US mayors urge lawmakers to end recess, pass stronger gun background checks bill
(WOLO, CNN) - More than 200 mayors are calling on the US senate to take action on gun control now. In a letter on…
Politics
Lindsey Graham will push bipartisan "Red Flag" mental health bill in response to recent shootings
(CNN) - US Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham announced he will push a bipartisan "Red Flag" bill to give law enforcement the tools to work…
NRA warns Trump he may lose voters if he pushes background check bill
(CNN) - while president trump has expressed his openness to stronger background checks, it isn't sitting well with his voters. NRA chief Wayne…
Governor's office points to 2018 debate to reiterate stance on potential hate crime law: "We have enough hate crime laws"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With the growing call for hate crime legislation in South Carolina in recent days from lawmakers and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, we asked the…
Sen. Cory Booker pushes proposed gun law changes during visit to Emanuel AME
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) ---In the wake of two mass shootings a 2020 Presidential hopeful spoke today at the site of the worst mass shooting in South Carolina history. Wednesday morning New Jersey Senator…
New polls show where Democratic presidential candidates rank after debates
Thousands watched as 22 Democratic Presidential candidates took center stage last week. Here's who won, lost according to a Quinnipiac Poll conduct by phone August 1st.
GOP members gather in the Midlands for 52nd Silver Elephant Gala
Republicans from across the state gathered tonight in celebration.
Here's who has qualified for the September debates so far
With the second debate wrapped up, the third Democratic debate hosted by ABC and Univision will happen during the second week of September.
Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
Second night of Democratic debate attracts more viewers than first
(CNN) --- Wednesday night the second Democratic debate came to a close. According to Politico, the first night of the debate brought in 8.7 million viewers, a steep drop from the first night of…
Democratic candidates gear up for round 2
DETROIT, MI (CNN) --- With so many Democratic candidates, these debates are having to be split up into two groups over two nights. The second Democratic debate will continue tonight, Wednesday July 31,…
California governor signs bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns
California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Beto O'Rourke opens SC campaign headquarters in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Former Texas congressman and democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke is strengthening his presence in the palmetto state. O'Rourke opened both a South Carolina field…
Trump appears in front of doctored seal with Russian and golf imagery, TPUSA aide fired
An audiovisual aide for conservative student group Turning Point USA was fired this week after President Donald Trump appeared on a stage in front of a parody image of the presidential seal at its Teen Student Action Summit.
Hemp flower removed from CBD store shelves
A recent crackdown by sled clarifies what can and cannot be sold in CBD stores statewide.
National Politics
- Georgia congressional election pits Trump-backed Clay Fuller against Shawn Harris Apr 7, 2026 5:44 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller faces Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
- 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
