks to Group About Candidacy'] CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)--Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on…

Off Shore Drilling Protest at State House Draws Large Crowd

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters rallied against Off Shore Drilling legislation. Among those in attendance, at the State House, was South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford. Those on hand at the rally could…

President Trump unveils infrastructure plan

[gtxvideo vid='Tbn1Hmc2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tbn1Hmc2.jpg' vtitle='President Trump unveils infrastructure plan'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it's like…

Former First Family Portraits Unveiled

The former First family may have been out of the limelight lately, but today the couple made an appearance to see their portraits unveiled at the Smithsonian.

Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation

[gtxvideo vid='3vU3ohmh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3vU3ohmh.jpg' vtitle='Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge.…

Sentencing Monday for Former State Lawmaker in Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sentencing is set Monday for a former South Carolina lawmaker who pleaded guilty to charges in an investigation of corruption at the Statehouse. The sentencing of former Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn is set Monday morning in Beaufort.…

Dreamers Could Get In-State Tuition If New Bill Passes

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A new bill could have Dreamers paying in-state tuition for college here in South Carolina.  Some South Carolina lawmakers are pushing a bill that allows DACA participants in-state tuition…

House lawmakers say no to plastic-bag bans

[gtxvideo vid='U6ROXfwV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U6ROXfwV.jpg' vtitle='Lawmakers push to ban local governments from banning pl'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State lawmakers advanced a bill barring local governments from placing restrictions on plastic bags or one-time use containers, like to-go containers. Bans already passed…

Tax Reform in DC Helping SC

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Congressman Joe Wilson says recent tax reform passed in Washington is yielding results right here in the Midlands. Monday morning Wilson stopped by Mooneyhan's auto service in West Columbia to congratulate him on his recent expansion…

SC Gov Hopeful Accused of Being Slavery Sympathizer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Republican running for South Carolina governor has been accused of sympathizing with the Confederacy after making comments to a college crowd. Democrats on Friday took Catherine Templeton to task for telling a crowd at Bob…

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