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.
Politics
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.
USC, Lexington School District One invited to Capitol Hill
In tonight's ABC's of Education, we're highlighting how some area students are blazing a trail in S.T.E.M. fields.
Carolina Squat bill passes House and Senate
Other states like North Carolina and Virginia have banned the Carolina Squat, saying it makes it too difficult for the driver to see over the truck's dashboard.
National Politics
- Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view Jan 23, 2026 1:49 PM ESTThe shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
- Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold Jan 23, 2026 7:25 AM ESTA vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state
- 5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care Jan 23, 2026 6:53 AM ESTLawyers representing 5 Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge to keep blocking President Donald Trump's effort to withhold funding for child care subsidies and other programs in their states
- Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home Jan 23, 2026 2:29 AM ESTFederal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter
- Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits Jan 23, 2026 1:09 AM ESTMaine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant...
- Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud Jan 22, 2026 11:25 PM ESTGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House
- Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states Jan 22, 2026 8:21 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia
- Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody Jan 22, 2026 6:41 PM ESTDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
- Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties Jan 22, 2026 7:25 AM ESTJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure
- Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars Jan 22, 2026 2:37 AM ESTA judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City's only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents
