UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday.
Politics
Gov. McMaster suspends town councilman
The councilman was previously arrested for threatening the mayor.
State Supreme Court to hear 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's 6-week ban on abortions, also known as the "Heartbeat Law" has a date in court. Officials with Planned Parenthood say the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral…
Former VP Pence to visit SC
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)--According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is…
Biden administration invests $80 million in public school nutrition
Biden - Harris Administration invests millions in schools during 'National School Lunch Week'
California governor places abortion access billboard in Columbia
"Need an abortion? California is ready to help," reads the billboard with a Bible verse at the bottom that reads, " Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these." The billboard was paid for by the campaign for California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
Senator Lindesy Graham reacts to V.P. visit
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to the vice president's visit
VP Harris to speak at SC State convocation
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at South Carolina State University's Fall Convocation ceremony. University officials made the announcement Monday ahead of the ceremony which will take place Tuesday at…
Columbia city council meets to discuss several proposals
The Columbia City Council held its weekly meeting Tuesday.
Washington lawyer behind investigation of 'Whitewater' scandal dies at 76
Kenneth Starr, the polarizing former independent counsel who led a highly publicized investigation of then-President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 76, according to his family.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduces new abortion ban legislation
Graham introduced the 'Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act' in the United States Senate
Proposed abortion ban bill rejected by State House
A proposed near-total abortion ban bill was rejected in the State Senate Thursday after a medical affairs committee removed exceptions for rape and incest victims.
S.C. Senate votes 27-16 in favor of amended Abortion Ban bill with exceptions
Senate votes 27 to 16 in favor of passing the Abortion Ban Bill, which now heads back to the House
Governor McMaster declares September 'Workforce Development' month
Governor Henry McMaster declares September ' Workforce Development' month
SC Judge deems death by firing squad unconstitutional
A South Carolina judge rules death by firing squad is unconstitutional
National Politics
- Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers Oct 28, 2026 3:39 PM EDTGeorgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States
- Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work? Oct 28, 2026 7:00 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump wants midterm voters to imagine he's on the ballot and has seized the political spotlight in a way that makes such make-believe seem a bit more real
- Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over economy Oct 28, 2026 6:58 AM EDTRepublicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm elections
- Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls Oct 28, 2026 2:50 AM EDTA federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls
- Ex-FBI officials due back in court in Hunter Biden laptop case Oct 28, 2026 2:02 AM EDTA federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hun...
- Prominent Georgia Republican gets 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in Ponzi scheme Oct 27, 2026 2:58 PM EDTA prominent Georgia Republican has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme
- US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit Oct 27, 2026 2:51 PM EDTAmericans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated
- Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate Oct 27, 2026 12:25 PM EDTLibertarian candidates in highly competitive U.S. Senate races could play spoiler in a year the Senate majority hangs in the balance
- How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections Oct 27, 2026 6:46 AM EDTWhen President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks
- Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course Oct 27, 2026 6:39 AM EDTA federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital
