President Trump promises ‘orderly transition’ on Jan. 20
President Trump says there “will be an orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Politics
Columbia residents react to attack at the U.S. Capitol by angry protestors
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Leaders from across the country, including many here in South Carolina were not the only ones reacting to the more than four hour attack unfold on their…
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - Experts on far-right extremism say the storming of the U.S. Capitol is a jarring but natural product of years of violence and hateful rhetoric stoked by disinformation and conspiracy theories. Members of the Proud Boys…
Paul Livingston chosen as Richland Co. Council Chair
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --Councilman Paul Livingston was re-elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair as they held their first meeting of 2021. Co Council member Yvonne McBride…
No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back last summer. Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley said Tuesday that he had decided…
What you need to know about your stimulus check payment
(ABC News7) --- NEW YORK -- As millions are receiving their second round of stimulus checks, many of those eligible are already facing issues securing their $600 payments. According to the IRS, those…
National Guard called in ahead of pro-Trump rally during Biden confirmation hearing
A stage is set up on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in preparation for a rally on Jan. 6, the day when Congress is scheduled to meet to formally…
Lawmakers unhappy with state's vaccine roll-out despite above average numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country. The health department says the state has administered…
SC Supreme Court suspends former councilwoman's law license
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A former South Carolina county's councilwoman, accused of paying for vacations and shopping sprees with taxpayers' money, has been temporarily barred from practicing law. In an order posted…
Congress approves COVID-19 relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Lawmakers announced the agreement Sunday after days of negotiations, and passage by Congress is expected Monday. The agreement would establish…
Richland Councilwoman indicted on 'public corruption' charges faces judge Friday
Richland Co. SC (WOLO) -- Outgoing Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state Grand Jury on public corruption charges. The state's case against Myers includes allegations that she…
S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday the state congressman announced that after being tested for coronavirus his test results reveals he has contracted the virus. Wilson issued a brief statement reminding people of the importance to do everything they can to…
Longtime SC Democratic Party leader Don Fowler dies at 85
The former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
Negotiations are still being hammered out to save a COVID relief bill
(CNN) --- Negotiations are underway to find a compromise to save a COVID-19 relief bill on Capitol Hill. The debate on coronavirus relief comes as Congress must also pass a one-point-four trillion dollar…
SC Director of Health Human Services resigns
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After three years as the Director for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Joshua Baker is stepping down. He was appointed to the position by Governor McMaster in 2017 and says his resignation…
National Politics
- Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting Jan 25, 2026 10:53 PM ESTA growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis
- How a court win could help the Democrats pick up a House seat in New York Jan 24, 2026 11:49 AM ESTA judge’s decision to toss out the boundaries of the only Republican-held congressional district in New York City could help Democrats notch a win in the national redistricting wars — but for now, the outcome remains uncertain
- Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view Jan 23, 2026 1:49 PM ESTThe shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
- Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold Jan 23, 2026 7:25 AM ESTA vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state
- 5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care Jan 23, 2026 6:53 AM ESTLawyers representing 5 Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge to keep blocking President Donald Trump's effort to withhold funding for child care subsidies and other programs in their states
- Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home Jan 23, 2026 2:29 AM ESTFederal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter
- Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits Jan 23, 2026 1:09 AM ESTMaine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant...
- Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud Jan 22, 2026 11:25 PM ESTGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House
- Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states Jan 22, 2026 8:21 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia
- Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody Jan 22, 2026 6:41 PM ESTDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
