Some Democrats say SC Legislature meeting is unsafe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are coming back to the Statehouse Wednesday, but not everyone is happy the Republican dominated House and Senate will be in session as the…
Politics
Coronavirus leads to biggest job loss seen in a decade
(CNN) ---The Federal Government reports the U.S. economy lost 701-thousand jobs in March as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis started to take its toll. Economists say this is the first time the economy…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing more non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a new Executive Order closing more non essential businesses. The Order will go into effect Monday, April 6 at 5pm. Among the businesses listed…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will…
State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. "Time is truly…
House member McCoy sworn in as South Carolina’s US attorney
A prominent state lawmaker has been sworn in as the new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, according to federal officials.
Government warns of stimulus scam making the rounds
Columbia, SC (CNN) --Government officials are asking you to be aware. They say scammers are already trying to steal people's money while Americans wait on their stimulus checks. According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin,…
Some want SC Governor to implement 'Stay at Home' order
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes.…
AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The filing period for South Carolina's 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election…
SC's typical June primary not certain with coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election.…
Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
The House of Representatives will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill for the coronavirus.
Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson…
The US now has more cases of coronavirus than any country in the world
(CNN) - The United States now has the most coronavirus cases of any country in the world with more than 82,000 cases.…
SC Senators say stimulus deal encourages unemployment
(CNN) --- The White House and lawmakers have agreed on a stimulus deal, but not everyone is in support of it. Some Senate Republicans are now pushing for a vote on an amendment…
US has deadliest day since coronavirus outbreak began as death toll surpasses 1000
(CNN) - The number of coronavirus cases in the United States now stands at more than 68,000. The daily death toll also reached a new high with at least 185…
National Politics
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- Trump's Federal Reserve nominee to face tough hearing before Senate panel Apr 21, 2026 10:10 AM EDTKevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday
- Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats Apr 21, 2026 4:20 AM EDTVirginia voters are deciding on a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats
- Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor Apr 20, 2026 8:50 PM EDTAnother Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor
- With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington Apr 20, 2026 11:54 AM EDTEight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain
- GOP plans big spending to keep Ohio Senate seat; bribery scandal adds challenge Apr 19, 2026 2:20 PM EDTA political bribery scandal in Ohio is shadowing Jon Husted this election year.
- Billionaire's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race Apr 19, 2026 4:49 AM EDTIn the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge
- Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers Apr 18, 2026 10:02 PM EDTFormer President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx
- Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party Apr 18, 2026 9:59 PM EDTIndiana's primary on May 5 has become an unlikely test.
- Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment Apr 17, 2026 11:23 PM EDTNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed Lindsey Boylan in her City Council race, throwing his political weight behind the first woman to accuse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment
