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SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill

[gtxvideo vid='ER6mavOg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ER6mavOg.jpg' vtitle='SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC Chamber and area businesses are thanking lawmakers for passing a roads bill. Thursday, Chamber leaders met at the State House to applaud legislators on…

AAA Carolinas Reacts to SC Roads Bill Passage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- AAA Carolinas is reacting to the impact of the passage of the roads bill on South Carolina's highways. AAA Carolinas released a statement applauding the legislature for doing what they say is best for South Carolina and…

Comey's dismissal leaves FBI's Russia investigation in limbo

President Donald Trump’s sudden dismissal of FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday came at a crucial moment in the investigation of Russian interference into the 2016 election, raising fears that the move could undermine the nearly year-long probe.

Gov. McMaster Vetoes Gas Tax Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster has vetoed the bill that would increase South Carolina’s gas tax to fund road construction. McMaster posted a video to Facebook explaining why he vetoed the…

Obama warned Trump against hiring Flynn

President Barack Obama warned then-President-elect Donald Trump not to hire retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn as his national security adviser during their 90-minute Oval Office meeting last November, two former Obama administration officials confirmed to ABC News.

Court of Appeals to Revisit Travel Ban

President Trump's Revised Travel Ban is expected to be discussed for the first time in a court of appeals since it was issued back in March.

SC Legislator Resigning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Rep. Harold Mitchell says he's resigning after 12 years in the Legislature for health reasons. Local media outlets report that Mitchell was to announce his resignation Friday afternoon. The 51-year-old Spartanburg Democrat said he's…

#IamaPreexistingCondition trends on Twitter

Twitter users concerned about the bill passed the House to repeal and replace Obamacare are sharing their personal health stories on Twitter under the hashtag #IamaPreexistingCondition.

SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads

[gtxvideo vid='FwCv6xzo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FwCv6xzo.jpg' vtitle='SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A conference committee is working to pave the way for the South Carolina Roads bill. During their second meeting the conference committee got to the…

House passes Obamacare replacement bill

House Republicans have passed their ambitious plan to repeal and replace Obamacare after several fits and starts, sending the measure to the Senate, where it is expected to be significantly revised.

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