SC House passes transgender sports ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The bill known by some as the 'Save Women's Sports Act' and by others as an "Anti-transgender bill" passed a second reading late Tuesday evening in the House. The bill would…
Politics
Russian attacks on civilian targets escalate
(ABC News) --- The Russian attacks on civilian targets escalating with a deadly strike on a Kyiv shopping mall. The situation in the besieged city of Mariupol growing increasingly desperate as it refuses…
Attorney General Alan Wilson gets support on heartbeat law
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Attorney General Alan Wilson says he has received support from other states in his defense of South Carolina's law banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected which is…
Russia's invasion on Ukraine driving up gas prices
(CNN) -- The fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is contributing to the U.S. gas prices hitting record highs. And just ahead of the summer driving season it's already having an impact…
Donald Trump in SC for 'Save America Rally'
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former President Donald Trump is returning to South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Republican Party, Trump will hold a rally at Florence Regional Airport Saturday March 12th. In the 2020 election, Trump won SC with 55.1%…
House Judiciary Committee considers drug induced abortion process
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A bill that would require doctors to inform patients receiving drug-induced abortions about a controversial method to possibly halt the abortion process is moving forward in the house. The…
SC Congressman wants to keep federal government from tracking guns
Columbia, SC (WPDE) -- One South Carolina Congressman does not want the federal government tracking firearms sales. Congressman Tom Rice sponsored the "No Retaining Every Gun In A System" that restricts your rights…
Panthers practice facility in Rock Hill questionable as construction comes to a halt
Rock Hill, SC (WOLO) --The city of Rock Hill continues to deny it missed a $225 million dollar payment toward infrastructure at the Panthers new headquarters and practice facility. Construction on…
No excuse early voting bill passes SC House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina House has unanimously approved allowing two weeks of early voting and other changes to the state election laws. The 114-0 vote on Wednesday brought Democrats and Republicans together on issues that have been…
Bill allowing for Juneteenth holiday passes SC Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would allow state employees to take the Juneteenth holiday or any other day instead of Confederate Memorial Day has unanimously passed the South Carolina Senate. The bill began as a proposal to add…
SC Governor's mansion "lights up in solidarity with the people of Ukraine"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Governor is showing support for the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. Monday night, Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a picture…
Former President Trump to rally in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Donald Trump is returning to South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Republican Party the former president will hold a rally at Florence Regional Airport on March 12th. In the 2020 election,…
SC Dept. of Ed to treat pandemic related mental health
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The State Department of Education is taking steps to recognize and treat the impacts of the pandemic on the mental health of children in South Carolina. Monday the…
Lawmaker files legislation to compensate those wrongfully convicted
Horry Co., SC (ABC/WPDE) --- Helping those who’ve been wronged by the justice system. That’s the goal one lawmaker says is behind a newly filed legislation at the State House. The motivation for…
Right of Conscience bill advances in State House
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A controversial bill advanced in the State House Thursday. According to the Campaign for Southern Equality, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee advanced Senate bill 811 known as the Right of…
National Politics
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 6:48 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- 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
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
- Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships Apr 3, 2026 8:34 AM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships
- Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State Apr 3, 2026 8:18 AM EDTGovernors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship
