Republicans leap to reopen economy; Democrats more cautious
Announcing plans to begin reopening his state, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster cited the ongoing economic damage from the coronavirus.
Politics
Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant…
Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…
Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety…
Democratic lawmakers propose Americans receive $2,000 monthly payments
Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed a bill that would provide Americans with $2,000 in payments each month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham supports president's decision to cut WHO funding
Washington, D.C., (WOLO)--In a statement released Wednesday, US senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump's decision to pull US funding from the World Health Organization. The president announced the move…
Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency in response to Monday's storms, tornadoes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Wednesday Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to Monday's storms which included 11 tornadoes according to The National Weather Service. According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division the storms damaged at least 911…
Senators Graham, Scott discuss coronavirus concerns with religious leaders
Columbia, SC (AP) -- -US Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott spoke with religious leaders from across the state about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their congregations. The Senators from…
Trump announces US will halt WHO funding over alleged mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) - The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 25,000 Americans and infected at least 600,000 more. It's a grim milestone…
SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster "Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the…
USPS says it will run out of money by September if congress doesn't help
(CNN) - The United States Postal Service says it will run out of money by September if congress doesn't step in to…
Columbia's extended citywide curfew goes into effect tonight
Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin will extend the citywide curfew starting tonight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Economists estimate SC to lose $1B in revenue from COVID-19
Economists believe South Carolina’s budget will lose more than $1 billion estimated to be in next year’s budget because of the coronavirus.
Columbia extends citywide curfew for additional 61 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was…
SC lawmakers get back to business on state budget
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina lawmakers returned to the state house Wednesday. They were called back by the Governor to work on the state budget amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Some Democrats…
National Politics
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement Jun 5, 2026 6:14 AM EDTSenate Republicans are working overnight as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- 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
