Vote 2019 : A look at Election results
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking your election day results, here is a look at the results from Tuesday's election. In the City of Columbia, District Two Race Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell will head into…
Politics
Lawmakers make animal cruelty a federal offense
(CNN) - Animal cruelty is now a federal offense. The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday that makes animal cruelty a felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing…
Changes in Columbia city council following election day
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some incumbents lost their seats while others will be returning for another term after election day in the Midlands. Councilmen Ed McDowell will head into his second term for District…
Municipal election results
As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!
Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
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…
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.
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
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- 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
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- 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
