Trump Boat Parade takes to waters of Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--During the Fourth of July weekend, on Sunday, there was a show of support for President Donald Trump on the waters of Lake Murray. …
Politics
COVID-19 national numbers surging to record highs with 40 states seeing increase
(CNN) - 60 percent of all the world's coronavirus cases have been reported in the past month. Wednesday, the United States saw its highest single day of new COVID-19 cases, with nearly 47,000…
US economy continues to suffer during COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) - Across the US, the economy continues to take a major hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Many businesses are on life support, and a million and…
Voters at the polls for SC Runoff elections
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in South Carolina are at the polls Tuesday for the 'Primary' Runoff elections. On the ballot- races that were too close to call following the June 9, 2020 Primary. 23 of…
SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster 'irresponsible' and 'reckless' to encourage residents to follow recommendations for 'good hygiene' in what she referred to as a mere 'pep talk' instead of responding to the…
McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina's new US attorney
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. [FILE] (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday…
Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott's police reform bill. Scott says the' Justice Act Bi'll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public…
Richland Co. Elections Board names new director
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-- For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county's elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board's new…
Supreme Court rejects President Trump's decision to end DACA
WASHINGTON (AP)- - The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. The outcome seems certain to elevate the…
Headed to the polls for the June 23 Primary Runoff? Here are things you need to know
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Voters in some South Carolina precincts will head back to the polls to vote in a primary runoff Tuesday, June 23. If you're planning on voting in the Primary Runoff there are some rules you need to know,…
Congressman Clyburn and Rep. Joe Cunningham to host virtual forum on Mother Emanuel 5th Anniversary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today at 4pm Congressman James Clyburn and Representative Joe Cunningham are hosting a virtual forum to mark the 5th Anniversary of the Emanuel AME Shooting tragedy. Among the items to discuss,…
Columbia unanimously passes updated 'Use of Force' policy
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask 'Emergency Order'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it…
Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college…
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
Senate GOP set to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill & the White House will announce its own executive actions.
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
