Runoff race for District 20 seat takes place today
It's election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that's up for grabs.
Politics
Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain
[gtxvideo vid='amvJzPlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amvJzPlz.jpg' vtitle='Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain'] ABC NEWS--Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 - his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at…
Former Gov. Riley participates in prison reading program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina governor is participating in a program that officials hope helps keep inmate fathers in touch with their children. The Department of Corrections says former Gov. Dick Riley is spending time at Kirkland…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin send condolences to the McCain Family
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain's family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. https://twitter.com/SteveBenjaminSC/status/1033519487650357249 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
"He was among the greatest of men, and he was my friend," Governor Henry McMaster on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. ""I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find…
"America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions," SC US Senator Lindsey Graham on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033512299376590849 https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033515753981534208 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
Women On The Ballot: all Lt. Governor nominees are women
[gtxvideo vid='1STak9jJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1STak9jJ.jpg' vtitle='LT GOV'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt.…
Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in schools
[gtxvideo vid='AuIMKBmg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AuIMKBmg.jpg' vtitle='Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The US Department of Education is looking at new ways to increase school safety. Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is considering reversing a…
SC Lawmaker wants federal investigation into former Tri-County board
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state lawmaker wants a federal investigation into "possible illegal activities" by an ousted Tri-County Co-op board. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Brawley penned a letter to US Attorney Sherri Lydon.…
Rep. Joe Wilson's Bus Tour arrives in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='waWo8G5C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/waWo8G5C.jpg' vtitle='Rep. Joe Wilson Bus Tour arrives in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Congressman Joe Wilson is making his way around the Palmetto State. Tuesday, the Republican met with area business leaders, rotary club members and local merchants.…
8 guilty verdicts for former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort
ALEXANDRIA, VA (AP, ABC NEWS, WOLO) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight financial crime charges in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller's team. This marks the first major prosecution won…
Gov. McMaster Lashes Out at Santee-Cooper Board
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster says Santee Cooper is a "rogue agency" after the board's decision to postpone a meeting scheduled for Monday. The governor says the decision violates the Freedom of…
Trial date set for state lawmaker in corruption probe
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Lawmaker gets ready for trial in Pascoe probe
A fifth lawmaker gets ready for his day in court in the David Pascoe probe.
Tuesday's special election wrap-up and voter turnout
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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
