City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal…
Politics
President Trump signs temporary government funding bill
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to fund the government through Dec. 11, averting the possibility of a government shutdown.
Senate Minority leader, Schumer forces procedural vote on bill to protect pre-existing conditions
(CNN)-- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an extremely rare move Tuesday, took control of the Senate floor and is forcing a procedural vote on a bill, a step that is typically done only by the Senate majority leader. The…
UofSC Political Science Dept. Chair previews what lies ahead for Tuesday's debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- With five weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are set to go head-to-head in their first debate Tuesday in Cleveland.…
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
(AP) - President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House, according to a report in The New York Times. Trump has fiercely guarded…
Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday, capping a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
Mayor of Irmo says 'this virus is no joke' after testing positive for COVID-19
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --- The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while…
"Most violent" night of protest seen in Portland after Breonna Taylor grand jury announcement
Protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black people take cover from smoke during a demonstration in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Protesters in Portland hurled Molotov cocktails at officers in Oregon's largest…
Justice Department to take Google to court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with…
South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Evette…
Senator Lindsey Graham 'dead set' on confirming nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg
(CNN) --Senator Lindsey Graham says he's “dead set” on confirming president Trump's nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg. Graham is now arguing they need to appoint a justice as soon as possible given how…
Federal judge rules witness signatures not required on mail-in ballots in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge in South Carolina has struck down a rule requiring mail-in absentee ballots for the November election be signed by witnesses. U.S. District Judge Michelle Childs ordered the state Election Commission to immediately inform…
SC Legislature 2-week special session ends with money talk
The September special session of the South Carolina Legislature continues this week with more discussions about money.
SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: 'Justice Ginsburg is…
President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President, all flags at the…
National Politics
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a star turn as he helps carry the Seahawks to the Super Bowl Jan 27, 2026 9:00 AM ESTJaxon Smith-Njigba made plenty of spectacular plays during the best season by a wide receiver in Seattle Seahawks history, so it wasn’t a shock that he added another highlight during the NFC championship game
- Minnesota killing produces backlash against Trump administration from Second Amendment advocates Jan 27, 2026 8:53 AM ESTProminent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterization of Alex Pretti as responsible for his own death because he lawfully possessed a weapon
- Trump to visit Iowa in an effort to focus on affordability amid fallout from Minneapolis shooting Jan 27, 2026 8:53 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as the White House tries to focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections despite fallout over the administration's immigration crackdown
- Fed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics Jan 27, 2026 5:10 AM ESTAfter two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward and uneventful as possible, though President Donald Trump probably still won’t like the result
- Federal judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon's voter rolls Jan 27, 2026 4:59 AM ESTA federal judge in Oregon has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon's unredacted voter rolls
- The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress Jan 27, 2026 2:13 AM ESTThe shooting deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have upended the politics of the Trump administration’s deportation agenda
- Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district Jan 27, 2026 1:41 AM ESTNew York’s congressional redistricting battle is headed back to court
- Patriots' latest Super Bowl run can put cap on improbable turnaround Jan 27, 2026 12:53 AM ESTSimilar to Tom Brady before him, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye pulled out a win in his second NFL season in a snowy playoff game
- What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti Jan 26, 2026 11:25 PM ESTThe fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation
- Penske's Porsche clinches 3rd straight Rolex 24 win, offering hope amid challenging year Jan 26, 2026 7:34 PM ESTTeam Penske's Porsche Penske Motorsports program shined in 2025, despite a tough year for their IndyCar and NASCAR teams
