Federal Judge rules against 20/20 citizenship question
(CNN) -- President Trump's push for a citizenship questionaire on the 20-20 census has been shot down. Tuesday, a federal judge in New York issued an order that prevents adding the question…
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City Council gives first approval in gun seizure ordinance
The Columbia City Council has give first approval to an ordinance that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns — if they're used in a violent crime.
McMaster: Idea of impropriety in leader search preposterous
A spokesman for Gov. Henry McMaster says it's preposterous to suggest the governor did anything improper during the search for a new University of South Carolina president.
Former SC governor, congressman Mark Sanford may run against Trump in 2020
Mark Sanford is considering a run for president in 2020.
ICE raids set to begin nationwide this weekend
(CNN) --- President Trump has backed down from his effort to add a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but he hasn't changed plans to back down from his plan to deport those who are not citizens in…
USC Board of Trustees vote on Presidential search scheduled for today cancelled
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A vote scheduled to take place today on the University of South Carolina's new president will not take place. On Thursday, Trustee Charles Williams filed a restraining order saying he and the other trustees received three…
SC State Treasurer calls USC protestors "Marxists" and "social justice warriors"
ABC Columbia has reached out to the office of South Carolina's State Treasure regarding a since deleted social media posting calling some college students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, marxists.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin "Governor should immediately rescind his demand" that USC trustees vote on President
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he, along with several state lawmakers, USC faculty, and students will hold a press conference today asking USC'S board of trustees not to vote on candidate Robert Caslen. A member…
Founder of 'Bikers for Trump' to run for Congress
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WOLO) -- A low-country chainsaw artist and founder of the group "Bikers for Trump" is running for Congress. Chris Cox says he's stepping down as head of the national organization…
Trustee: Governor requests and receives vote on former USC presidential candidate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- USC Trustee Charles Williams tells ABC Columbia News Governor Henry McMaster has requested and received a vote on former USC presidential candidate Robert Caslen. Williams called the demand, "terrible" and does…
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
Group of SC senators returns to discuss education bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina state senators are returning to Columbia to discuss their version of a bill to overhaul the state's education system. An education subcommittee meets at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss the massive bill. They met a…
Biden, Harris, De Blasio return to Palmetto state this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Three presidential hopefuls are returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. Senator Kamala Harris is expected to make stops in Hartsville and Florence Sunday (July 7th, 2019) , and Myrtle…
Even lawmakers don't know details on some SC budget items
South Carolina's state budget includes millions of dollars for local parks and festivals and to restore historic buildings. But not even lawmakers know exactly what some of the money will be spent on.
SC governor gets help finding 1st veterans issues director
SC Governor Henry McMaster has created a committee of 12 to find the first leader of a new state cabinet agency to oversee veterans’ issues.
National Politics
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