COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several leaders in the Republican party has released statements after President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after President Obama announced his nominee for the Supreme Court: “I support the Senate majority standing firm to have the next President to…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A North Charleston pastor is challenging U.S. Sen. Tim Scott in his bid for re-election. Pastor Thomas A. Dixon announced his decision at a news conference Monday. In a news release, Dixon says he is a “tireless advocate” and will work to reach out to people who feel they are underrepresented by current elected officials. Dixon…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has thrown his support behind Republican presidential Marco Rubio. Tuesday morning, Senator Scott endorsed the Florida senator for the Republican nomination for president. A statement from Senator Scott says in part, “We have one shot in 2016 to beat Hillary Clinton and that shot is Marco Rubio, and with him as…
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will finish his goal of visiting all 46 counties in South Carolina in 2015 with several days to spare. Scott plans a trip Tuesday to Dillon County to meet people and business leaders at Citizens Bank in Dillon at 10:15 a.m. The Republican will then head down Interstate 95 and meet with…
