Million Man March held in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest was held in downtown Columbia Sunday. More than a thousand people hit the pavement, some with signs, others in t-shirts with their calls for a change…
Politics
Clemson changes name of honors college
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--Friday The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the university’s honors college to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The honors college was previously named for John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a prominent…
Sen. Tim Scott on removal of Confederate names, monuments
(CNN) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, who is currently writing the GOP's Senate proposal for police reform was asked his opinion on removing Confederate names and monuments. Here's a look at what…
National protests continue as George Floyd's brother appears on Capitol Hill
(ABC News) -- Protests continue here in the Midlands and around the country, with thousands of demonstrators calling for an to end to systemic racism and police brutality. Now government…
President Trump to give party nomination acceptance speech in Florida, not at RNC in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The Republican National Committee announced it has selected Jacksonville, Florida, to host President Donald Trump's acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, after a standoff with North Carolina's Democratic governor over restrictions to safely host a large-scale event…
"AccelerateED" task force discusses how to return to school in the Fall
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Educators discussed recommendations that would make it safe for schools to reopen in the fall. Members of the AccelerateED Task Force talked about different schedule models, staggering arrival…
Rutherford defeats Richland Co. Coroner incumbent Watts
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Richland Co. will soon have a new coroner. Naida Rutherford defeated incumbent Gary Watts in Tuesday's Democratic primary. “I’m really just excited to use my voice and my platform…
State Election Commission to step in and help Richland County in June 23 run-offs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After complaints over how Tuesday’s primary was handled in Richland County, the State Election Commission announced they will be stepping in to help with the June 23 run-offs, but some…
SC preliminary Primary Election results
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Here is a look at the unofficial results of the South Carolina Primary: (As of Wednesday at 7:38 AM) per the SC Voters Election Commission. U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham - 313,739 (68%) * Presumptive Winner (Per AP)…
Former Gamecock Moe Brown wins Dem nomination for SC's 5th Congressional District
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Moe Brown won the Democratic nomination in the 5th District. According to the SC Election Commission, with about 27,000 votes counted, Brown had 67% of the votes over…
US Rep. Joe Wilson defeats lone challenger to secure republican nominee for SC's 2nd District
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Republicans in South Carolina's 2nd District again picked U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson to be their nominee. Click here to see election night results from the South Carolina Election Commission. Wilson on Tuesday defeated Michael Bishop, mayor…
Senator Lindsey Graham wins SC republican primary
Columbia, SC (AP) -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has been chosen as the…
Election Protection Hotline now live for Tuesday's primaries
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina will hold its primary election. For many people, they may be apprehensive about heading to the polls during a pandemic. If you do experience any…
SC Primaries Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Voters head to the polls for election day Tuesday. This one will be very different due to the coronavirus. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. According to the election commission more than 100,000 people are…
What you need to know before voting in the SC Primaries
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don't have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list…
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
