SC lawmakers hear emotional testimony on prison reform bill
SC lawmakers heard emotional testimony from family members of victims and discussed legislation set to reform the state’s corrections system.
Politics
SC Rep. Clyburn and Cunningham calling to close "Charleston loophole" at Emanuel AME
Two of South Carolina representatives in Washington are calling for a fix to the "Charleston Loophole".
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
McMaster discussing education reform at the State House
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Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia's Opportunity Zones.
South Carolina governor, lawmakers push veteran affairs bill
[gtxvideo vid='SEjLx132' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SEjLx132.jpg' vtitle='veterans bill vo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and members of the General Assembly are supporting legislation to elevate the Department of Veteran Affairs to a cabinet level position. A bipartisan group of…
Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
SC county seeks disaster funds for flood gauges
Officials in a South Carolina county are asking the state to spend some of its disaster money on permanent gauges to measure river levels.
Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and…
Democratic presidential candidates campaign in South Carolina
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
Sen. Kamala Harris will hold town hall meeting this weekend in Columbia
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to stop in Greenville this weekend
Elizabeth Warren is continuing her seven-state organizing tour with a stop included South Carolina.
Richland County seeking applicants to serve on voter registration and election board
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO) - The Richland Legislative Delegation is accepting applications with interest in serving on the Richland County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 18 through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.…
National Politics
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- Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran Apr 10, 2026 3:54 AM EDTPrediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran
- What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections Apr 9, 2026 12:02 PM EDTMany young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition
- Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference Apr 9, 2026 7:22 AM EDTThe Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest begins to take shape
- California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots Apr 8, 2026 5:49 PM EDTThe California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it
- Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia Apr 8, 2026 7:53 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor Apr 8, 2026 7:22 AM EDTCalifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
