Questions swirl over South Carolina 'Amber Alert' laws
Charleston, SC (WCIV) --- Many have been wondering why an Amber Alert was not issued for 6 year old Faye Swetlik and why one is not being issued for 10 year old Amyiah…
Politics
Race to the White House runs through Nevada
(CNN) -- -The race to the white house runs through Nevada.....at least this week. early voting got underway this weekend and caucuses are Saturday. In the meantime, Democratic candidates are stumping throughout the silver…
Lawmakers discussing several options for the future of Santee Cooper
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Lawmakers are set to discuss the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper next month. State senators reviewed a report by the State…
Pence during SC visit addresses murder of Faye Swetlik: "Hug your kids today"
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - During his trip to South Carolina, Vice President Mike Pence addressed the murder of Faye Swetlik. The six-year-old's body…
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence is in Columbia. Air Force Two landed just before 11 am ET Thursday morning. During his visit, the Vice President made a surprise stop at Doc’s BBQ on Shop Road. He and South…
Proposed bill would keep children in school until Christmas eve
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina Senators have entered the 13th day of floor debate on a bill that would overhaul public education, and one amendment has people talking. It could keep…
Joe Biden looks to South Carolina to resurrect his campaign
Joe Biden brought his wounded presidential campaign to South Carolina on Tuesday, staking his hopes for a comeback on the loyalty of black voters in the state after a dismal finish in the New Hampshire primary magnified his disappointing finish in Iowa.
V.P. Mike Pence comes to SC Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence will be in South Carolina this week. Tuesday the Vice President's office announced Pence will attend a Trump victory luncheon here in Columbia Thursday before heading to events in…
Facing 5th place finish in NH primary, Biden focuses on South Carolina
(ABC NEWS) - Former Vice President and current democratic candidate for President, Joe Biden spoke in front of a crowd of voters Tuesday night. Unlike his competition who are still in New Hampshire…
White House will ask Congress for less border wall funding
(CNN) - The White House is expected to ask congress for less border wall funding. A budget proposal, which is expected to be released this week,…
Move over! SC lawmakers propose fines for slow left lane drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed…
Film detailing Orangeburg Massacre screened just ahead of 52nd anniversary
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were…
President Trump visits North Carolina to address 'Opportunity Now Summit'
Charlotte, NC (CNN) --- President Donald Trump made a stop along Interstate 77 in Charlotte North Carolina Friday afternoon. During his visit, the president addressed the 'Opportunity Now Summit'. The opportunity…
Bill aims to let some students attend school of choice using vouchers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- South Carolina lawmakers are still working on a bill that would give vouchers that would allow eligible students to attend the school of their choice. If passed, the bill would give medicaid-eligible students as well as…
Legislative Black Caucus calls on Biden to disavow Harpootlian
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Joe Biden to disavow Sen. Dick Harpootlian’s role in his campaign for his recent tweet about Rep. Jerry Govan’s compensation for work…
National Politics
- Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post Jul 31, 2026 4:44 PM EDTThe Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is giving up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries
- Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments Jul 31, 2026 2:33 PM EDTMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution
- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has thoughts about toning down political fights. Here's what he says Jul 31, 2026 12:26 PM EDTOklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City
- Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor Jul 30, 2026 8:10 PM EDTMandela Barnes has dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
- A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics Jul 29, 2026 11:22 AM EDTMore progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
- Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington Jul 28, 2026 6:10 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
- Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill Jul 27, 2026 11:30 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
