Veteran's Day at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'
(CNN) --- At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran's Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence…
Politics
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley , alleges in her upcoming memoir that two top administration officials tried to enlist her in opposing some of Trump's policies.
South Carolina city elects female mayor for the 1st time
A small South Carolina city has elected a female mayor for the first time in its 164-year history.
Mark Sanford giving out $1 trillion bills to raise national debt awareness
South Carolina's Mark Sanford is handing out fake $1 trillion bills on the presidential campaign trail. The former Congressman and governor says he's doing it to raise awareness about a financial crisis he says is looming.
Lindsey Graham calls for release of whistleblower identity
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for the identity of the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry to be made public.
SC Abortion Debate latest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the "Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion…
Vote 2019 : A look at Election results
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking your election day results, here is a look at the results from Tuesday's election. In the City of Columbia, District Two Race Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell will head into…
Lawmakers make animal cruelty a federal offense
(CNN) - Animal cruelty is now a federal offense. The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday that makes animal cruelty a felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing…
Changes in Columbia city council following election day
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some incumbents lost their seats while others will be returning for another term after election day in the Midlands. Councilmen Ed McDowell will head into his second term for District…
Municipal election results
As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!
Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
Let your voice be heard, polls are open until 7pm
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
Abortion ban proposal faces a murky future in South Carolina
South Carolina could get closer to being the latest state to pass a ban on almost all abortions Tuesday as a proposal faces another vote.
National Politics
- FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings Jan 29, 2026 9:09 AM ESTThe Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday
- Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota Jan 28, 2026 8:45 PM ESTReps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett will try Wednesday to access an ICE facility where the federal government has detained a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father who were in the U.S. awaiting asylum proceedings
- Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis' Jan 28, 2026 7:33 PM ESTBruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement
- Rubio tells senators there's 'good and decent progress' in Venezuela since US ousted Maduro Jan 28, 2026 4:45 PM ESTSecretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been "good and decent progress” in Venezuela since the United States ousted Nicolas Maduro as leader of the South American country
- More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths Jan 28, 2026 11:09 AM ESTOrganizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump
- Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence Jan 28, 2026 8:05 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power
- Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires Jan 28, 2026 5:49 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025
- Detainees to testify about legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Jan 28, 2026 5:31 AM ESTFormer detainees are set to testify about conditions at a Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
- Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall Jan 28, 2026 5:09 AM ESTA man has sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground during a town hall she was hosting
- Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama Jan 28, 2026 2:05 AM ESTA Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama
