Tim Scott set to announce launch of his 2024 GOP presidential campaign
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce his bid for president
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Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina files paperwork to enter 2024 Republican presidential race
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott enters the 2024 Republican presidential race
Protestors rally against 6 week abortion ban
Monday evening several people gathered at the South Carolina state house to protest against the passing of the six week abortion ban.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Trump probe
A new report alleges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I) should not have launched a full probe into the connection between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 20-16 election.
Governor: SC General Assembly to reconvene for special session Tuesday
Governor Henry McMaster has issued an Executive to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up several issues.
Congressman Jim Clyburn to receive an honorary degree
In tonight's abc's of education South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn will be awarded with an honorary degree from Howard University this weekend.
EPA proposes new emission standards
The environmental protection agency (EPA) is proposing a new set of climate rules.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces bill to give law enforcement raises
Washington, DC (WOLO) --- In just a few days we will celebrate the law enforcement community that protects and serves members of the community. United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee wants to recognize…
Survivor of race massacre seeking reparations
Just as a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre celebrates her 109th birthday this year, a hearing takes to finally get justice. Viola Fletcher was only 7-years-old when an angry white mob destroyed…
Lawmakers look to boost state employees pay
The state's growing economy has lawmakers looking to boost planned raises for state employees.
Forest Acres General Election unofficial results are in
The unofficial results are in as Forest Acres announces a new Mayor, and two new Council members in the city's General Election Tuesday.
Trump liable for battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll suit
Carroll, who brought the lawsuit in November, alleged that Trump defamed her in his 2022 Truth Social post by calling her allegations "a Hoax and a lie" and saying "This woman is not my type!" when he denied her claim that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s.
Forest Acres residents head to the polls Tuesday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Voters in forest acres will choose a new Mayor in the city's General Election. Frank Brunson... who served as the City's Mayor since 2003, announced he will not…
President Biden orders flags be flown half staff honoring Texas victims
Flags across the state are at half staff this week to honor those shot and killed in Allen Texas over the weekend.
AG Wilson says Biden trying to save right whale in the wrong way
Wilson says the rule has the potential to disrupt South Carolina's economy and boating and fishing industries.
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- Elected officials among dozens of protesters arrested at a Manhattan immigration holding facility Sep 19, 2025 2:14 AM EDTMore than a dozen elected officials have been arrested while protesting conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility where a federal judge extended a court order requiring the government to shape up its treatment of detainees
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