Biden notches three more victories; Sanders reassessing campaign
Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona against Bernie Sanders by the coronavirus on Tuesday.
Politics
City of Columbia curfew goes in effect tonight at 11PM
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tonight, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM.…
S.C. Senate passes $45 million emergency funding plan to fight COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate voted to give the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) a major boost in its fight against the coronavirus. Lawmakers voted…
City of Columbia declares 'State of Emergency'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars…
National response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
(CNN) --- President Donald Trump gave an update on the United States response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Monday afternoon. This comes as local Governments have been issuing their own instructions to their…
SC March and April elections postponed due to Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Governor Henry McMaster announced the postponement of all elections until May 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. Specific dates will be announced later. This announcement has no impact on the March Candidate filing period. Candidate filing will open…
Governor McMaster holds 'State of Emergency' briefing
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Just before 5:30PM Friday, South Carolina (R) Governor Henry McMaster officially declared a State of Emergency in the state. There are a few things that this now means for…
Governor to declare state of emergency, two school districts closed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the governor's office, Gov. Henry McMaster will declare a state of emergency throughout the state Friday in response to the coronavirus. The governor will also announce the closure of both Kershaw Co. and Lancaster Co.…
Sen. Graham to self-quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will self-quarantine after his visit to the president's home at Mar-A-Lago last weekend. The senator was there at the same time as the president of Brazil who is awaiting the results of…
Governor requests emergency funds for coronavirus response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster requested that the legislature pass a joint resolution to take $45 million from the 2019-2020 contingency reserve fund immediately available to DHEC for its…
Senator Lindsey Graham under self quarantine after Mar-a-lago visit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has agreed to place himself under quarantine after a visit to Mar-a-Lago in Florida last weekend. The Senator's office sent out a…
Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and…
S.C. House passes amended version of the state's $10 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion…
Longtime state senator announces retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)--A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not…
Columbia to consider suspending council meetings over coronavirus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With growing concerns over the Coronavirus, and with health officials urging people to limit intimate contact to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, City leaders are considering suspending the normal operating procedures of their City…
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
