SC Senator Accused of DUI
Hear what a SC Senator is saying about a weekend accident that led to a DUI charge, and what the victim says she saw moments after the crash.
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State senator arrested on charges of DUI, lying to police
A South Carolina legislator is facing charges of drunken driving charge and lying to law officers.
Trump: TX church shooting not a 'guns situation'
President Trump said mental health, not guns, is to blame for the church shooting massacre that left at least 26 people dead in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, calling the assailant a "very deranged individual."
Rep. Joe Wilson says President's Trip to Asia Reassuring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina congressman says President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Asia will provide needed assurances amid ongoing concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons program. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson told The Associated Press on Thursday the…
State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End
[gtxvideo vid='p5gt41Hv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p5gt41Hv.jpg' vtitle='State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The investigation into a confrontation between two lawmakers inside the Statehouse is coming to a close. Sheriff Leon Lott gave the update Thursday (11/2) on the probe…
Georgia Man Charged in Connection with Threats to U.S. Senator Tim Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Tim Scott from South Carolina has a history of threats against other members of congress and news organizations. A sworn statement by a FBI…
McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton's 'No Salary' Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton's claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor…
GOP challenger pledges she'll take no salary as SC governor
A Republican challenging South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says she'll take no salary if elected to the state's top job.
The importance of an off year election
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--All elections have an impact, believes political annalist and President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright. With various elections across the Midlands, and even the country in less than a week, the results of elections on…
Man arrested, charged with threatening Senator Tim Scott
A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with threatening South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Navigating Open Enrollment for the Uninsured
[gtxvideo vid='syx8Ykn9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/syx8Ykn9.jpg' vtitle='Navigating Open Enrollment for the Uninsured'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - there has been a lot of confusion this year surrounding healthcare and how those who don't have coverage through an employer or government program will be covered.…
SCANA Executives Retire, Lawmakers React
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just one day after lawmakers called for Kevin Marsh's resignation, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Governor Henry McMaster are both calling Marsh's retirement a good move for the…
Facebook: Russian content may have reached 126M
Facebook, one of the world’s largest social media networks, will reveal for the first time on Tuesday that Russian-linked content may have reached as many as 126 million people across the platform during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to SCANA Executive Departure
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement Tuesday, in response to the departure of SCANA executives: "While this decision indicates that SCANA is beginning to fully understand…
Trump adviser pleads guilty to misleading investigators about Russia contacts
[gtxvideo vid='DFYO8xdR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DFYO8xdR.jpg' vtitle='Trump adviser pleads guilty to misleading investigators'] WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO) - There was a major development Monday (10/30) in the investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election. The First indictments from special council Robert Robert Mueller…
National Politics
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