McMaster Flatly Opposes Gas Tax Hike, Still No Veto Threat
Gov. Henry McMaster suggests allowing the Department of Transportation to keep all the state gas taxes currently collected as a way to fix South Carolina's crumbling roads.
Politics
North Korea Ballistic Missiles
What the White House is saying about South Korea's latest ballistic missile test
House Rejects Bill to Block Local Bans on Plastic Bags
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The House narrowly rejected a bill barring local restrictions on plastic bags as coastal Republicans argued the state shouldn't dictate what municipalities can or can't do to protect sea life and the local economy. A 50-49…
State Legislators React to Affordable Care Act Replacement Plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Members of South Carolina's house are sharing their thoughts on GOP legislation that could replace President Obama's healthcare act. Some members of South Carolina's House say the new…
Carson Comment Controversy
Carson makes controversial comments during his first speech that has other celebrities speaking out.
WikiLeaks Publish 1000s of What It Says Are CIA Documents
WikiLeaks has published thousands of documents that it says come from the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence, a dramatic release that appears to give an eye-opening look at the intimate details of the agency's cyberespionage effort.
Women's Rights Group Honors SC Trailblazers
[gtxvideo vid='Qo89cdGQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Qo89cdGQ.jpg' vtitle='WREN lunch'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new organization that advocates for South Carolina's women and girls will recognize nine influential female leaders in our state Wednesday, coinciding with International Women's Day. The luncheon, held at the Seibels…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to hold Hearing on Russian Policies
WASHINGTON, (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is set to hold a hearing Tuesday on Russian policies. According to Graham, the hearing is set to broaden the understanding of Russia’s policies and intentions toward specific countries in Europe. Graham is the Chair…
Revised Immigration Order Set for Release
The White is expected to roll out a new version of their Immigration policy Monday.
Senate Confirms Carson, Perry for Housing, Energy Posts
Two of President Donald Trump's former rivals for the GOP White House nomination won Senate confirmation Thursday to join his administration.
Carson Wins Confirmation as Housing Secretary
The Senate has confirmed retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson as housing secretary.
Sessions Twice Met with Russian Ambassador in 2016 Despite Denial
Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the 2016 presidential election season, the Department of Justice confirmed, at a time when he was a close adviser to then-candidate Donald Trump. Sessions later did not disclose those discussions when questioned under oath during his confirmation hearing.
Mental Health Advocates Push this Session's Issues
[gtxvideo vid='DXShsyCh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DXShsyCh.jpg' vtitle='mental health day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Citizens will gather in the State House rotunda Thursday for Mental Health Advocacy Day. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.…
Fact-Checking President Trump's Address to a Joint Session of Congress
During his address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, President Donald Trump made a number of claims about a range of issues, including unemployment and immigration.
Trump Set to Make His 'Biggest Speech Yet' in Joint Address to Congress
President Donald Trump is set to make what his team is billing as "his biggest speech yet" when he gives a joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Few specific details about the speech have been released, but Trump is…
National Politics
- 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
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
