City officials provide update on their preparations leading to Inauguration Day
For the next several days there will be a stepped up law enforcement presence both inside and outside the State House, out of caution ahead of the inauguration.
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SC Legislative Session begins: Live Update from the State House
ABC Columbia's Lindsey Goodwin has a live update on the first session of the year
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, South Carolina Legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has an update on some issues at the top of the agenda this year. Lawmakers say there is some new ground to cover for legislators this year, regarding COVID-19 and addressing recent violence across the country, so South Carolinians…
Trump supporters gather at State House to protest election results
Dozens of Trump supporters gathered in front of the State House today, just hours before the electoral college was set to be certified, confirming Joe Biden as the President-Elect.
State House flags flying at half-staff in remembrance of attack on Pearl Harbor
In honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, President Trump urged all federal agencies and individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff today.
Law enforcement memorial event to take place Friday at the State House
The South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police is honoring fallen officers in a law enforcement memorial event this Friday.
Moms Demand Action volunteers hold annual advocacy day at State House
On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day. “We’re here to advocate for permit carrying; which does train, which does vet, and makes us far safer,” said Barbara Stowe, an Everytwon Survivor Fellow and volunteer with Moms Demand…
Senators mull bill that would ban anyone under 18 from using commercial tanning beds
A Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee chose to carry over the bill to their next meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A group of Senators listened to testimony from people concerning House Bill 3807, which if passed, would ban anyone under the age of 18 from using a commercial tanning bed. The bill is now in the hands of a Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee, which voted along party lines to keep working on the bill until it’s…
Teachers meet with lawmakers, give feedback on education reform bill
Several teachers are saying the bill should not be passed since it doesn't help teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds of teachers came to the State House Wednesday to have conversations with lawmakers about the state of public education in South Carolina. Several teachers spoke about, among other things, needing a Teachers Bill of Rights, which is something that has been discussed over the past week, but was put on hold Tuesday night and voted down…
SCDC Director requests $100 million from state lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The director of South Carolina prisons is asking for more than $100 million to upgrade security and raise employee salaries. Director Bryan Stirling appeared Wednesday before a panel of three House members for the first of about a half-dozen meetings about his request. Stirling wants a new electronic lock system to replace the physical key needed…
Lawmakers move education reform to top of priorities for legislative session
Senators voted to make the Education Reform bill (S.419) a top priority Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on the table is education reform, which Senators decided would be a top priority after voting to put the South Carolinaat the top of the Senate calendar. After a…
