President Biden tackles 'junk fees'
President Joe Biden take steps to crackdown on 'junk fees'
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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.
Senator Lindesy Graham reacts to V.P. visit
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to the vice president's visit
VP Harris to speak at SC State convocation
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at South Carolina State University's Fall Convocation ceremony. University officials made the announcement Monday ahead of the ceremony which will take place Tuesday at…
Columbia city council meets to discuss several proposals
The Columbia City Council held its weekly meeting Tuesday.
Washington lawyer behind investigation of 'Whitewater' scandal dies at 76
Kenneth Starr, the polarizing former independent counsel who led a highly publicized investigation of then-President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 76, according to his family.
National Politics
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- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- 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
