President Biden makes trip to Middle East
President Biden went overseas on his first trip to the Middle East as President.
Politics
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to annual inflation report
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Senate Budget committee ranking member, reacted to the new report on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent. Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.…
Graham testimony sought in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a…
Lawmaker's return to capital to address state budget
Lawmakers were back at the state capital Wednesday to address some unfinished business. One of the main issues on the agenda was the state's budget.
Cunningham speaks out just hours after Democratic governor primary win
Democratic Congressman Joe Cunningham speaks out hours after becoming Democratic nominee to run against Republican Governor Henry McMaster in November.
Voters head to the polls for SC Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- It is Election day in South Carolina. Voters are heading to the polls for the state Primary. Polls are open from 7am- 7pm. You can find your polling location and more by visiting scvotes.sc.gov. Count on…
Congressional hearings for January 6 insurrection gets underway
Prime Time Congressional hearing on the deadly January 6th attack at the Capitol.
House passes sweeping gun reform package as Senate talks continue
The House overwhelmingly passes the 'Protect Our Kids Act' as the Senate continues talks about gun reform.
The WH celebrates 'Pride Month' by supporting LGBTQ legislation
The White House says it will celebrate Pride Month this June by signaling support for the LGBTQ community and their families
Gov. plans investigation into Richland School Dist. 2
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a spokesperson for Gov. Henry McMaster, the governor plans to direct the state inspector general to investigate Richland School Dist. 2 once S.202 is finalized and signed into law. The bill gives the governor the…
President Biden addresses Nation after deadly school shooting kills 21
President Biden addresses the nation after deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas leaves at least 19 children, 2 adults dead.
2022 Legislative Session ends - Here's a look at the last day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of…
SC Election Commission: Register to vote before the deadline on May 15
With the South Carolina Primaries next month on June 14th, the State Election Commission you need to register to vote by May 15.
COVID deaths hit the 1 million mark
A grim milestone here in the u-s.. the white house marking 1 million COVID related deaths since the pandemic began.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
National Politics
- 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
- Trump-endorsed Burt Jones seeks edge on Rick Jackson in ugly Republican primary for Georgia governor Apr 23, 2026 6:41 AM EDTGeorgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has been using his role as lieutenant governor this year to try to build up his record as he runs for governor
- US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness Apr 22, 2026 9:23 PM EDTU.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations
