JAMAL SUTHERLAND: Family of late Charleston man visit statehouse asking for legislative change
The officers involved in Jamal’s death were fired, but one state senator believes an excessive force bill is needed in the state.
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Senate majority and minority leaders weigh in on legislative goals on first day of session
“There will be a number of other issues too,” Massey said. “We still have some federal money we have to address. January is already full and we’re already starting to think about February.”
55th Annual Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is a lot brighter outside of the South Carolina State House. Governor Henry McMaster and the community gathered to sing and celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree. McMaster flipped the switch at the end of Sunday evening’s 55th Annual Governor’s Carolighting ceremony at the Statehouse. Organizers say the event included singing, a Christmas-story themed…
Census means less state money for 35 South Carolina counties
The 2020 U.S. Census numbers mean less state funding for 35 of South Carolina’s 46 counties.
Silent Witness ceremony remember South Carolina lives lost to domestic violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As he led the 24th annual Silent Witness ceremony at the state house, Attorney General Alan Wilson reminded people that domestic violence impacts those from all walks of life and in all parts of the state. The ceremony honored the 39 South Carolinians who lost their lives to domestic violence in the past year. “I don’t…
SC House wraps up redistricting hearings; maps up next
A special South Carolina House committee considering drawing new districts based on the 2020 U.S. Census is holding its final meeting to gather public comment this week.
SC lawmakers and community leaders call for help in combatting gun violence
The representatives are asking for 1 percent of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan to go towards gun violence prevention.
SC House holds more redistricting meetings as maps delayed
The South Carolina House will take online testimony this week about redistricting as it appears the General Assembly won’t take up the new maps for U.S. House and state Senate and House districts for several months.
Activists at SC State House protest lack of mask mandate in schools, urge more to get vaccinate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 12,000 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state of South Carolina. Even so, only 50 percent of the state is fully vaccinated and state law prohibits mask mandates in schools. “Our children are sick. Our families are dying. I take this personally because I’m a mother and a grandmother,” said Dr….
Flags on the State House to fly at half staff in tribute to fallen Lt. John Stewart of Lake City PD
Friday, flags atop the State House and state buildings will fly at half staff to pay tribute to Lieutenant John Stewart of the Lake City Police Department.
