Vote 2020 Preview: Second Congressional District
With Election Day less than one week away, all seven of South Carolina's seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has represented the…
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Over one million absentee ballots have been cast in SC so far, setting a new record
According to the South Carolina State Election Commission, 1,013,000 South Carolinians have returned their absentee ballots for the 2020 election so far. This more than doubles the previous record for absentee voting when 503,000 absentee votes were cast in the 2016 General Election.
The countdown to the election keeps candidates on the campaign trail
(CNN) -- Just less than a week. That's all the time that's left in the presidential campaign. The clock is ticking for the candidates and they 're using each moment left to…
Vice President Pence visits the Palmetto State
This afternoon, Vice President Mike Pence made a campaign stop at Donaldson Airport in Greenville. Pence was there for the "Make America Great Again" victory rally and to voice the administration's support for Senator Lindsey Graham.
Fifth Congressional District candidates talk keys to economic recovery ahead of election
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- With just a week before Election Day, several Congressional races are coming down the home stretch. One of those races is in South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District, where…
Vote 2020 Preview: Fifth Congressional District
With just a week to go until Election Day, all seven Congressional seats in South Carolina are up for grabs. One of those seats falls in the Fifth District, which…
Senate candidate Jamie Harrison holds 'Get out the Vote' drive in concert
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Democratic Senate Candidate Jamie Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before hosting a drive-in 'Get out the Vote Concert at Benedict College. South Carolina native and radio personality Charlemagne…
State agency still approving nearly all large events despite rise in COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's business agency has approved more than 90% of the more than 800 events that planned to attract at least 250 people since the governor removed the coronavirus-related ban on the gatherings in early August.…
Common visits Columbia to campaign for Jaime Harrison
We are just over a week away from 2020 election and candidates are making their final push for votes. Monday afternoon, democratic Senate candidate Jaime Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before a drive-in "Get Out the Vote" concert Monday night at Benedict College.
Vice President Pence to visit SC Tuesday
The Palmetto State is getting ready to welcome back Vice President Mike Pence Tuesday.
Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do…
The stage is set for the final presidential debate Thursday night
The final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is set to take place tonight in Nashville, Tennessee. It starts at 9 p.m at Belmont University.
GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate.
Wilson, Boroughs face off in Congressional debate
Tuesday night Republican Representative Joe Wilson faced off against Democratic Candidate Adair Boroughs in a debate for the second District Congressional race. During the one hour face-off the pandemic took center stage. Newcomer…
Nancy Pelosi extends stimulus package deadline
Tuesday was the self-imposed deadline given by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to wrap up negotiations on a nearly $2 trillion pandemic relief bill. While she was scheduled to give the final decision earlier this afternoon, she is now allowing both sides more time to continue negotiations.
National Politics
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- Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students Jun 3, 2026 7:04 AM EDTUnder the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students
