The power of digital campaigning in the 2020 race
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Donovan Harris from our sister station WPDE found out, there wasn't a shortage of cell phones in hands at Coastal Carolina University, and some political…
Politics
Chair of Democratic Black Caucus stresses importance of African American vote in primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary just five days away, one group that is set to make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates…
John Legend to perform in Charleston, Orangeburg for Elizabeth Warren campaign
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) — John Legend is focusing on politics rather than music. The singer is set to campaign for Senator Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week. Senator Warren, joined by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, will arrive on Monday, February…
Governor McMaster's proposed $10 billion dollar spending plan reaches next phase
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina's $10 billion dollar state spending plan is on its way to the House floor. Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the $10 billion dollar budget…
Midlands organization gets more SC swing voters to polls ahead of primary
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- With the First in The South Primaries right around the corner, a local non-profit organization is reaching out to swing voters in hopes to improve voter turnout. The Welcome Party have been…
Tigers in Columbia for Clemson Day at the State House
(WOLO) - Tigers invaded Gamecock country for Clemson Day at the State House. Administrators and deans from Clemson University along with lawmakers gathered to share how the university is serving…
Senate Approves new SC Wildlife Agency Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to make Robert Boyles Jr. the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency's…
Questions swirl over South Carolina 'Amber Alert' laws
Charleston, SC (WCIV) --- Many have been wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued for 6 year old Faye Swetlik and why one is not being issued for 10 year old Amyiah…
Race to the White House runs through Nevada
(CNN) -- -The race to the white house runs through Nevada.....at least this week. early voting got underway this weekend and caucuses are Saturday. In the meantime, Democratic candidates are stumping throughout the silver…
Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Lawmakers are set to discuss the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper next month. State senators reviewed a report by the State…
Pence during SC visit addresses murder of Faye Swetlik: "Hug your kids today"
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - During his trip to South Carolina, Vice President Mike Pence addressed the murder of Faye Swetlik. The six-year-old's body…
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence is in Columbia. Air Force Two landed just before 11 am ET Thursday morning. During his visit, the Vice President made a surprise stop at Doc’s BBQ on Shop Road. He and South…
Proposed bill would keep children in school until Christmas eve
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senators have entered the 13th day of floor debate on a bill that would overhaul public education, and one amendment has people talking. It could keep…
Joe Biden looks to South Carolina to resurrect his campaign
Joe Biden brought his wounded presidential campaign to South Carolina on Tuesday, staking his hopes for a comeback on the loyalty of black voters in the state after a dismal finish in the New Hampshire primary magnified his disappointing finish in Iowa.
V.P. Mike Pence comes to SC Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence will be in South Carolina this week. Tuesday the Vice President's office announced Pence will attend a Trump victory luncheon here in Columbia Thursday before heading to events in…
National Politics
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- 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
- Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters Apr 17, 2026 8:24 PM EDTA federal judge in Rhode Island has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding the state's unredacted voter rolls
- Democrat Analilia Mejia wins election to U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District Apr 17, 2026 11:58 AM EDTDemocrat Analilia Mejia wins election to U.S. House in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District
- Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor Apr 17, 2026 11:56 AM EDTDemocrats running for governor in Georgia are scrambling for attention and cash
