President Trump Talks Syria
President Donal d Trump opens up about the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria and says he may release what he plans to do to response in the next day or two.
Politics
Facebook CEO to Speak on the Hill
Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is in the Nation's Capitol as he prepares to discuss what went wrong with company Cambridge Analytica and it may have been able to obtain information from 87 million users pages.
US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher prices. Slower growth. Farmers losing access to their biggest foreign market. Even President Donald Trump is warning that Americans might have to accept “a little pain” before they enjoy the fruits of his escalating trade fight…
History repeats itself? SC reps offer secession over guns
South Carolina debated seceding from the Union more than 150 years ago, a decision that ultimately led to the Civil War. Now, the topic has come up again, amid a national debate over firearms and gun rights.
China Issues $50 Billion List of U.S. Goods For Tariff Hikes
Beijing, China (WOLO) - Goods that include soybeans, aircraft, and more than 50 billion dollars worth of items, may see a tariff hike following the escalating trade dispute between the United States and China. China issued the list of U.S.…
House Approves Bill on State Liquor License Limits
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The House has approved a bill to re-establish the state's limit on how many liquor stores a person or business can own. In a 100-1 vote on Tuesday, the House agreed with a Senate proposal limiting…
SCEG Rate Decrease Debate Continues
SCE&G customers will have to wait a little longer to find out if they'll see a decrease in their current rate.
SC Lawmakers Plan to return Next Month for Debate Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are planning to return next month to debate a funding plan for state government. The Senate voted 32-13 on Wednesday to set April 9 as the date for a briefing on the chamber's…
Medical marijuana measure advances through state Senate committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use…
SC Governor to Host 'South Carolina Vietnam War' Veterans Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and…
Democratic SC Governor Hopeful Marguerite Willis Picks Running Mate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina's next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year's election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that…
House Subcommittee Considers Six Different School Safety Bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lawmakers, education officials and law enforcement all have different ideas on how to make South Carolina schools safer. But they all agree steps like having a police officer in every school, someone monitoring surveillance cameras whenever…
President Trump announces tariffs on Chinese imports
[gtxvideo vid='MkzYpggx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MkzYpggx.jpg' vtitle='President Trump announces tariffs on Chinese imports'] (WOLO) - President Trump hit China with new tariffs and China has promised to hit back. Fulfilling a campaign promise, the President on Thursday (3/22) announced wide-ranging tariffs on billions…
Debate Set for Candidates Vying for Governor
The dates have been set and all eight candidates vying to be the next Governor of South Carolina are ready to square off for two debates.
Representative Jimmy Bales Recovering
A south Carolina Representative is recovering after passing out at his desk Wednesday Morning.
National Politics
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- Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk's assassination Sep 14, 2025 12:40 PM EDTSome political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk's killing
- Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations Sep 13, 2025 11:54 AM 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
- Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district Sep 13, 2025 4:38 AM EDTGeorgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026
- Watchdog questions millions spent on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela Sep 12, 2025 10:07 PM EDTThe U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Ma...
- California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks Sep 12, 2025 9:23 PM EDTCalifornia lawmakers have passed legislation to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business
- States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
- Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTA judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
- Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as 'not exactly prime time' Sep 12, 2025 6:38 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump says the Republican candidate for New York City mayor is “not exactly prime time.”
- Former poet laureate Ada Limón says artists must band together during 'dangerous times' Sep 12, 2025 4:54 PM EDTThe 24th U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón says she encountered a surprising number of people who are writing and sharing poetry during her travels around the country
