Columbia Mayor issues 'State of Emergency' for schools in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- The Mayor of Columbia has declared a state of emergency -- and he's primarily focused on masks in schools. This as case numbers of COVID and…
Politics
SC Senators begin discussions on spending billions in COVID-19 relief
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- a small group of South Carolina senators are in discussions on how to spend two and half billion dollars of federal COVID-19 relief. The Senate American Rescue Plan…
UofSC will once again require masks inside campus buildings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina announced Friday it would immediately begin requiring face coverings inside campus buildings. The University cited low vaccine uptake statewide and high disease transmission rates in Richland County as reason for the…
Congress passes emergency bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation that will bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan…
McMaster sued after turning down federal unemployment aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Four jobless South Carolinians have sued Gov. Henry McMaster over his decision to exit the federal unemployment programs providing extra money to jobless residents earlier this summer. The residents said in lawsuit filed in state court…
Fed to discuss pullback of economic aid with inflation up
(ABC NEWS/ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON -- With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it…
President Biden says social media misinformation is 'killing people'
(CNN) -- For the first time since the beginning of the year coronavirus cases are surging in all fifty states--- with cases hitting states with low vaccination rates the hardest. Now, the Biden administration…
UofSC Committee releases final report, recommends name changes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday a University of South Carolina committee released its final report on which buildings it believes should be renamed on the Columbia campus. According to the report by the Presidential…
S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn wraps up 'Help is Here Town Hall Tour'
Hopkins, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Wednesday for his "Help is here Town Hall Tour." Clyburn has been making the rounds through South Carolina communities trying…
Top Senate Democrat supports bill to legalize marijuana
The Senate's top Democrat is backing a bill that would strike down a longstanding federal marijuana prohibition.
SC Governor attends Accelerate SC meeting to discuss 'American Rescue Plan'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster convened the Accelerate SC Committee Tuesday. Originally, the group was formed to manage the state's response to COVID-19. On Tuesday, the purpose was initial discussion of the more…
Congressman James Clyburn "Help is Here Town Hall Tour' to make stop in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour". Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care.…
Mayor of Swansea accused of Embezzlement, Misconduct in Office
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Attorney General's Office says a Midlands mayor is under indictment. Attorney General Alan Wilson says a Lexington Co. grand jury indicted Swansea Mayor Jerald Sanders on charges…
Congressman Clyburn hosting Town Hall Tour in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour". Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care. The town hall is Wednesday, July 14th…
President Biden faces criticism for plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan
(ABC NEWS) -- President Joe Biden made the announcement that the United States will end its war in Afghanistan by the end of August which is ahead of the original September 11th deadline. During…
National Politics
- 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
- World ski body president Eliasch gets nomination for re-election from unexpected country Apr 22, 2026 9:23 PM EDTThe billionaire British-Swedish president of skiing’s governing body is standing for re-election as a candidate from the country of Georgia
- Royals to build a $1.9B ballpark at Crown Center as part of a $3B downtown KC redevelopment project Apr 22, 2026 4:38 PM EDTThe Kansas City Royals are moving from Kauffman Stadium to downtown Crown Center
