Former solicitor Dan Johnson's trial delayed to March due to new evidence
A judge has delayed former solicitor Dan Johnson's trial to March 21st due to new evidence being found in his office.
Politics
McMaster sworn-in during 97th Gubernatorial inauguration
Gov. Henry McMaster will be inaugurated today at the State House, starting at 11 a.m. and will be the oldest S.C. Gov.
Historic day of firsts and lasts at the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It was a historic day over at the State House. It is the first time the Senate elects their president instead of having the Lt. Governor fulfill that role.…
President Donald Trump to address Nation tonight at 9pm on ABC Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='rMRdRuR8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rMRdRuR8.jpg' vtitle='President Trump to address Nation tonight at 9pm'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday night in a primetime address, President Donald Trump plans to talk about immigration from the Oval Office. You can see the speech at 9pm on…
SC Congressman Joe Wilson weighs in on Government Shutdown
[gtxvideo vid='omcVGK3k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/omcVGK3k.jpg' vtitle='SC Congressman Joe Wilson weighs in on Government Shutdown'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Republican Congressman Joe Wilson is in the Midlands to announce his 2019 Legislative agenda. Wilson says he is hopeful that he will be able to build…
SC lawmakers seek education changes; have extra $1B to spend
The 2019 legislative session in SC will start with a promise to overhaul the education system in and about an extra $1 billion to spend.
Year in Review: SC Politics
[gtxvideo vid='XaLHu401' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XaLHu401.jpg' vtitle='Year in Review: SC Politics'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be officially sworn in as Governor on January 9, 2018. He'll take the oath of office as we start a new year. We take a…
Congressman Mark Sanford warns of "Hitler-Like" leader in U.S.
Former Governor and outgoing US Congressman Mark Sanford sends a warning of a "Hitler-Like" leader in the United States.
Lexington County to hold Oath of office ceremony
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The County of Lexington is ready to ring in the new year with newly elected officials for some County offices. Lexington County Council will hold an Oath of Office ceremony Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at 6 p.m.…
A government shutdown will begin at midnight after Senate adjourns without a spending deal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has adjourned without a deal on spending, an hour after the House ended its session, guaranteeing a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday. Senators expect to return at noon Saturday as talks continue.…
SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure children into vehicles
[gtxvideo vid='yR3y2hfB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yR3y2hfB.jpg' vtitle='SC legislation will be introduced to make it illegal to lure'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As it stands right now, it is not illegal in South Carolina to attempt to lure a child into a car. Two…
SCGOP's plan to secure President Trump nomination
Whats some SCGOP leaders say they would be willing to do in order to secure President Trump's nomination for 2020.
Fiscal accountabilty meeting held
[gtxvideo vid='8WoCDOvA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8WoCDOvA.jpg' vtitle='Fiscal Accountabilty'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ----- Tuesday Governor Henry Mcmaster met with leaders to for a fiscal accountabilty session. The goal of the meetings are to make sure that States funds are being appropriated properly. As of…
SC Rep. Pitts to step down on advice from doctors, family
South Carolina Rep. Mike Pitts says he is resigning on the advice of his doctors and family after a heart attack in October.
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
National Politics
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- 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
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- 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
