New legislation targets nicotine amounts in E-cigs
(CNN) - There's a new bill in Washington that's taking on the vaping crisis. The newly proposed legislation would cap the amount of nicotine levels in e-cigarettes. The bill…
Politics
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris returns to SC
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- With South Carolina having the first in the South Primary, it's no surprise Democratic candidates on the campaign trail continue to make the Palmetto State an important stop. Saturday October 5, 2019, Kamala Harris will return to South…
'Are you talking to me?' Trump's anger on impeachment erupts
Jaw thrust forward and ready to rumble, President Donald Trump plowed his way through a day of questions Wednesday about his controversial phone call with Ukraine’s leader, his private anger about the House impeachment effort bursting into full public view.
Sanford, other GOP Trump challengers slow to raise money for primary
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Mark Sanford, the most prominent primary challenger to President Donald Trump, has said he won't solicit contributions from his longtime donor base until he's "proven a measure of electoral success." Bill Kristol has yet to fully activate…
President Trump approves Gov. McMaster's request for Dorian federal aid
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- President Donald Trump has approved Governor Henry McMaster's request for federal aid following hurricane Dorian. The federal aid will be used across 11 coastal counties to supplement emergency work…
As more video from the Ukraine call surfaces President Trump prepares for an impeachment fight
(CNN) President Trump is now comparing the white house officials who shared information with the whistleblower spies. Friday night even more video from inside that room, showing president is still searching for answers.…
Democratic Presidential candidate Cory Booker to hold 'Booker Block Party' in SC
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Democratic Presidential candidate Cory Booker is returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. The New Jersey Senator is scheduled to visit South Carolina Sunday, September 29th for another chance to meet members of the community as he campaign…
National group upset over Governor's Prayers during Hurricane Dorian Preparations
A national organization says the Governor is violating the constitution by holding prayers before press conferences.
South Carolina councilman passes away
A councilman for Berkeley County has passed away, according to the county.
A look at previous Presidents impeached in US History
(CNN) --- If President Trump is impeached, he will not be the first. Two Presidents have been impeached previously, President Andrew Johnson and President Bill Clinton. President Johnson was impeached in 1868 after he…
Trump Impeachment- the latest
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A whistleblower complaint that has triggered a renewed impeachment effort in the House will be available to some members and staff of congressional intelligence committees Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter. The House and…
DNC raises polling, donor threshold for 2020 presidential primary
(CNN) --- The Democratic National Committee is raising the polling and donor thresholds for qualifying for the party's 20-20 presidential primary debates. Starting in the November debate, candidates will have to reach three percent…
Leading Democrats gather for funeral of SC's Emily Clyburn
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Leading congressional Democrats and some of the party's presidential contenders are gathering for the funeral of Emily Clyburn, wife of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Georgia Congressman…
New Columbia ordinance to remove employment barriers for former inmates
The City of Columbia is the first to make a major move they hope will take the handcuffs off of former inmates, ultimately creating a level playing field when it comes to getting out of jail, and getting a job.
Pelosi pushes for lower prescription drug costs
(CNN) --- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the Federal government to limit the cost of some prescription drugs. Pelosi's new plan would give the Health and Human Services Secretary the authority…
National Politics
- Experts independently resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump administration Sep 18, 2025 4:38 AM EDTA U.S. Census Bureau advisory committee disbanded by the Trump administration has reconstituted itself
- Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky Sep 18, 2025 3:58 AM EDTIn an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing
- House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk Sep 18, 2025 3:18 AM EDTThe House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
- Democrats press FBI director on Epstein files and other takeaways from his testimony to Congress Sep 18, 2025 1:10 AM EDTFBI Director Kash Patel has defended the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files as he returned to Capitol Hill for a second day to face intense questioning from Democrats over his promises of transparency surrounding the convicted...
- Federal judge orders Alabama's largest county to redraw racially gerrymandered districts Sep 18, 2025 12:22 AM EDTA federal judge on Tuesday ordered Alabama’s largest county to redraw county commission lines
- Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $1.36 million in legal bills Sep 18, 2025 12:06 AM EDTIt’s another blow to Rudy Giuliani’s withered wallet: A judge has ordered the former New York City mayor to pay $1.36 million in legal fees he racked up during investigations into his efforts to overturn President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss
- NYC mayor throws support behind bill to ban Central Park horse carriages Sep 17, 2025 10:22 PM EDTNew York City’s mayor has thrown his support behind a proposal to end the horse-drawn carriages that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years, citing safety concerns
- Voters oust supervisor who turned a coastal highway into a car-free park Sep 17, 2025 6:45 PM EDTA San Francisco supervisor has been recalled after he successfully pushed to turn part of a coastal highway into a car-free park
- What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump Sep 17, 2025 11:48 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts before the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats
- Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race Sep 17, 2025 11:47 AM EDTA Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor
