RACE FOR GOVERNOR: McMaster and Cunningham see differently on many issues at only debate
One thing McMaster and Cunningham do agree on is the need to pay teachers in the Palmetto State more money.
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South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention was held on Saturday, June 11th. Candidates in the upcoming election had their chance to speak to voters at the convention center. The race for governor and state superintendent of education are up for grabs. Candidates discussed their views on both gun control and education. ABC Columbia spoke with voters…
Joe Cunningham files to run for governor of SC
Today, Joe Cunningham officially filed to run for governor of South Carolina. The Democrat previously represented South Carolina’s first congressional district.
McMaster files for re-election as African-American senator officially joins governor race
Henry McMaster has lived in the governor’s mansion for more than five years and is hoping to stay for four more. However, today a Democratic challenger submitted her name for the race.
Primary elections gear up as South Carolina filing opens
By Meg Kinnard
Democrats Joe Cunningham and Mia McLeod are vying for the chance to face Republican Gov. Henry McMaster, who is seeking his second full term.
Sen. Mia McLeod kicks off campaign, hoping to become first Black woman to serve as governor of SC
State Senator Mia McLeod is now the first Black woman to run for governor in South Carolina. Senator McLeod kicked off her campaign this morning at the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House.
Ex-US congressman mounts Democratic bid for SC governor
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham has announced he will vie for his party’s nomination for the 2022 South Carolina governor’s race.
Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham files paperwork for potential run for governor
Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham has filed preliminary paperwork for a potential run for governor. According to the State Ethics Commission’s website, on Wednesday, the Charleston Democrat’s name is listed as a candidate in 2022. Cunningham himself has not publicly announced his candidacy.
SC Governor: new Executive Order allows Law Enforcement to disperse groups of 3 or more
If a Law enforcement official determines, in their discretion, that any such gathering could pose, a threat to public health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In an Executive Order on Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is now urging South Carolinians to avoid gatherings of three or more people in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a series of tweets, the Governor went on to clarify the order in further detail. http://@henrymcmaster “This weekend, we saw large crowds…
SC Governor issues executive order delaying tax filings, closing dine-in at restaurants, bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says that includes income, business and other taxes. McMaster also issued an order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take…
