Biden administration invests $80 million in public school nutrition
Biden - Harris Administration invests millions in schools during 'National School Lunch Week'
Politics
California governor places abortion access billboard in Columbia
"Need an abortion? California is ready to help," reads the billboard with a Bible verse at the bottom that reads, " Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these." The billboard was paid for by the campaign for California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
Wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, Ginni agrees to speak with House Jan. 6 committee
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has agreed to voluntarily speak with the House Jan. 6 committee, according to her lawyer.
Senator Lindesy Graham reacts to V.P. visit
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to the vice president's visit
VP Harris to speak at SC State convocation
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at South Carolina State University's Fall Convocation ceremony. University officials made the announcement Monday ahead of the ceremony which will take place Tuesday at…
Columbia city council meets to discuss several proposals
The Columbia City Council held its weekly meeting Tuesday.
Washington lawyer behind investigation of 'Whitewater' scandal dies at 76
Kenneth Starr, the polarizing former independent counsel who led a highly publicized investigation of then-President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 76, according to his family.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduces new abortion ban legislation
Graham introduced the 'Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act' in the United States Senate
Proposed abortion ban bill rejected by State House
A proposed near-total abortion ban bill was rejected in the State Senate Thursday after a medical affairs committee removed exceptions for rape and incest victims.
S.C. Senate votes 27-16 in favor of amended Abortion Ban bill with exceptions
Senate votes 27 to 16 in favor of passing the Abortion Ban Bill, which now heads back to the House
Governor McMaster declares September 'Workforce Development' month
Governor Henry McMaster declares September ' Workforce Development' month
SC Judge deems death by firing squad unconstitutional
A South Carolina judge rules death by firing squad is unconstitutional
In Wednesday court filing Sen. Graham again attempts to quash subpoena
Fulton Co., GA (CNN)--Senator Lindsey Graham is still fighting his subpoena from Fulton County, Georgia. In a court filing Wednesday, Graham says he shouldn't be questioned about the calls he made to Georgia election officials regarding the 2020 election. The…
Abortion debate at the State House Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina House members plan to debate a new total ban on abortion Tuesday with no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest even as some Republicans in the GOP-dominated chamber suggested they can't vote…
Funding for free at home COVID tests set to end Friday
With COVID-19 funding drying up and no fresh cash infusion from Congress, the Biden administration says it will suspend its offer of free at-home rapid tests through COVID.gov. The program will be put on pause later this week.
National Politics
- How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York Jan 24, 2026 11:49 AM ESTA judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
- 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
