Biden notches three more victories; Sanders reassessing campaign
Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona against Bernie Sanders by the coronavirus on Tuesday.
Politics
City of Columbia curfew goes in effect tonight at 11PM
Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tonight, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM.…
S.C. Senate passes $45 million emergency funding plan to fight COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate voted to give the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) a major boost in its fight against the coronavirus. Lawmakers voted…
City of Columbia declares 'State of Emergency'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars…
National response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
(CNN) --- President Donald Trump gave an update on the United States response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Monday afternoon. This comes as local Governments have been issuing their own instructions to their…
SC March and April elections postponed due to Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Governor Henry McMaster announced the postponement of all elections until May 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. Specific dates will be announced later. This announcement has no impact on the March Candidate filing period. Candidate filing will open…
Governor McMaster holds 'State of Emergency' briefing
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Just before 5:30PM Friday, South Carolina (R) Governor Henry McMaster officially declared a State of Emergency in the state. There are a few things that this now means for…
Governor to declare state of emergency, two school districts closed
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the governor's office, Gov. Henry McMaster will declare a state of emergency throughout the state Friday in response to the coronavirus. The governor will also announce the closure of both Kershaw Co. and Lancaster Co.…
Sen. Graham to self-quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will self-quarantine after his visit to the president's home at Mar-A-Lago last weekend. The senator was there at the same time as the president of Brazil who is awaiting the results of…
Governor requests emergency funds for coronavirus response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster requested that the legislature pass a joint resolution to take $45 million from the 2019-2020 contingency reserve fund immediately available to DHEC for its…
Senator Lindsey Graham under self quarantine after Mar-a-lago visit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has agreed to place himself under quarantine after a visit to Mar-a-Lago in Florida last weekend. The Senator's office sent out a…
Senator John Matthews to step down at the end of the year
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and…
S.C. House passes amended version of the state's $10 billion budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion…
Longtime state senator announces retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)--A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not…
Columbia to consider suspending council meetings over coronavirus
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With growing concerns over the Coronavirus, and with health officials urging people to limit intimate contact to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, City leaders are considering suspending the normal operating procedures of their City…
National Politics
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- US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list Jul 27, 2026 6:58 AM EDTA federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot
