Dozens gather at S.C. State House for 'Liberty and Justice Rally'
Local community leaders and politicians met at the state house to hold what they're calling a "Liberty and Justice rally."
Politics
Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future
The South Carolina Senate started Wednesday a debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain.
STATE OF EDUCATION: Superintendent Ellen Weaver speaks on how to improve SC Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Since taking office last year, state superintendent of education Ellen Weaver has been a big advocate of school choice. However, she also has several other ideas about how to…
President Joe Biden to make visit to the Midlands
President Joe Biden will visit the Midlands this weekend.
The primaries have just begun, but Trump and Biden are already shifting to a November mindset
Barely 400,000 votes have been cast in two rural Republican primaries over the span of eight days but both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are behaving like their parties' nominees already.
WH continues talks to secure release of more hostages
Tuesday the National Security Council Spokesman, John Kirby described the talks that are being held to have hostages released as being sober and serious.
ABC News projects Donald Trump the winner of the NH primary, Haley responds
The results of the New Hampshire Primary are coming in tonight and preliminary results show Trump in the lead and according to political analyst is the projected winner.
WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE? Expert and lawmaker disagree on whether it helps the Palmetto State
The School Choice Bill creates educational scholarship accounts that provide parents with up to $6,000 to pay for their child’s education. Garvin believes this is a misuse of public dollars that should instead be used to improve public schools.
Trump seeks control of the primary in New Hampshire against Nikki Haley, his last major GOP rival
Donald Trump is aiming for a commanding victory Tuesday in New Hampshire, securing a sweep of the first two Republican primary races that would make a November rematch with President Joe Biden look more likely than ever.
Gearing up for the New Hampshire Primary
Now to the eve of the New Hampshire Primary, with the first votes beginning at midnight.
Son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dies at 62
The youngest son of Doctor Martin luther king junior has died at age 62
SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
“It goes without saying that the government has no authority to intervene in the decisions between a patient and their doctor," said Rep. Ivory Thigpen, a Democrat from Columbia.
Abortion fight puts Vice President Harris at the center of the 2024 election campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris is taking center stage in the Democrats' renewed push for abortion rights during this year's election and she will mark the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on Monday in Wisconsin.
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina backs Donald Trump over Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican primary
Donald Trump has picked up another endorsement from Nikki Haley's home state of South Carolina, with Rep. Nancy Mace backing the former president in this year's GOP presidential primary.
Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after he appears to confuse her for Nancy Pelosi
Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned whether Donald Trump is mentally capable of serving as president again after he repeatedly seemed to confuse her with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech.
National Politics
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- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
