Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations
Gov. McMaster requests DHEC lift restrictions to allow nursing home visitations.
Politics
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers during mail turmoil
(Associated Press) ---PORTLAND, Maine -- At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said. Pingree, a…
SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…
Steve Bannon indicted in "Build the Wall" scheme
New York, NY (AP)-- Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme "We Build The Wall." The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed…
Trump pushes for boycott of Goodyear over its policy on "MAGA" wear
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had “announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.” But the company didn’t announce such a specific ban,…
Harris aims to unite party during acceptance of VP nomination
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Kamala Harris is poised to make history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket. It's a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against…
Poll: Americans embarrassed by COVID 19 response
New York, NY (CNN)--Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That's according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be…
No new curfew for Columbia...for now
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon's council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban…
Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office
Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)--Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet…
State flags at half-staff in memory of former state representative
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Flags flew at half-staff across the state Tuesday to honor a former state representative. Governor Henry McMaster's office says the flags were lowered in honor of Floyd Breeland. After serving in the US…
President declares August National Suffrage Month
Washington, D.C. (CNN)---President Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring August "National Suffrage Month." it comes on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote on…
State lawmakers to consider election changes
Columiba, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to "make…
Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn's speech at 2020 DNC
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip,…
SC Senate called back to 'protect the voter and the vote'
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2…
Congressman Clyburn to address DNC
Washington D.C. (AP)-- South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He'll bring that connection…
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
