President Trump speculates on research into sunlight, disinfectant to fight coronavirus
The White House pitched "emerging" research on the benefits of sunlight and humidity in diminishing the threat of the coronavirus.
Politics
Republicans leap to reopen economy; Democrats more cautious
Announcing plans to begin reopening his state, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster cited the ongoing economic damage from the coronavirus.
Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant…
Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…
Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety…
Democratic lawmakers propose Americans receive $2,000 monthly payments
Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed a bill that would provide Americans with $2,000 in payments each month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham supports president's decision to cut WHO funding
Washington, D.C., (WOLO)--In a statement released Wednesday, US senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump's decision to pull US funding from the World Health Organization. The president announced the move…
Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency in response to Monday's storms, tornadoes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to Monday's storms which included 11 tornadoes according to The National Weather Service. According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division the storms damaged at least 911…
Senators Graham, Scott discuss coronavirus concerns with religious leaders
Columbia, SC (AP) -- -US Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott spoke with religious leaders from across the state about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their congregations. The Senators from…
Trump announces US will halt WHO funding over alleged mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) - The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 25,000 Americans and infected at least 600,000 more. It's a grim milestone…
SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster "Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the…
USPS says it will run out of money by September if congress doesn't help
(CNN) - The United States Postal Service says it will run out of money by September if congress doesn't step in to…
Columbia's extended citywide curfew goes into effect tonight
Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin will extend the citywide curfew starting tonight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Economists estimate SC to lose $1B in revenue from COVID-19
Economists believe South Carolina’s budget will lose more than $1 billion estimated to be in next year’s budget because of the coronavirus.
Columbia extends citywide curfew for additional 61 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was…
National Politics
- Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence Jan 28, 2026 8:05 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power
- Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires Jan 28, 2026 5:49 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025
- Detainees to testify about legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Jan 28, 2026 5:31 AM ESTFormer detainees are set to testify about conditions at a Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
- Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall Jan 28, 2026 5:09 AM ESTA man has sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground during a town hall she was hosting
- Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama Jan 28, 2026 2:05 AM ESTA Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment Jan 28, 2026 1:25 AM ESTA groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go
- Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program Jan 28, 2026 12:29 AM ESTThe Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers
- Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal Jan 27, 2026 10:45 PM ESTA Virginia judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state’s Congressional maps was illegal, setting back the party’s efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House in November
- Federal judge issues temporary order prohibiting removal of 5-year-old boy and father who were detained in Minnesota Jan 27, 2026 9:41 PM ESTFederal judge issues temporary order prohibiting removal of 5-year-old boy and father who were detained in Minnesota
- Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 Jan 27, 2026 9:17 PM ESTYale University is eliminating tuition for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year
