Alternative to the Affordable Healthcare Act
President Donald Trump releases an alternative to The Affordable Health Care Act put in place during the Obama Administration.
Politics
Columbia residents share thoughts on proposal to stop alcohol sales at 2 a.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate on scaling back the hours of operation for bars in Columbia continued Tuesday as a city council committee held a public hearing. Residents from neighborhoods around…
Solicitor Asks Judge to Reconsider Quinn Sentence
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Solicitor David Pascoe is appealing former State Representative Richard Quinn's sentence on a misconduct in office charge. According to documents filed afternoon, Solicitor Pascoe is asking the judge to reconsider because of what he calls the court's…
Life After the Legislature. Rick Quinn Jr. Hopes to Clear His Name After Probation Sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Former Representative Rick Quinn Jr. said he wants to clear the air being sentenced to a year of probation fora statutory misconduct of office charge. Quinn maintains the…
AARP Hosts Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Six of the eight declared candidates for Governor of South Carolina answered a round of questions at a forum put on by AARP Wednesday evening. Many of the candidates said…
Dominion CEO Answers Questions About Ads, Plans for Abandoned V.C. Summer Equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Dominion Energy executives were back in the hot seat Wednesday facing tough questions about what their company would do to put more money back in your pockets. Senators went…
A public call for SC to transition to clean energy
[gtxvideo vid='mObSkBU1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mObSkBU1.jpg' vtitle='A public call for SC to transition to clean energy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There was a large crowd inside the State House Tuesday (2/13) calling for the state to move toward clean energy sources like solar,…
Ralliers From Around the State Oppose Offshore Drilling at the Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Trump Administration proposed an offshore plan to obtain oil by drilling in the ocean, which could include drilling off our coast here in South Carolina. Many made their…
SC Governor Signs Bill to Protect Manufacturers from 'Nuisance Lawsuits'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill that he says will protect manufacturers from "nuisance lawsuits" by neighbors upset with the practices of nearby businesses. McMaster said Tuesday…
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble Speaks to Group in Chapin
[gtxvideo vid='dgpJ1SFL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dgpJ1SFL.jpg' vtitle='Democrat Phil Noble Speaks to Group About Candidacy'] CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)--Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on…
Off Shore Drilling Protest at State House Draws Large Crowd
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters rallied against Off Shore Drilling legislation. Among those in attendance, at the State House, was South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford. Those on hand at the rally could…
AG Wilson joins coalition to protect employees from sexual harassment
South Carolina's attorney general, Alan Wilson, joined a bipartisan coalition comprised of 56 states and territories, Monday, that's urging Congress to put an end to private, forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases.
President Trump unveils infrastructure plan
[gtxvideo vid='Tbn1Hmc2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tbn1Hmc2.jpg' vtitle='President Trump unveils infrastructure plan'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it's like…
Former First Family Portraits Unveiled
The former First family may have been out of the limelight lately, but today the couple made an appearance to see their portraits unveiled at the Smithsonian.
Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation
[gtxvideo vid='3vU3ohmh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3vU3ohmh.jpg' vtitle='Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge.…
National Politics
- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79 Sep 14, 2025 10:35 PM EDTHe publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
- 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
