V.P. Mike Pence comes to SC Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence will be in South Carolina this week. Tuesday the Vice President's office announced Pence will attend a Trump victory luncheon here in Columbia Thursday before heading to events in…
Politics
Facing 5th place finish in NH primary, Biden focuses on South Carolina
(ABC NEWS) - Former Vice President and current democratic candidate for President, Joe Biden spoke in front of a crowd of voters Tuesday night. Unlike his competition who are still in New Hampshire…
White House will ask Congress for less border wall funding
(CNN) - The White House is expected to ask congress for less border wall funding. A budget proposal, which is expected to be released this week,…
Move over! SC lawmakers propose fines for slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed…
Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were…
President Trump visits North Carolina to address 'Opportunity Now Summit'
Charlotte, NC (CNN) --- President Donald Trump made a stop along Interstate 77 in Charlotte North Carolina Friday afternoon. During his visit, the president addressed the 'Opportunity Now Summit'. The opportunity…
Bill aims to let some students attend school of choice using vouchers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina lawmakers are still working on a bill that would give vouchers that would allow eligible students to attend the school of their choice. If passed, the bill would give medicaid-eligible students as well as…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
SC Senators continue debate on Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina senators have started a fourth week of debate on a massive education overhaul bill with no obvious signs the discussion will end soon. The Senate started debating the bill on Jan. 15. and debate…
Dems lay a big caucus egg: No results from Iowa election
Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously Tuesday to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus.
Groups across South Carolina are gearing up for Democratic presidential primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the Iowa Caucus taking place Monday and New Hampshire’s primary just around the corner, several groups are getting ready for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary on February…
State reps propose naming interchange after President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Two Upstate lawmakers want to rename an highway interchange after President Donald Trump. State Representatives Jonathan Hill of Anderson and Steward Jones of Laurens filed the bill that would rename the…
Impeachment trial heads to historic end in frenetic week
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week as closing arguments begin on Monday.
Prosecutor appeals overturning of SC's forfeiture laws
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A prosecutor is appealing to the South Carolina Supreme Court a lower court's ruling that the state's forfeiture laws are not legal. Last year, Circuit Judge Steven John ruled the state and U.S. constitutions were violated…
State Election Officials meeting in Washington for training session on security
WASHINGTON (AP) - State election officials from around the country are gathering in Washington for training sessions and meetings with presidential nominating contests set to begin next week. The Department of Homeland Security held a training exercise for election officials…
National Politics
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- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
