[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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina ranks as one of the worst in the country when it comes to access to healthcare, scoring an "F" on the United Health Foundation's report card.…
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustices moved to the forefront of political conversations after President Trump condemned them for the act. South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Lawmakers announced a new bill today they say addresses an issue that has been long overlooked in South Carolina. House Democrats are joining Representative James Smith in his efforts…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Republican members of Congress are now on their way to the GOP retreat on busses but before they took off, ABC Columbia spoke with two of South Carolina’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State House will turn Garnet and Black Wednesday for Carolina Day at the Statehouse. According to USC officials, the annual, one-day event, lets lawmakers know that state support is vital for the University of South Carolina…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation's flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College…
The First Daughter makes a stop in South Carolina to talk about new several issues including the new Child Tax Credit.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A judge has ruled a driving under the influence case against a South Carolina state senator can go to trial, but the jury won't hear results of the lawmaker's breath test that found him above the…
Washington,DC. (WOLO) ---- In New York Times report that came out late Thursday sources say President Trump wanted Mueller who instill months midst of his Russian interference probe, fired. She the President did not take actions to do so, it…
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