Founder of 'Bikers for Trump' to run for Congress
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WOLO) -- A low-country chainsaw artist and founder of the group "Bikers for Trump" is running for Congress. Chris Cox says he's stepping down as head of the national organization…
Politics
Trustee: Governor requests and receives vote on former USC presidential candidate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- USC Trustee Charles Williams tells ABC Columbia News Governor Henry McMaster has requested and received a vote on former USC presidential candidate Robert Caslen. Williams called the demand, "terrible" and does…
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
Group of SC senators returns to discuss education bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina state senators are returning to Columbia to discuss their version of a bill to overhaul the state's education system. An education subcommittee meets at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss the massive bill. They met a…
Biden, Harris, De Blasio return to Palmetto state this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Three presidential hopefuls are returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. Senator Kamala Harris is expected to make stops in Hartsville and Florence Sunday (July 7th, 2019) , and Myrtle…
Even lawmakers don't know details on some SC budget items
South Carolina's state budget includes millions of dollars for local parks and festivals and to restore historic buildings. But not even lawmakers know exactly what some of the money will be spent on.
SC governor gets help finding 1st veterans issues director
SC Governor Henry McMaster has created a committee of 12 to find the first leader of a new state cabinet agency to oversee veterans’ issues.
Lawyer: Census to be printed without citizenship question
The Trump administration says the 2020 Census questionnaire is moving ahead without a question about citizenship.
Democrat posts $1.5M in challenge to Graham
A top Democratic National Committee official raised $1.5 million in the most recent fundraising period in his challenge to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Poll shakeup after first democratic debate
(CNN) - A new poll is showing a change in the 2020 presidential race for democrats following the first debate. SSRS conducted a CNN poll showing big gains for Senators…
President Trump tells World Cup soccer player refusing to visit White House to "Finish the Job"
The U.S. Women's National team continues to battle through this year's World Cup with a two-one win over Spain.
Federal government gives an update on SC response to the opioid crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday at the State House, Governor Henry McMaster took part in a meeting of the South Carolina House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee. The Chief Medical Officer for…
Mueller to testify publicly following a subpoena
Special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before Congress.
National Politics
- Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning Jan 30, 2026 5:01 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning
- San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race Jan 29, 2026 7:01 PM ESTSan Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California
- Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors Jan 29, 2026 12:46 PM ESTU.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
- 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
- Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms Jan 29, 2026 3:09 AM ESTRepublicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections
- 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
