EPA proposes new emission standards
The environmental protection agency (EPA) is proposing a new set of climate rules.
Politics
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces bill to give law enforcement raises
Washington, DC (WOLO) --- In just a few days we will celebrate the law enforcement community that protects and serves members of the community. United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee wants to recognize…
Survivor of race massacre seeking reparations
Just as a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre celebrates her 109th birthday this year, a hearing takes to finally get justice. Viola Fletcher was only 7-years-old when an angry white mob destroyed…
Lawmakers look to boost state employees pay
The state's growing economy has lawmakers looking to boost planned raises for state employees.
Forest Acres General Election unofficial results are in
The unofficial results are in as Forest Acres announces a new Mayor, and two new Council members in the city's General Election Tuesday.
Trump liable for battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll suit
Carroll, who brought the lawsuit in November, alleged that Trump defamed her in his 2022 Truth Social post by calling her allegations "a Hoax and a lie" and saying "This woman is not my type!" when he denied her claim that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s.
Forest Acres residents head to the polls Tuesday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Voters in forest acres will choose a new Mayor in the city's General Election. Frank Brunson... who served as the City's Mayor since 2003, announced he will not…
President Biden orders flags be flown half staff honoring Texas victims
Flags across the state are at half staff this week to honor those shot and killed in Allen Texas over the weekend.
AG Wilson says Biden trying to save right whale in the wrong way
Wilson says the rule has the potential to disrupt South Carolina's economy and boating and fishing industries.
USC, Lexington School District One invited to Capitol Hill
In tonight's ABC's of Education, we're highlighting how some area students are blazing a trail in S.T.E.M. fields.
Carolina Squat bill passes House and Senate
Other states like North Carolina and Virginia have banned the Carolina Squat, saying it makes it too difficult for the driver to see over the truck's dashboard.
Bill protecting identity of companies who supply lethal injection drugs passes SC Senate
A bill that protects the identities of pharmaceutical companies who supply drug used for capital punishment has now passed.
Abortion laws may determine college decisions from students
High school students recently took to the State House to make decisions of the next stage of their lives whether that's college or trade school. However, their motivations may not be entirely financial when weighing…
Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22.
Abortion ban bill fails in state Senate
The State Senate failed to pass a bill that would have banned abortion in the state.
National Politics
- TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long? Apr 24, 2026 8:04 PM EDTTMZ is making a splash in Washington, D.C., bringing its Hollywood-style paparazzi tactics to politics
- Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination Apr 24, 2026 2:18 PM EDTState lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises
- Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms Apr 24, 2026 7:15 AM EDTJosh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year
- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project Apr 24, 2026 6:39 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace
- Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote Apr 23, 2026 8:50 PM EDTA Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters
- Pennsylvania treasurer says 'no' to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro's home Apr 23, 2026 6:00 PM EDTPennsylvania’s treasurer is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro
- California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor Apr 23, 2026 10:10 AM EDTSix leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader
- Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department Apr 23, 2026 10:02 AM EDTThe Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
- Jerry Jones shares a moment with old friend Bill Clinton as Cowboys prep for NFL draft Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an old friend drop by on the final day of preparations for the NFL draft: former President Bill Clinton
- Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTAn aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation has reached a settlement for $1.25 million with the federal government
