Alabama Senate passes near total ban on abortion
Alabama lawmakers have passed a near total ban on abortion.
Politics
Former Detention Center officer charged with harassment
Spartanburg, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a former Detention Center Officer authorities say violated an order placed on him by a Judge following a May 3rd arrest for…
SC Lawmakers consider special session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are considering coming back in special session to deal with the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper and budget vetoes by the governor. The House unanimously approved Thursday a resolution allowing lawmakers to…
McMaster celebrates 'Senior Citizen Day'
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Governor salutes military spouses with proclamation to honor their sacrifice
[gtxvideo vid='Vs0WyoDJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vs0WyoDJ.jpg' vtitle='MILITARY SPOUSE MONTH'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Governor Henry McMaster dedicated this month to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve in the Armed Forces. Tuesday afternoon, Governor McMaster…
Governor declares May as "Military Spouse Appreciation Month"
[gtxvideo vid='DQKqdZ5z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DQKqdZ5z.jpg' vtitle='Governor declares May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor McMaster has dedicated the month of May to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve…
Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL's Carolina Panthers' practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house…
Mayors send letter to senate in support of Panthers bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The mayors of five of the state's largest cities sent a letter to the senate Tuesday in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the NFL'S Carolina Panthers practice facility to South Carolina. The mayors…
Governor names first South Carolina State Child Advocate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill…
Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues 2020 campaign in the Midlands Monday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO/WCIV)- South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he will be returning to South Carolina for a two-day swing through Orangeburg and North Charleston. On Sunday, the hopeful for the Democratic presidential nomination will hold a town hall at…
Former VP and Democratic Candidate for President Joe Biden to visit SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden will be in South Carolina this weekend. It is Biden's first visit to the Palmetto State since announcing his run. According to his campaign, Biden will be…
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden will make his first campaign stop in Columbia this weekend
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden is headed to Columbia!
Senators: An education reform bill will not be passed this session
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Seeing 10,000 teachers AND THEIR SUPPORTERS stand loud and proud on the State House lawn left Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) with a strong request for…
National Day of Prayer at the State House
[gtxvideo vid='cNiyRXhd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cNiyRXhd.jpg' vtitle='National Day of Prayer at the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - People gathered on the steps of the State House to lift their hands in prayer for the "The National Day of Prayer." It's observed each…
10,000 plus show support for educators
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National Politics
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
