City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal…
Politics
President Trump signs temporary government funding bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown.
Senate Minority leader, Schumer forces procedural vote on bill to protect pre-existing conditions
(CNN)-- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an extremely rare move Tuesday, took control of the Senate floor and is forcing a procedural vote on a bill, a step that is typically done only by the Senate majority leader. The…
UofSC Political Science Dept. Chair previews what lies ahead for Tuesday's debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With five weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are set to go head-to-head in their first debate Tuesday in Cleveland.…
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
(AP) - President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House, according to a report in The New York Times. Trump has fiercely guarded…
Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
Mayor of Irmo says 'this virus is no joke' after testing positive for COVID-19
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while…
"Most violent" night of protest seen in Portland after Breonna Taylor grand jury announcement
Protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black people take cover from smoke during a demonstration in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Protesters in Portland hurled Molotov cocktails at officers in Oregon's largest…
Justice Department to take Google to court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with…
South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Evette…
Senator Lindsey Graham 'dead set' on confirming nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg
(CNN) --Senator Lindsey Graham says he's “dead set” on confirming president Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg. Graham is now arguing they need to appoint a justice as soon as possible given how…
Federal judge rules witness signatures not required on mail-in ballots in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge in South Carolina has struck down a rule requiring mail-in absentee ballots for the November election be signed by witnesses. U.S. District Judge Michelle Childs ordered the state Election Commission to immediately inform…
SC Legislature 2-week special session ends with money talk
The September special session of the South Carolina Legislature continues this week with more discussions about money.
SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: 'Justice Ginsburg is…
President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President, all flags at the…
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
