WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.
A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress’ investigation — fell far short. Two-thirds “guilty” votes would have been needed to reach the Constitution’s bar of high crimes and misdemeanors to convict and remove Trump from office.
The outcome Wednesday followed months of remarkable impeachment proceedings, from Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s House to Mitch McConnell’s Senate, reflecting the nation’s unrelenting partisan divide three years into the Trump presidency...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party said Monday night that results from the state’s first-in-the-nation caucus were delayed due to “quality checks” and new reporting rules, an embarrassing complication that added a new layer of doubt to an already uncertain presidential primary season.
The statement came as Iowa voters packed caucus sites across the state with at least four leading candidates battling to win the opening contest of the 2020 campaign, and ultimately, the opportunity to take on President Donald Trump this fall...
NEW YORK (AP) — During advertising’s biggest night, Super Bowl Sunday, marketers battled it out to bolster their brands and promote new products. Advertisers paid up to $5.6 million for 30 seconds, and almost 100 million people tune into the big game.
This year, Hyundai and Jeep scored with whimsical humor by poking fun at Boston accents and reuniting the “Groundhog Day” cast, Punxsutawney Phil included. Google struck heartstrings with a quiet message about aging and remembrance. Cheetos and Doritos both played off exaggerated dancing to good effect...
COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA)- We are into week 3 of the senate debate on education reform as senators pick apart the SC Career Opportunity and Access For All Act.” Early into the debate Senator Tom Davis from Beaufort introduced an amendment to include a Teacher Bill of Rights.
On Wednesday, state senators spent hours debating 2 amendments that seemed to answer the requests made by teachers.
“You had one that lays the groundwork that says ok the districts may give teachers some right then you had one that gave teachers some recourse,” explained Senator Shane Martin, who voted for both amendments...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is suing the City of Columbia over gun laws it has adopted.
Wilson filed the lawsuit Wednesday in the South Carolina Supreme Court, asking it to strike down the gun-related ordinances that he has called illegal in the past.
“We have consistently advised for almost three decades, since 1991, that state law preempts local regulation of firearms,” Wilson said in a news release. “These ordinances clearly violate the state law that prohibits local governments from passing any gun laws or ordinances that regulate the transfer, ownership, or possession of firearms.”...
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – New details have been released in a deadly crash involving a special needs bus that happened in Dec. 2019. We previously reported the crash happened Dec. 17 on Belton Honea Path Hwy near Beeks Rd. A vehicle crossed the center line and struck an Anderson County Disability and ADA special needs bus head-on, the coroner said.
The driver of that vehicle, 53-year-old Sherri Depetrillo, was killed in the crash. One of the passengers on the bus, 34-year-old Kevin LeCroy, was also killed in the crash. The National Transportation and Safety Board released a preliminary report on Wednesday,...
COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA)- Here in South Carolina, lawmakers have spent the last two years trying to address issues with the education system.
A large education bill passed in the House last year touches on many areas that lawmakers hope will reform education, including several areas that have been filed in separate legislation.
Education is the biggest issues in the state right now and South Carolina senators are currently debating a massive education overhaul bill in the chambers. But other proposals are also on the table. One bill (S.556) gives parents a voucher to send their child to private school...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41.
Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California, a source told The Associated Press.
A different person familiar with the case confirmed that Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna also was killed. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the crash had not been released publicly...
(WSPA) – A school bus driver is on administrative leave after the school district says she pulled out a taser to stop a disruption on the bus.
According to Spartanburg School District 7, the driver held up a small pink combination taser and flashlight to “address what she perceived to be a disruptive bus route.”
The district released a statement saying “we are disappointed that this driver’s decision to bring an unauthorized deterrent (in this case a taser) into the presence of students and on school property has created such a disruption for all involved.”
The driver was placed on administrative leave and the district is in the process of investigating the incident.
Greenville County is facing a crucial vote in selecting your next Sheriff. Today is the day we select our Republican Candidate to face Paul Guy in the Special Election. We need to restore the Greenville County Sheriff Office to it rightful standing as a pillar in the community, and its up to us to do it by electing the right Sheriff. So get out there and make your voice heard at the ballot box!
Click on this story to see a list of polling locations as some have changed due to schools being in session. Feel free to share this as well as many of your neighbors are not aware of the polling place changes! Lets Get The Word Out Together!
(Fox Carolina) In 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declaredMartin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday, but it wasn't until 1986 that it was celebrated that way. Since then, the holiday has allowed many Americans the day off to remember the legacy of the prominent civil rights leader. But it also makes it confusing to know what stores, services and buildings are open or closed.
Well, let this be your guide before you head out the door. Here's what's open and closed on January 20, 2020...
Our friends at WSPA are helping you get out and have some adventures this weekend with this handy lust. We live in such a wonderfully rich area here in the Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Why not get out do or see something you have not done or seen before! Here is a list with several ideas of new and fun things you can do.
Reserve your spot for Tonights debate between Hobart Lewis and AT 'Tommy' Smith just ahead of the January 21st Runoff to see who will face Paul Guy in the race for Greenville County Sheriff. Join First Monday, 94.5 WGTK The Answer, and WYFF this Tonight at 6:45p at the Veranda @ Global Trade Park. Its your chance to hear first hand what each candidate has planned should he be elected the next Sheriff in Greenville County.
We can all agree, our county cannot afford another WIll Lewis in office. So be informed before you head to the polls. Join us for this free event, then get out and make your voice heard on election day. If you are not sure of changes to your polling place, and there Are changes to several polling locations, just check the handy list below.
Check out some of the culture and arts available to you here in the Upstate. Our friends at WSPA TV have put together this list of events and ideas to help you make the best weekend possible. We are very lucky to live in such an exciting and diverse area so why not get out end enjoy!
(WSPA) – The Greenville Police Department announced on social media that it will open positions for new officers from January 20 to January 31.
Posts on social media said the department wants those interested to know it’s a career that’s rewarding and has a little bit of everything.
The starting salary range for a new police officer is between $42,484 to $52,613.08 annually, according to the department’s website.
Applicants will need to apply online and provide 10 years of previous employent and residence, three professional references and two personal references...
If you know your precinct, check this list to find your polling place for today's GOP Primary in the race for Greenville County's next Sheriff. There have been several changes so check before you head out and save yourself that extra time.
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