McMaster Signs Two Executive Orders
Governor Henry McMaster Signs Executive Orders that could change who could be allowed into the State of South Carolina and another suspending a public servant.
Politics
Possible Changes to Pension Plans
Governor Henry McMaster faces criticism as he proposes possible changes to the State's current Pension Plan.
Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour
[gtxvideo vid='JpbTZd6l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JpbTZd6l.jpg' vtitle='Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson rolled into the Midlands today touching on the big issues. Wilson hit the streets during his annual District Bus Tour. Wilson visited area…
North Korean Missile Flies Over Japan
Japan fires another Ballistic Missile forcing the United Nations Security Council to hold an "Urgent" meeting Tuesday.
Columbia Mayor runs for re-election
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking his third term in office.
Governor McMaster Cuts Abortion Affiliated Funding
Governor Henry McMaster signs executive order that may keep state clinics from funds needed to perform abortions.
Speaker of the House Calls for Executive Director of Office of Regulatory Staff to Resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Jay Lucas is calling for the executive director of the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) to step down from his role. The…
Tense Moments Follow Trump Rally
President Donald Trump makes a speech to supporters during a rally in Phoenix Arizona Tuesday met by protesters outside.
President Reveals War Strategy
President Trump Reveals few details in new strategy over war in Afghanistan.
Trump has 'inside information' on who protested in Charlottesville, says Falwell Jr. in president's defense
Evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. defended President Donald Trump's comment that there were "very fine people on both sides" in the Charlottesville protests, saying the president "had information I didn't have" about who participated in the demonstration against removal of…
S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum Commission Discusses Plans to Display Battle Flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After an ambitious and expensive exhibit did not work out, commissioners believe their newest proposal has a better chance for survival. When the flag came down from the statehouse,…
President Trump, Sen. Graham Spar on Twitter
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump is taking to Twitter to condemn republicans who criticized his comments about last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Specifically, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. Thursday morning the president tweeting, "Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that i…
SC AG Sues Major Drug Manufacturer
South Carolina files lawsuit against major drug manufacturer after claims the company misled true possible effects of the medication .
President Trump Condemns the Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
[gtxvideo vid='LcsILEdW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LcsILEdW.jpg' vtitle='NEO-NAZI'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - Nearly 48 hours after Saturday's violent outbreak in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump finally denounced those responsible. On Monday, President Trump condemned the hate groups that led a hate filled rally that left…
First Lady of S.C. to Visit State Prison
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster will visit Camille Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia, Tuesday, to observe a program that encourages incarcerated mothers to bond with their children. The S.C. Department of Corrections said "A Mother's…
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