State rep. calls for impeachment inquiry into state comptroller
Rep. Gil Gatch (R-Summerville) filed a resolution Thursday directing the House Judiciary Committee to begin an immediate inquiry into whether Richard Eckstrom should be impeached.
Politics
Fate of student debt relief plan up to Supreme court
The fate of President Biden's plan to wipe out $400 billion dollars of student loan debt now rests with the Supreme Court.
President Biden could veto bill changing D.C.'s criminal code
President Biden may have to use his veto pen for the first time to overturn a bill that would re-write Washington, D.C.'s criminal code.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Benedict College on accessible, affordable internet
On Monday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to around 200 students, staff, and other local officials at Benedict College's David Swinton Campus Center.
Former Columbia Mayor takes new gig in White House
Washington, D.C. (AP)--President Joe Biden on Monday announced the appointment of former Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top adviser, filling a key White House role from a state that has…
Supreme Court to decide on student loan debt forgiveness
Millions of Americans will be watching the supreme court this week as they hear oral arguments over president Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt for more than 40 million eligible Americans.
Senate passes law to hide id of companies making chemicals for lethal injections
the Senate has passed a law shielding the identity of pharmaceutical companies who provide chemicals for lethal injections used in state executions.
Vice President visits Midlands discusses internet access
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Benedict College Monday afternoon to discuss efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide.
Former Columbia Mayor to join White House staff
According to an Axios report, Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is taking over the Office of Public Engagement.
Biden pledges support to Eastern Europe if Russia attacks
President Biden is heading home to Washington after his historic trip to Ukraine and then Poland.
Biden in Kyiv to show solidarity as Ukraine war nears 1 year
President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit Monday to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
S.C. House passes 'near total' abortion ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For the second time since the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections, the South Carolina House has passed a near-total abortion ban — and shows no sign of budging. The lower chamber’s Republican supermajority on…
Nikki Haley launches official Presidential Campaign event in Charleston
Former SC Governor Nikki Haley launched her Presidential campaign in Charleston with an event Wednesday
ABC's of Education: Clyburn shows local elementary school love
Congressman James Clyburn shows a local elementary school some love on Valentine's Day.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announces 2024 Presidential Run
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced today that she is running for president of the United States.
National Politics
- South Carolina lawmakers haven't been paid after one of their own sued over raise Sep 20, 2025 6:55 AM EDTSouth Carolina legislators are not getting paid for the rest of the year over a lawsuit about a recent pay raise
- Bills running back James Cook is already validating his new contract 3 weeks into the season Sep 19, 2025 9:58 PM EDTBuffalo Bills running back James Cook might be due for another raise
- Despite another loss, Dolphins showed fight against the Bills, which could help avoid further spiral Sep 19, 2025 7:58 PM EDTDolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle opened the celebrations by hauling in a touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa and breaking out his signature penguin waddle
- More than 400 arrests made in Chicago area operation so far, top immigration official says Sep 19, 2025 7:42 PM EDTImmigration and Customs Enforcement officials have arrested over 400 people in the Chicago area as part of an operation that began less than two weeks ago
- Under pressure to police comments on Kirk, colleges walk a tightrope on free speech Sep 19, 2025 5:09 AM EDTColleges around the country are under intense pressure to police insensitive comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which leaves them with no easy choices
- Political parties trade blame for potential shutdown Sep 19, 2025 4:54 AM EDTRepublicans and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill to avert a partial government shutdown in less than two weeks
- 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
- Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules Sep 18, 2025 9:26 PM EDTThe Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees
- White House scraps water expert's nomination as states hash out Colorado River plan Sep 18, 2025 8:54 PM EDTA veteran water expert from Arizona says his nomination has been pulled to lead the federal agency overseeing water management in the western U.S. Ted Cooke tells The Associated Press that he was preparing for a confirmation hearing but his name was re...
- Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain Sep 18, 2025 5:26 PM EDTTurning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week
