House Select Committee holds 8th public hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the deadly Capitol attack held its eighth public hearing and second hearing in primetime, Thursday night.
Politics
Poll shows growing number of Americans losing trust in elections
A new poll finds a majority of Americans lack confidence that U.S. elections reflect the will of the people.
Wilson joins call for Google not to censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a letter urging search engine Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results . Crisis pregnancy centers are often…
Court to hear Planned Parenthood injunction request on SC 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's six week abortion ban is once again going before a judge. Next Tuesday Planned Parenthood will seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block South Carolina’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks…
President Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington, DC (ABC)--President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, his office said. He has "very mild symptoms" and is taking Paxlovid, his office said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…
Haley teases possible '24 presidential run
Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--Former Governor Nikki Haley hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run. The Republican slammed the Biden administration tweeting that the president is desperate to get back into the Iran nuclear…
Childs confirmed to DC Circuit Court
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
President Biden to address climate change
President Biden is looking to revive his climate agenda after a serious blow in congress over the weekend.
Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House
As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.
Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…
City Manager Teresa Wilson 'respectfully declines' Lt. Governor
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson "respectfully declines" consideration for Lt. Governor nod by former Congressman Joe Cunningham
President Biden makes trip to Middle East
President Biden went overseas on his first trip to the Middle East as President.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to annual inflation report
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Senate Budget committee ranking member, reacted to the new report on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent. Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.…
Graham testimony sought in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is trying to compel U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to testify before a…
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