State Christmas tree arrives at the State House Monday morning
Things are getting festive at the State House as the official state Christmas tree arrived Monday morning.
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Peaceful protests at State House, protesters line sidewalk on Gervais Street
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some protestors can be seen sitting on the lawn of the State House grounds, others standing holding up signs. Once again, there is a police…
SC House set to consider state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House is getting ready to consider the state’s $10 billion budget. House members will come back for a rare Monday session to take up routine matters before starting the main part of the debate Tuesday. The spending plan includes $213 million to give a $3,000 a year raise for every teacher. It also…
SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state’s Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year old kindergarten across the state, provide need based scholarships to technical colleges, and establishes a teachers’ bill of rights. Supporters say this is a big…
SC Lawmakers take up Bill to consolidate how business licenses are issued
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill to consolidate how business licenses are issued in South Carolina into one place instead of about 240 cities and counties has unanimously passed the House. The proposal sets up a website where businesses can fill out one application and pay for licenses. The 231 cities and towns and nine counties in South Carolina with…
Senate Approves new SC Wildlife Agency Director
Senate unanimously approves new SC wildlife agency director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to make Robert Boyles Jr. the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency’s board had recommended Boyles at its November meeting. Boyles has been interim director of the department since May 2019, when…
SC Proposed ban on holding Cell phones while driving could be dead at State House
Ban on holding cellphones while driving likely dead in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill that would require anyone using a cellphone while driving in South Carolina to not hold the phone in their hands appears to be dead for the year. The Senate Transportation Committee decided Wednesday to not vote on the bill. The bill would require anyone making a cellphone call to use a Bluetooth device or…
S.C. lawmaker proposes bill that would teach students about spotting “fake news”
Rep. Seth Rose says lessons on media literacy are necessary to help revamp public education in the state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With more children accessing news and information on social media, one state lawmaker wants them to learn what they see might not always be the truth. State Rep. Seth Rose (D-Richland County) has pre-filed a bill that would incorporate media literacy lessons into schools across the state. Rep. Bill Clyburn (D-Aiken County) has signed on as a…
SC Cooking: Governor names Chef Ambassador
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s four regions– the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, and the Lowcountry. This years chefs include Brandon Carter from Blufton, Marc Collins from Charleston, Tania Harris from Greenville, and Kelley Vogelheim from Florence. Jessica…
Hospitality Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for some Southern treats. The 15th annual Hospitality Day at the State House is Wednesday, April 18th at the SC State House from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Organizers say this is a chance to thank lawmakers for their support and show the importance of foodservice, lodging and…
