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…
Politics
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.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden refused communion for stance on abortion rights
Florence, SC (CNN) --- Former Vice President turned Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden's support for abortion rights apparently put him in an awkward position at a church in Florence. The Pastor at Saint…
Twitter will no longer allow political ads on its social media platform
(WOLO, ABC NEWS) - The CEO of Twitter on Wednesday announced that the social media platform would stop all political advertising on Twitter globally. "We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought," said CEO Jack Dorsey. Big move…
Alabama's controversial abortion bill blocked by federal judge
(CNN) ---A Federal judge has blocked Alabama's controversial abortion bill. The legislation was slated to take effect November 15th, 2019 and would have made almost all abortions in the state illegal including cases…
Amy O’Rourke's first solo trip to the Midlands
Amy O'rourke, the wife of presidential hopeful Beto O'rourke, made her first solo trip to the palmetto state to meet with voters and talk about a number of issues.
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris drops out of Criminal Justice Forum event
Just hours after President Donald Trump spoke at Benedict College, and received the Bipartisan Justice Award, one of his Democratic rivals drops out of a weekend forum.
Protesters gather, march around Benedict College in response to Trump's visit
Different groups from across Richland Co. and the state gathered in Columbia on Friday to protest President Trump's visit. People chanted and held signs ahead of his arrival, and then marched from Taylor Street to Benedict College.
President Donald Trump on criminal justice reform: 'I'm very proud of being involved"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered his speech on criminal justice reform Friday at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia. The President received the Bipartisan Justice Award at the…
President Donald Trump receives Bipartisan Justice Award in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum Friday at Benedict College. Watch his opening remarks here. President Trump received the Bipartisan Justice Award at…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
Legislation to combat foreign influence in U.S. elections approved
(CNN) Thursday the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at combating foreign influence in US elections. The Shield Act would require political campaigns to alert the FBI and Federal Election Commission about foreign…
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
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
