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Sen. Tim Scott calls President Trump’s “s—hole countries” remark disappointing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Senator Tim Scott says Senator Graham confirmed to him that the report of the President’s comments regarding “s—hole countries” was “basically accurate.” In a statement to CNN, Senator Scott called the comment disappointing and added, “The American family was born from immigrants fleeing persecution and poverty and searching for a better future. Our strength lies in…

Sen. Graham responds after President Trump’s “s***hole countries” remark

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Senator Lindsey Graham has released a statement about a meeting where President Donald Trump made his “s***hole countries” remark Thursday (1/11). Graham says he already said his “piece directly to him.” In the statement Friday, Graham says “following comments by the President, I said my piece directly to him yesterday. The President and all those attending…

SC lawmakers introduce bill to make electric chair default method of execution

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to in the House of Representatives Thursday (1/11) that would bring back the electric chair as the default method of execution. The Bill, titled H416, would mandate that a person convicted of a capital crime and sentenced to death shall suffer the penalty by electrocution. It continues that the person…

Free mulch giveaway after “Grinding of the Greens”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be giving away mulch from Christmas trees that were ground up in their “Grinding of the Greens” campaign. The mulch will be distributed at Seven Oaks Park and the State Farmers Market starting at 8:30 Saturday (1/13) morning until it runs out. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

State Lawmakers Vow to Fight Opiod Crisis

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Across the board, lawmakers and state leaders say tackling the opioid crisis is a top priority. Wednesday (1/10) morning Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the Department of Alcohol and other Abuse Services. The Governor announced a new statewide public education campaign addressing opioid addiction and a new web site, justplainkillers.com. Governor McMaster says it is…