Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential campaign at Charleston Southern University
South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott has officially announced his 2024 presidential bid.
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Tim Scott set to announce launch of his 2024 GOP presidential campaign
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce his bid for president
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina files paperwork to enter 2024 Republican presidential race
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott enters the 2024 Republican presidential race
Protestors rally against 6 week abortion ban
Monday evening several people gathered at the South Carolina state house to protest against the passing of the six week abortion ban.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Trump probe
A new report alleges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I) should not have launched a full probe into the connection between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia during the 20-16 election.
Governor: SC General Assembly to reconvene for special session Tuesday
Governor Henry McMaster has issued an Executive to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up several issues.
Congressman Jim Clyburn to receive an honorary degree
In tonight's abc's of education South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn will be awarded with an honorary degree from Howard University this weekend.
EPA proposes new emission standards
The environmental protection agency (EPA) is proposing a new set of climate rules.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces bill to give law enforcement raises
Washington, DC (WOLO) --- In just a few days we will celebrate the law enforcement community that protects and serves members of the community. United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee wants to recognize…
Survivor of race massacre seeking reparations
Just as a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre celebrates her 109th birthday this year, a hearing takes to finally get justice. Viola Fletcher was only 7-years-old when an angry white mob destroyed…
Lawmakers look to boost state employees pay
The state's growing economy has lawmakers looking to boost planned raises for state employees.
Forest Acres General Election unofficial results are in
The unofficial results are in as Forest Acres announces a new Mayor, and two new Council members in the city's General Election Tuesday.
Trump liable for battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll suit
Carroll, who brought the lawsuit in November, alleged that Trump defamed her in his 2022 Truth Social post by calling her allegations "a Hoax and a lie" and saying "This woman is not my type!" when he denied her claim that Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s.
Forest Acres residents head to the polls Tuesday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Voters in forest acres will choose a new Mayor in the city's General Election. Frank Brunson... who served as the City's Mayor since 2003, announced he will not…
President Biden orders flags be flown half staff honoring Texas victims
Flags across the state are at half staff this week to honor those shot and killed in Allen Texas over the weekend.
National Politics
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- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
- US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list Jul 27, 2026 6:58 AM EDTA federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot
- Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP Jul 25, 2026 2:01 PM EDTDemocratic Senate candidate James Talarico toured Texas's southern border
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews Jul 25, 2026 1:54 AM EDTJoe Biden has dropped a lawsuit in which he sought block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before the Delaware Democrat was elected president
- Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate Jul 24, 2026 11:00 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has ordered his administration to install signs at the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum
- Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar Jul 24, 2026 5:32 AM EDTDemocrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
- Trump welcomes the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House Jul 24, 2026 12:33 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump has celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world.”
