Congressional hearings for January 6 insurrection gets underway
Prime Time Congressional hearing on the deadly January 6th attack at the Capitol.
Politics
House passes sweeping gun reform package as Senate talks continue
The House overwhelmingly passes the 'Protect Our Kids Act' as the Senate continues talks about gun reform.
The WH celebrates 'Pride Month' by supporting LGBTQ legislation
The White House says it will celebrate Pride Month this June by signaling support for the LGBTQ community and their families
Gov. plans investigation into Richland School Dist. 2
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a spokesperson for Gov. Henry McMaster, the governor plans to direct the state inspector general to investigate Richland School Dist. 2 once S.202 is finalized and signed into law. The bill gives the governor the…
President Biden addresses Nation after deadly school shooting kills 21
President Biden addresses the nation after deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas leaves at least 19 children, 2 adults dead.
2022 Legislative Session ends - Here's a look at the last day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of…
SC Election Commission: Register to vote before the deadline on May 15
With the South Carolina Primaries next month on June 14th, the State Election Commission you need to register to vote by May 15.
COVID deaths hit the 1 million mark
A grim milestone here in the u-s.. the white house marking 1 million COVID related deaths since the pandemic began.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster's Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
President Biden unveils plan to lower rising costs for American families
Tuesday night President Biden unveiled his plan to help lower the cost Americans are paying for goods and services across the country
Senator Tim Scott meets with Paris Hilton
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--US Senator from South Carolina Tim Scott had a famous visitor Tuesday. Reality television star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton stopped by the senate to discuss ways to better serve America's youth and to continue her ongoing advocacy…
State lawmakers to return for special session on abortion
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans rejected a…
Proposed bill could force drivers in deadly DUI's to pay child support
A new bill proposed in the state house could impose stiffer penalties for those convicted of a DUI that takes someone's life
Supreme Court to apparently overturn Roe V Wade
An apparent draft Supreme Court opinion obtained by Politico shows the panel's conservative majority of justices is ready to overturn nearly 50 years of established abortion rights precedent since Roe v. Wade.
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
