Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92
Former first lady Barbara Bush passes away at age 92.
Politics
Kathleen Kennedy Endorses Noble
A member of one of America's most famous political families endorses her choice for the next Governor of South Carolina.
Trump: US, allies attacking Syria to stop chemical weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, France and Britain launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack against civilians and to deter him from doing it again, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Explosions…
President Trump: military strike underway in Syria
(WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Donald Trump announced that he ordered a strike on Syria in response to last weekend's alleged chemical weapons attack. Addressing the nation Friday evening,…
The Latest: Macron says ‘red line has been crossed’ in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on U.S.-led missile strikes on Syria (all times local): 9:40 p.m. French President Emmanuel Macron says his nation, the United States and Britain have launched a military operation against the Syrian government’s “clandestine chemical arsenal.”…
Fired FBI Director claims President Trump demanded mafia boss-like loyalty
[gtxvideo vid='3VARnDeM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3VARnDeM.jpg' vtitle='Fired FBI Director claims President Trump demanded'] WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO, ABC) - Former FBI Director James Comey revealed all in a book about to be published. Comey opened up about what he says played out with President…
President Trump tweets warning of missile strike on Syria
[gtxvideo vid='Lrfly1Gp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lrfly1Gp.jpg' vtitle='President Trump tweets missile strike warning to Syria'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Trump got on Twitter Wednesday (4/11) with a warning of a potential missile strike against Syria. It's in the wake of Syria's…
No Discussion on SC Assault Weapon Ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina legislative session has come and gone without any meaningful conversation on gun control. The constitutional laws subcommittee was scheduled to take up Rep. Wendy Brawley's proposal to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and bump stocks,…
Governor Offers to Send Troops to Border
Some of South Carolina's National Guards could be headed to Texas to help secure the Mexican border.
Candidates Speak During Gubernatorial Forum
Candidates running for South Carolina Governor join their competitors for a panel to give voters a chance to hear where they stand on issues that impact them.
Attorney General responds to Norman controversy
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Attorney General Alan Wilson says U.S. Representative Ralph Norman will not face charges for placing a loaded handgun on a table during a campaign event. In a statement released today, Wilson said the actions of the…
Solicitor recuses self from congressman gun case
Rep. Ralph Norman pulls out own gun to make a point about violence By Annie Grayer, CNN Updated 8:14 PM ET, Fri April 6, 2018 Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., conducts a ceremonial swearing…
Richland Co. Council Responds to Seals Firing
[gtxvideo vid='IwsUF8RP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IwsUF8RP.jpg' vtitle='Richland Co. Council Responds to Seals Firing'] Richland Co. , SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Council held a specially called meeting Monday afternoon, this after former County Administrator Gerald Seal sent an email to council members…
President Trump Talks Syria
President Donal d Trump opens up about the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria and says he may release what he plans to do to response in the next day or two.
Facebook CEO to Speak on the Hill
Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is in the Nation's Capitol as he prepares to discuss what went wrong with company Cambridge Analytica and it may have been able to obtain information from 87 million users pages.
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
