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Latest in the Transition to a Trump Presidency

[gtxvideo vid='GR1T5UlG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GR1T5UlG.jpg' vtitle='Latest in the Transition to a Trump Presidency '] WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says he ``absolutely'' does have concerns about the election of Donald Trump. But Obama, at a White House news conference, says he…

Trump Names Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff

[gtxvideo vid='i2fuh6Bh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i2fuh6Bh.jpg' vtitle='Trump Names Reince Priebus as Chief of Staff'] ABC NEWS-- Donald Trump has named Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus as chief of staff to his new administration and former Breitbart CEO Steve Bannon as chief strategist…

Reaction: Governor Haley Seeking to Remove Richland Rec Commission Members

[gtxvideo vid='T0HF8XNY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T0HF8XNY.jpg' vtitle='Reaction: Governor Haley Seeking to Remove Richland Rec Commission Members'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Thursday Governor Nikki Haley issued an Executive order in regards to the Richland County Recreation Commission Board Members. In the Executive Order from the Governor,…

Rep. Gowdy to Speak at Service Remembering Fallen Officers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy is the special guest speaker at an annual remembrance of fallen South Carolina law enforcement officers. The South Carolina chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police has scheduled a service for 6:30 p.m.…

SC Prisons Open Up Program for Veterans Behind Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina prisons are starting a new program to help veterans behind bars prepare for life outside of prison. The Department of Corrections announced in a news release that on veterans with an honorable discharge will be…

State Officials Expect Additional $446 Million Next Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The State Board of Economic Advisors say South Carolina budget-writers can expect to have an additional $446 million next year. The State newspaper reported the forecast Thursday includes nearly $140 million reserved for one-time expenditures, if…

Anti-Trump Protests Continue

Anti-Trump Protests continued for a second night across the country following the election of the billionaire business man, now President -Elect.

Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election

[gtxvideo vid='LVnaCjKL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LVnaCjKL.jpg' vtitle='Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As midlands residents and the country continue to absorb the election and the transition plans in place at Donald Trump heads to the White House, experts are…

Midlands Residents React to Trump Win

[gtxvideo vid='xa4IH2zu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xa4IH2zu.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Trump Win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands residents woke up Wednesday morning with mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Our Grace Joyal hit the street to find out how people are feeling.

What Donald Trump Has Pledged to Do in His First 100 Days

For months throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump laid out the major issues he would seek to address in his first 100 days as president. Now, in the aftermath of his surprise electoral victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton, his plans could become reality -- concrete designs for a new Republican White House.

Key Race Results in SC

[gtxvideo vid='9RlPAVwN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9RlPAVwN.jpg' vtitle='Key Race Results in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(AP) These are the Key Race Results in South Carolina from Congressional District Seats to State Senate Seats and Lexington Coroner. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won his first full term…

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