Update: Former State Rep Enters Guilty Plea, Resigns
A former State Representative makes an appearance in court months after being accused of using his office for personal gain. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest.
Politics
Former State Representative Accused of Corruption to Appear in Court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe's office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning.…
McMaster Signs Two Executive Orders
Governor Henry McMaster Signs Executive Orders that could change who could be allowed into the State of South Carolina and another suspending a public servant.
Possible Changes to Pension Plans
Governor Henry McMaster faces criticism as he proposes possible changes to the State's current Pension Plan.
Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour
[gtxvideo vid='JpbTZd6l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JpbTZd6l.jpg' vtitle='Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson rolled into the Midlands today touching on the big issues. Wilson hit the streets during his annual District Bus Tour. Wilson visited area…
North Korean Missile Flies Over Japan
Japan fires another Ballistic Missile forcing the United Nations Security Council to hold an "Urgent" meeting Tuesday.
Columbia Mayor runs for re-election
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking his third term in office.
Governor McMaster Cuts Abortion Affiliated Funding
Governor Henry McMaster signs executive order that may keep state clinics from funds needed to perform abortions.
Speaker of the House Calls for Executive Director of Office of Regulatory Staff to Resign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives Jay Lucas is calling for the executive director of the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) to step down from his role. The…
Tense Moments Follow Trump Rally
President Donald Trump makes a speech to supporters during a rally in Phoenix Arizona Tuesday met by protesters outside.
President Reveals War Strategy
President Trump Reveals few details in new strategy over war in Afghanistan.
Trump has 'inside information' on who protested in Charlottesville, says Falwell Jr. in president's defense
Evangelical Christian leader Jerry Falwell Jr. defended President Donald Trump's comment that there were "very fine people on both sides" in the Charlottesville protests, saying the president "had information I didn't have" about who participated in the demonstration against removal of…
S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum Commission Discusses Plans to Display Battle Flag
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After an ambitious and expensive exhibit did not work out, commissioners believe their newest proposal has a better chance for survival. When the flag came down from the statehouse,…
President Trump, Sen. Graham Spar on Twitter
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump is taking to Twitter to condemn republicans who criticized his comments about last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Specifically, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. Thursday morning the president tweeting, "Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that i…
SC AG Sues Major Drug Manufacturer
South Carolina files lawsuit against major drug manufacturer after claims the company misled true possible effects of the medication .
National Politics
- 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
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
