Americans flock to the polls in record early voting numbers
With election day just two weeks away, a record number of Americans are already casting their ballots.
Politics
Final presidential debate scheduled for Thursday night
The third and final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled for Thursday. It's set to take place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee at 9 p.m.
Columbia Mayor and local law enforcement to speak on voter safety Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and local law enforcement are planning for the 2020 Election. Monday afternoon Mayor Benjamin, along with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police Chief William…
Two new grant programs to assist small, minority businesses
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster released details about two new South Carolina CARES act grant programs that will specifically go towards helping small and minority business throughout the state.Both programs are designed to give reimbursements to small…
Sen. Kamala Harris suspending campaign events amidst positive coronavirus tests from people involved with campaign
According to Joe Biden's presidential campaign, vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday. This comes after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
Pres. Trump, former VP Joe Biden to host individual town halls rather than debate Thursday night
President trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will both have town hall meetings Thursday night at 8 p.m.
Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed
President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden will compete for TV audiences in dueling town halls tonight.
Jaime Harrison calls on Sen. Lindsey Graham to apologize for comments on "good old days of segregation"
Jaime Harrison is calling on Senator Lindsey Graham to apologize for referring to the "good old days of segregation" during Wednesday's Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Senator Graham says he was being sarcastic and using the term to make a point.
Gov. McMaster signs bill giving state-sponsored health benefits to firefighters battling cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) signed a bill Wednesday morning…
AP: Graham's $28M sets quarterly fundraise record for Senate GOP
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has set a fundraising record for Republican Senate candidates, bringing in $28 million in the third quarter of a reelection battle that is swiftly becoming among the more expensive in the country.
Second day of Senate confirmation hearing takes confrontational tone
WASHINGTON (AP) -…
SC Department of corrections to spend nearly a million to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in prisons
The State Department of corrections is spending close to one million dollars on air purifiers to combat the spread of covid-19 in prisons. The agency told lawmakers it plans to install…
Graham schedules vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court - before her confirmation hearings have even ended. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham scheduled a committee vote…
Jaime Harrison campaign breaks congressional fundraising record
United States Senate candidate Jamie Harrison shattered a campaign fundraising record over the weekend.
U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison declines to participate in debate Friday
The Lindsey Graham campaign says that Graham's opponent in the race for the U.S. Senate, democrat Jaime Harrison, has declined to participate in the second senate debate scheduled for Friday evening in Spartanburg.
National Politics
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
- Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows Jun 3, 2026 12:10 PM EDTA new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades
- Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies Jun 3, 2026 10:21 AM EDTSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term Jun 3, 2026 10:17 AM EDTLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her bid for reelection
- California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting Jun 3, 2026 10:09 AM EDTCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
- US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe Jun 3, 2026 8:42 AM EDTThe U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor
- California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change Jun 3, 2026 8:25 AM EDTTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom
- Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor Jun 3, 2026 7:21 AM EDTFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
- 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
