March of Dimes members call on lawmakers to address disparities in maternal and infant health
Members of the organization were at the State House Wednesday, asking for lawmakers to introduce legislation to help pregnant women and babies.
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S. Carolina lawmakers stall abortion bills through walkout
By Michelle Liu
Two South Carolina lawmakers have managed to delay two abortion-related bills by simply leaving the room.
Bill to break up South Carolina health agency moves forward
The Senate Medical Affairs committee voted Thursday to send the bill that would split up the Department of Health and Environmental Control to the Senate floor.
Locals rally at State House in support of the Ukrainian people
Here at home, Columbia residents met at the State House Saturday for a rally in support of the people of Ukraine.
SC House OKs bill increasing fines for bothering alligators
A bill increasing the penalties for bothering or feeding an alligator in South Carolina has unanimously passed the state House.
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.
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…
