Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it's like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
Politics
Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters
[gtxvideo vid='pWbBjirC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pWbBjirC.jpg' vtitle='Governor Addresses Firefighters'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state…
Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff
[gtxvideo vid='qjffDSkK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjffDSkK.jpg' vtitle='Wilson Endorsements'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson's support of law enforcement…
IPhone feature makes it harder to hack
A new feature on an upcoming IPhone aims to make it harder for identity thieves to hack into, but it will unfortunately do the same for police investigating crimes.
Happy Flag day America
Today is the day to let your flag fly more than ever. It's National Flag Day!
Harpootlian runs for Senate
[gtxvideo vid='qSWRTZBQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qSWRTZBQ.jpg' vtitle='Harpootlian runs for Senate'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he's entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson…
John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and…
GOP candidate for Governor gets new endorsements
Republican Candidate for Governor gets a major political push with two endorsements from his former rivals.
McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take…
RCSD arrest NC man in connection with Farrow Rd. bank robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies responded to a bank robbery today on Farrow Rd. Investigators say the robbery happened around 2:15 p.m. at a TD Bank. Deputies…
President Trump's reaction to Mark Sanford losing primary
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO) - Mark Sanford was defeated yesterday in the Midterm Elections by opponent Katie Arrington. This came after months of vocal criticism from President Donald Trump and just hours before…
SC Primary wrapup: McMaster will face Warren in runoff
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The ups, downs, and surprises of the 2018 South Carolina Primary
https://youtu.be/yUoTmKwGCQ8 https://youtu.be/v27O0D6Elfo COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-An often hard fight battle for office came to an end for many, and the next step is afoot for others and runoff's will keep the campaigning going, as South Carolinian's went to the…
'Four More Years': Henry McMaster's Watch Party Erupts With Cheers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The room was buzzing, packed with people hooting and hollering in celebration. Henry McMaster got off the stage after saying everyone should get ready because in two weeks when…
Byron Gipson elected 5th circuit Solicitor
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Election Commission, Byron Gipson will serve as the new Solicitor for the 5th District of South Carolina. Gipson leads incumbent Dan Johnson…
National Politics
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- Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations Sep 14, 2025 2:14 PM EDTAs the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota
