Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
Politics
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers during mail turmoil
(Associated Press) ---PORTLAND, Maine -- At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said. Pingree, a…
SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…
Steve Bannon indicted in "Build the Wall" scheme
New York, NY (AP)-- Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall." The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…
Trump pushes for boycott of Goodyear over its policy on "MAGA" wear
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had “announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.” But the company didn’t announce such a specific ban,…
Harris aims to unite party during acceptance of VP nomination
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Kamala Harris is poised to make history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket. It's a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against…
Poll: Americans embarrassed by COVID 19 response
New York, NY (CNN)--Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That's according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be…
No new curfew for Columbia...for now
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…
Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office
Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…
State flags at half-staff in memory of former state representative
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags flew at half-staff across the state Tuesday to honor a former state representative. Governor Henry McMaster's office says the flags were lowered in honor of Floyd Breeland. After serving in the US…
President declares August National Suffrage Month
Washington, D.C. (CNN)---President Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring August "National Suffrage Month." it comes on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote on…
State lawmakers to consider election changes
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's speech at 2020 DNC
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
SC Senate called back to 'protect the voter and the vote'
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
Congressman Clyburn to address DNC
Washington D.C. (AP)-- South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He'll bring that connection…
National Politics
- The Clippers can't lose. A man had to eat his tweet. It's a turnaround like none other in the NBA Jan 27, 2026 1:33 PM ESTKawhi Leonard has been leading the NBA in scoring since December 20th, averaging 31.8 points per game
- Alex Vindman, who testified against Trump during his first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race Jan 27, 2026 12:05 PM ESTA key figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat
- Sean Payton's gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos' Super Bowl dreams Jan 27, 2026 11:25 AM ESTSean Payton's decision to go for it on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal has sparked plenty of debate after the Denver Broncos' 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC championship
- 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
