SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
Politics
President Biden unveils plan to lower rising costs for American families
Tuesday night President Biden unveiled his plan to help lower the cost Americans are paying for goods and services across the country
Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America's youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy…
State lawmakers to return for special session on abortion
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans rejected a…
Proposed bill could force drivers in deadly DUI's to pay child support
A new bill proposed in the state house could impose stiffer penalties for those convicted of a DUI that takes someone's life
Supreme Court to apparently overturn Roe V Wade
An apparent draft Supreme Court opinion obtained by Politico shows the panel's conservative majority of justices is ready to overturn nearly 50 years of established abortion rights precedent since Roe v. Wade.
Hate Crime bill fails to pass S.C. Senate
The Hate Crime bill failed to pass the Senate leaving South Carolina as just one of two states that does not have a law on the books to criminalize acts of hate.
ACLU wins settlement to remove some from Sex Offender Registry
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- In a settlement agreement with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson along with State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel those wrongly convicted of sodomy in the state of South Carolina will now be taken off…
SC Senate passes early voting bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a bill to expand early voting. Wednesday's vote gave key approval to a bill that unanimously passed the House in early March. But there may be one big snag between Republicans.…
Teacher pay at the center of heated state senate debate
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Pay for South Carolina's teachers is at the center of a heated budget debate in the state senate. According to the The Post and Courier reports lawmakers in the Senate Finance Committee unanimously adopted a $12.6…
Man accused of stalking S.C. attorney Bakari Sellers arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A North Carolina man is in custody in the Midlands tonight accused of stalking Attorney and CNN Political Contributor Bakari Sellers. Investigators with The South Carolina Law…
SC House passes transgender sports ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…
Russian attacks on civilian targets escalate
(ABC News) --- The Russian attacks on civilian targets escalating with a deadly strike on a Kyiv shopping mall. The situation in the besieged city of Mariupol growing increasingly desperate as it refuses…
Attorney General Alan Wilson gets support on heartbeat law
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Attorney General Alan Wilson says he has received support from other states in his defense of South Carolina's law banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected which is…
Russia's invasion on Ukraine driving up gas prices
(CNN) -- The fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is contributing to the U.S. gas prices hitting record highs. And just ahead of the summer driving season it's already having an impact…
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
