Ron Rivera, Panthers on the prowl during visit at the State House on Thursday
Representatives from the Carolina Panthers, including Head Coach Ron Rivera, met with Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) and other lawmakers in Columbia Thursday.
Politics
House passes 'Samantha Josephson safety act'
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- South Carolina lawmakers have voted to moved forward with the "Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act" which would require illuminated signs in all Ubers and Lyfts. Now that the…
STEM Education Day at the State House
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Time is running out for many bills in SC Legislature
Time is running out for some bills to have an easier trip through the South Carolina Legislature this week with the deadline on Wednesday.
Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…
Samantha Josephson law to require illuminated signage
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Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off at Governor's mansion
[gtxvideo vid='zvPbX4ey' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zvPbX4ey.jpg' vtitle='child abuse prevention'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month." Monday (4/1), Governor Henry McMaster was joined at the Governor's mansion by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and members of Children's Trust of South Carolina.…
Vice-President Mike Pence makes campaign stop in Greenville for Lindsey Graham
GREENVILLE, SC — Vice-President Mike Pence toured South Carolina Saturday campaigning with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who kicked off his re-election campaign. "Hello, Palmetto State," Pence said to the crowd. "South Carolina and America…
Trump cuts all direct assistance to Northern Triangle countries Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala
In a stunning about-face, State Department officials said that President Donald Trump is cutting off all direct assistance to the so-called Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. “At the Secretary’s instruction, we are carrying out the President’s direction and ending FY…
Senator Lindsey Graham and Vice President Pence scheduled to be in SC
[gtxvideo vid='VcLayxzN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcLayxzN.jpg' vtitle='Senator Lindsey Graham and VP Pence scheduled to be in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--US Senator Lindsey Graham will kick off his re-election campaign here in South Carolina this weekend. Vice President Mike Pence will help the Republican…
Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair speaks out about Pence visit
A Democrat who is thinking of challenging Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in next year's Senate election says Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to South Carolina does no favors for South Carolinians.
Prison Reform: First Steps Act in effect in SC
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Booker nets 1st 2020 endorsement from SC lawmaker
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has netted the first endorsement from a sitting lawmaker in the crucial early-voting state of South Carolina.
Presidental hopeful Beto O'Rourke in the Midlands meeting with mayor, students
Presidential candidates are not an uncommon site in South Carolina as the First-in-the-South primary draws near.
Russia probe over, Mueller hands over report to DOJ
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-awaited final report on the contentious Russia investigation that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency, entangled Trump’s family and resulted in criminal charges against some…
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
- Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting Sep 17, 2025 11:18 AM EDTRepublican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting
- 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
- Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions Sep 17, 2025 6:54 AM EDTRussia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence
- Democrat Xp Lee wins Minnesota House special election to fill assassinated legislator’s seat and preserve tie in chamber Sep 17, 2025 6:40 AM EDTDemocrat Xp Lee wins Minnesota House special election to fill assassinated legislator’s seat and preserve tie in chamber
- Justice Department says it's suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states Sep 17, 2025 5:57 AM EDTThe Justice Department says it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to provide their voter registration lists
- 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
