Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
Politics
Second night of Democratic debate attracts more viewers than first
(CNN) --- Wednesday night the second Democratic debate came to a close. According to Politico, the first night of the debate brought in 8.7 million viewers, a steep drop from the first night of…
Democratic candidates gear up for round 2
DETROIT, MI (CNN) --- With so many Democratic candidates, these debates are having to be split up into two groups over two nights. The second Democratic debate will continue tonight, Wednesday July 31,…
California governor signs bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns
California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Beto O'Rourke opens SC campaign headquarters in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Former Texas congressman and democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke is strengthening his presence in the palmetto state. O'Rourke opened both a South Carolina field…
Trump appears in front of doctored seal with Russian and golf imagery, TPUSA aide fired
An audiovisual aide for conservative student group Turning Point USA was fired this week after President Donald Trump appeared on a stage in front of a parody image of the presidential seal at its Teen Student Action Summit.
Hemp flower removed from CBD store shelves
A recent crackdown by sled clarifies what can and cannot be sold in CBD stores statewide.
South Carolina Supreme Court abolishes common law marriage
The South Carolina Supreme Court has abolished common law marriages in the state.
Trump administration releases plan to speed up deportation process
WASHINGTON, DC (CNN) ---- The Trump Administration has a new plan that would speed up the deportation of thousands of immigrants. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin Mcaleenan says the new plan would target…
Ex-SC attorney jailed for fraud blogs about ‘redshirt’ year
A former South Carolina prosecutor jailed for wire fraud has launched a blog to document what he’s calling his “redshirt year” in prison.
Jill Biden scheduled to return to Palmetto state
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) ---- On Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jill Biden, the wife of Former Vice President and now Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina. During the trip Biden is expected…
Retired General Robert Caslen voted to lead USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving a vote of no confidence, the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees voted to elect Robert Caslen's nomination to be the next president of the…
USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The namesake of USC's School of Business, and the University's largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75…
DNC warns presidential campaigns not to use 'Face App'
(CNN) --- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is warning 20-20 presidential campaigns not to use face-app The Russian developed app allows users to edit pictures in order to make people look older. Its makers…
National Politics
- 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
- Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes Sep 17, 2025 11:34 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the "radical left" after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
- Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting Sep 17, 2025 11:18 AM EDTRepublican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting
- Joel Willett says security clearance revoking gave added incentive to run for Senate Sep 17, 2025 10:38 AM EDTJoel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, has launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky
- Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions Sep 17, 2025 6:54 AM EDTRussia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence
- Democrat Xp Lee wins Minnesota House special election to fill assassinated legislator’s seat and preserve tie in chamber Sep 17, 2025 6:40 AM EDTDemocrat Xp Lee wins Minnesota House special election to fill assassinated legislator’s seat and preserve tie in chamber
- Justice Department says it's suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states Sep 17, 2025 5:57 AM EDTThe Justice Department says it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to provide their voter registration lists
- From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence Sep 17, 2025 5:55 AM EDTPolitical violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times in recent months, culminating with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university
- Prosecutors already have dropped nearly a dozen cases from Trump's DC crime surge, judge says Sep 17, 2025 5:54 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s law-enforcement intervention in the nation’s capital has led to federal charges against more than 50 people over the past month
