Area law enforcement gear up State House rallies
Columbia,SC ( WOLO) --- There are several groups of protesters who plan to converge at the State House Friday and Saturday. After peaceful protests in May turned violent in the Capital City.…
Politics
President Donald Trump accepts Republican nomination during RNC
(ABC News) -- Facing multiple crises, a hurricane, the shooting of Jacob Blake and the coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump making his case for re-election. Mary Moloney has more on the final…
'One Republic Militia' to protest while legally carrying concealed weapons
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- also happening at the state house tomorrow.. a group called One Republic Militia will gather for an event they're calling 'SC Stands'. The organization's leader telling ABC Columbia "we want…
Family of Wisconsin man shot several times pleads for peace
(CNN) at the request of the Wisconsin Governor, President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard and federal law enforcement to Kenosha after protests turned deadly. The community's outrage comes after officers shot Jacob…
Group of Mayors sue federal government over 'ghost guns'
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is part of a group of Mayors that are suing the federal government over what they are calling a 'public safety threat'. Wednesday Mayor…
Some of the biggest moments during the third night of the RNC
(ABC News) --- Republicans continued their pitch to the American people to re-elect President Donald J. Trump. Wednesday headline speaker, Vice President Mike Pence who addressed the pandemic and racial unrest unfolding in…
Governor recognizes Darlington Raceway for contributions made to SC
Governor Henry McMaster spent Wednesday recognizing the Darlington Raceway for its contributions to the state of South Carolina. Dalington Raceway was the first venue to hold a live sporting event following mass…
SC applies for federal Lost Wages Assistance program
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor's Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for…
Marking 100 years of women voting in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Celebrating 100 years of women's right to vote. Wednesday is 'She Did' day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women's Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held…
Trump family takes center stage during night two of the RNC
(ABC News) -- First Lady Melania Trump headlining night two, the Republican National Convention Tuesday along with other members of the Trump family, as well as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as well…
Night one of the Republican National Convention
(CNN) --- Two of South Carolina's most prominent political figures front and center Monday night as the Republican National Convention kicked off from Charlotte., North Carolina Former Governor Nikki Haley and…
RNC peaceful protests in Charlotte turn violent
Written by: Trish Williford Charlotte, NC (WOLO) -- A peaceful protest in Uptown Charlotte turned violent. Our cameras were rolling in Marshall Park when a protester at a Resist RNC 2020 rally…
RNC set for big surprises on first night with several big names
Charlotte, NC (WOLO) ) --- Originally the entire convention was scheduled to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina but because of the coronavirus it was moved to Jacksonville for a time to…
Haley, Scott to address RNC
Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…
SC budget writers prepare for plan with many unknowns
South Carolina lawmakers are preparing to write a budget without a lot of certainty on how much they can spend.
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
