SC voters set single day early voting record
According to the SC Election Commission the record for most voters voting early in one day was broken Wednesday with almost 50,000 ballots cast.
Politics
Capital Projects Sales Tax on ballot for Lexington County voters
The initiative is led by the Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center, Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce, Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Irmo Chamber of Commerce, 1Voice Lexington County, and Lexington County Development Corporation.
What you need to know about early voting in SC
The SC Election Commission says you have until Saturday, Nov. 5 to visit your early voting center and have your voice heard this election cycle.
SC Election Commission preps for Election Day, discusses transparency and integrity
Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away. Preparations for election centers continue as South Carolina moves towards the big day.
President Biden tackles 'junk fees'
President Joe Biden take steps to crackdown on 'junk fees'
Reaction to first and only debate between McMaster, Cunningham
South Carolina reacts to the first and only debate between Governor McMaster and his challenger Joe Cunningham
SC State Election Commission: almost 40,000 people voted early, setting new record
A new record has been set for early voting! The South Carolina State Election Commission says approximately 40,000 people already voted early, almost doubling the early voting record set on June 10.
Sen. Lindsey Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after lower court orders him to testify before special grand jury
Sen. Lindsey Graham has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a lower court ordered him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday.
Gov. McMaster suspends town councilman
The councilman was previously arrested for threatening the mayor.
State Supreme Court to hear 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's 6-week ban on abortions, also known as the "Heartbeat Law" has a date in court. Officials with Planned Parenthood say the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral…
Former VP Pence to visit SC
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is…
Biden administration invests $80 million in public school nutrition
Biden - Harris Administration invests millions in schools during 'National School Lunch Week'
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.
National Politics
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- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
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