RCSD asks for bond to be denied for teenage driver charged in officer-involved shooting
The judge announced that he would make a decision whether to grant Lair bond by Thursday afternoon.
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Three legislators create “Freedom Caucus of South Carolina,” members say caucus with similar name not doing its job
Representatives Todd Rutherford, Deon Tedder, and Roger Kirby announced they have filed paperwork to create a new caucus named the “Freedom Caucus of South Carolina.”
After quiet year, SC Democrats heat up in governor primary
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
In a string of tweets, state Sen. Mia McLeod and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford sparred back and forth with personal vitriol, which began with McLeod noting Rutherford had backed Joe Cunningham, and not her, because McLeod had refused “to appoint his unqualified new wife” as a magistrate.
State Rep. Todd Rutherford announces endorsement of Joe Cunningham for governor
Democratic State Representative Todd Rutherford is backing Joe Cunningham’s campaign for governor.
SC LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Medical marijuana bill moves to House for discussion after passing Senate
Rep. Todd Rutherford is optimistic that the tightly written bill will pass to the governor’s desk.
Top South Carolina Democrat wants $1M vaccine lottery prize
One of South Carolina’s top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease. House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford says the prizes would be similar to a program in Ohio.
Sheriff Leon Lott joins Rep. Todd Rutherford to explain new law designed to combat catalytic converter thefts
Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
CPD investigating several vandalism incidents, including office of Rep. Todd Rutherford
The Columbia Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism at the law office of Representative Todd Rutherford.
Lawmakers debate fetal heartbeat bill, impact on SC women
House Bill 3020 would prevent women from getting abortions after a fetus develops a heartbeat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina lawmakers are discussing a bill that would make abortions illegal once a fetus’s heart starts beating. As several women waited outside the House chambers Wednesday morning, they say they were nervous about the fight going on inside. “Women are dying from childbirth. They’re not getting adequate child care. Women should have their choice because…
Rutherford Asks Haley, McMaster to Withdraw Trump Support
South Carolina’s top state House Democrat is doubling down on his call for top elected Republicans to withdraw their support of GOP nominee Donald Trump.
