COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A vote originally scheduled to take place today for the University of South Carolina’s new president was stopped by a judge. On Thursday, Trustee Charles Williams filed a restraining order saying he and the other trustees received three days notice for a possible meeting. South Carolina law says they need at least five days in order…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A vote scheduled to take place today on the University of South Carolina’s new president will not take place. On Thursday, Trustee Charles Williams filed a restraining order saying he and the other trustees received three days notice for a possible meeting. South Carolina law says they need at least five days in order for a…
In the immediate future, the USC Board of Trustees will not be meeting to vote on a new president.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he, along with several state lawmakers, USC faculty, and students will hold a press conference today asking USC’S board of trustees not to vote on candidate Robert Caslen. A member of the USC Board of Trustees, Charles Williams, tells ABC Columbia News that Governor Henry McMaster reached out to him…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina’s Student Government body is responding to news that Governor Henry McMaster wants to have a vote Friday on the school’s new President. A member of the USC Board of Trustees, Charles Williams, tells ABC Columbia News that McMaster reached out to him and others on the board, in an effort…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has removed every member of the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and elections. McMaster announced the removal Thursday, saying the decision comes as a result of continued misconduct and neglect of duty. This after it was reported that thousands of votes went unaccounted for during the November election. In a relesase, the Governor remarked…
South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster gives his annual State of the State address to lawmakers on Wednesday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially took the oath of office on the steps of the State House. He officially begins his first full term in office. Pamela Evette was sworn-in as the South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor. At Wednesday’s Gubernatorial Inauguration, a procession of former Governor ‘s took place. Former Governors Dick Riley, David Beasley, Jim Hodges,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He’ll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a look back at the road of South Carolina Politics in 2018. Here’s our Rochelle Dean with the year in review for the SC Election. Categories: Local News, Politics,…
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