More than 20k troops are in place to secure the nation's capitol
(CNN) -- On a day meant to commemorate Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fight for freedom and equality the United States Capitol is fortified and on high alert. 21 thousand U.S.…
Politics
Garth Brooks joins list of performers at Biden inauguration
NEW YORK (AP) - Add Garth Brooks to the lineup of entertainers at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Brooks joins Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez among others and performed during the inaugural celebration of President Barack Obama in 2009.…
Biden administration to continue pandemic travel restrictions
(AP) - President-elect Joe Biden's incoming White House press secretary says his administration does not intend to lift coronavirus travel restrictions for Europe and Brazil. The message from Jen Psaki came Monday after the White House said President Donald Trump…
Some still waiting on $600 dollar stimulus payment despite IRS Friday deadline
(ABC News) ---Friday was the last day for the IRS to issue the $600 stimulus payments approved by Congress and signed off by President Donald Trump last month. As the deadline approached, many people were still asking, "Where's my money?"…
"Freedom of Speech" rally takes place at state house amid heightened security
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Several dozen demonstrators gathered at the state house Sunday afternoon for a "Freedom of Speech" rally. The demonstration took place after SC law enforcement agencies such as the Columbia Police Department…
SC Statehouse closed through inauguration as threats of violence spread nationwide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Statehouse is closing for five days after the FBI warned capitols in every U.S. state could be targets for violence. Police on Friday didn't share any specific threats to the Statehouse, if there…
Jamie Harrison tapped to Chair National Democratic Committee
(CNN) -- Former South Carolina Democratic Candidate for Senate and South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison is President-Elect Joe Biden's pick for the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Harrison…
Governor McMaster delivers State of the State address to South Carolinians
Governor McMaster held his state of the state address Wednesday evening, with a focus on the state’s economy and education following an unprecedented pandemic year.
SC Legislative Session begins: Live Update from the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, South Carolina Legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has an update on some issues at the top of the agenda…
AP: Complaint filed against SC AG over election challenge
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's top prosecutor is facing a disciplinary complaint, accused of supporting a ``false and frivolous'' lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The filing by a Columbia attorney accuses Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16…
UofSC investigating student's alleged participation in US Capitol assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, "The…
Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Superintendent of Education outlined her department's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students…
Trump, Pence meet for first time since Capitol riots; have "good conversation"
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger and finger-pointing. A senior administration official says the two met Monday evening in the Oval…
No plan in 2021 for lawmakers to allow for local removal of confederate monuments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President…
Columbia police notified about potential armed demonstrations
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent…
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
