President Trump to survey South Carolina damage from Florence
The Commander in Chief gets ready to survey parts of South Carolina to see the damage caused by Hurricane Florence first hand.
Politics
City starts Hurricane Florence information hotline
The City of Columbia starts a Customer Care Information Hotline to help residents in need during Hurricane Florence.
Politicians postpone campaigning until hurricane passes
Today both Governor Henry McMaster and Democratic Gubernatorial nominee James Smith announced they are suspending all campaign activities until the storm has passed.
Nike shares drop after Colin Kaepernick "Just Do It" ad
[gtxvideo vid='tNyKZnTl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tNyKZnTl.jpg' vtitle='Nike shares drop after Colin Kaepernick "Just Do It" ad'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Shares of NIKE fell three percent Tuesday (9/4) as many called to boycott the company on social media. The company selected former 49ers…
John Kerry not ruling out 2020 White House run
Former Secretary of State John Kerry could throw his hat in the ring for a run at the White House in 2020.
Kavanaugh confirmation hearing set to begin Tuesday
Senator Lindsey Graham weighs in on Supreme Court Nominee, Brett Kavanaugh hours before his 4 day confirmation hearing is set to begin.
Senator McCain lies in State with a tribute for an American hero
The late Senator John McCain will be laid to rest Sunday, but before his final salute hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to pay their respects.
North Carolina: Trump to raise funds for 2 House candidates
President Donald Trump travels today to North Carolina to raise campaign funds for two U.S. House candidates.
Thousands begin paying respects to Senator John Mcain
[gtxvideo vid='SwwgCr8o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SwwgCr8o.jpg' vtitle='Thousands begin paying respects to Senator John Mcain'] PHOENIX, AZ (WOLO) - The week's services honoring Senator John McCain began Wednesday (8/29). The war hero and former Presidential candidate will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol…
Republican Benjamin Dunn 'Unofficial' Winner District 20 Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='d3m1pcMQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d3m1pcMQ.jpg' vtitle='RepuBenjamin Dunn Unofficial Winner District 20 Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The votes are in and voters have chosen the Republican nominee for the District 20 Senate race. On Tuesday, voters elected Attorney Benjamin Dunn, who defeated Minister John…
Members of Trump Admin. to attend McCain Funeral instead of President
President Trump has no plans to attend any of the services scheduled for the late Senator John McCain but some members of his administration will be there to pay their respects.
District 20 Senate seat "unofficial" results
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The polls officially closed their doors at 7 Tuesday night and for several hours after many waited to see who would walk away the Republican nominee of the…
Father's Voice program helps inmates speak to their children
A special program at Kirkland Correction institute is giving some inmates a chance to speak to the children they left on the outside of prison,
Senator Lindsey Graham's tearful tribute to John McCain on the Senate floor
[gtxvideo vid='YJGOZcCR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YJGOZcCR.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's Emotional Tribute to McCa'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation's capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to…
Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='p6fDhDwI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p6fDhDwI.jpg' vtitle='Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The…
National Politics
- The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran Apr 10, 2026 2:22 PM EDTDonald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters
- Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash Apr 10, 2026 11:58 AM EDTDemocrats are grappling with a surge of outside spending in their primaries
- 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
