Judge denies preliminary injunction request to block six week ban on abortion
A South Carolina court has denied a preliminary injunction to block the state's six week ban on abortion today.
Politics
Sen. Graham on investigation into 2020 election "constitutional overreach"
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will go to Georgia if he must to fight the state's investigation into the 2020 election.
White House assessing if Monkey Pox is 'public health emergency'
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a "public health emergency" after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
House Select Committee holds 8th public hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the deadly Capitol attack held its eighth public hearing and second hearing in primetime, Thursday night.
Poll shows growing number of Americans losing trust in elections
A new poll finds a majority of Americans lack confidence that U.S. elections reflect the will of the people.
Wilson joins call for Google not to censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a letter urging search engine Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results . Crisis pregnancy centers are often…
Court to hear Planned Parenthood injunction request on SC 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's six week abortion ban is once again going before a judge. Next Tuesday Planned Parenthood will seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block South Carolina’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks…
President Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington, DC (ABC)--President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, his office said. He has "very mild symptoms" and is taking Paxlovid, his office said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…
Haley teases possible '24 presidential run
Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--Former Governor Nikki Haley hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run. The Republican slammed the Biden administration tweeting that the president is desperate to get back into the Iran nuclear…
Childs confirmed to DC Circuit Court
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
President Biden to address climate change
President Biden is looking to revive his climate agenda after a serious blow in congress over the weekend.
Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House
As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.
Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…
City Manager Teresa Wilson 'respectfully declines' Lt. Governor
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson "respectfully declines" consideration for Lt. Governor nod by former Congressman Joe Cunningham
National Politics
- 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
- Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTThree congressional candidates are accused of betting on their own elections through the prediction market Kalshi
- Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional Apr 23, 2026 6:52 AM EDTVoting and civil rights groups are suing Alaska elections officials, alleging their sharing of the state’s voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice is unconstitutional
