South Carolina group can deny gay couples as foster parents
Fed. govt. agreed to allow federally funded foster care agencies in South Carolina to deny services to same-sex or non-Christian couples.
Politics
State of the Union postponed
WASHINGTON (WOLO)- President Trump has announced that the State of the State address has been cancelled. Late Wednesday night Trump tweeted , " "As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address.…
Gov. Henry McMaster delivers first state of the state address as elected governor
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster stood before legislators Wednesday night at the state house for his first address as elected Governor. McMaster raved about the successes the state has seen since he's…
People in Denmark, SC have stopped drinking brown, foul smelling city water the Mayor says is safe
[gtxvideo vid='UGMTaH2Q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UGMTaH2Q.jpg' vtitle='WATER CONCERNS'] DENMARK, SC (WOLO) - People who live in a Bamberg County say they are dealing with brown-tinted drinking water that smells foul and is filled with sediment. The Charleston Post and Courier reported that many…
SC Attorney General says Marijuana is "the most dangerous drug"
[gtxvideo vid='kztbKq3A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kztbKq3A.jpg' vtitle='MED MARIJUANA'] Medical Cannabis is up for discussion once again at the Statehouse. Last year the Compassionate Care Act bill passed through committees but ran out of time before being brought to the floor in both chambers. Now,…
Government shutdown could mean reduced lunch programs in Berkeley County cuts funding
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Live update: Expectations of Governor McMaster's State of the State
[gtxvideo vid='NMyCYp0I' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NMyCYp0I.jpg' vtitle='Live update: Expectations of Governor McMaster's State of th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his first State of the State address as a full term elected governor of South Carolina. ABC Columbia's Alexis Frazier is…
Education, tax rebate to highlight SC State of the State
Gov Henry McMaster will lay out his vision of what he thinks the government in South Carolina needs to do at his State of the State address.
AG, other law enforcement oppose medical marijuana in SC
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The state's law enforcement leaders re-affirmed their opposition to medical marijuana at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. State Attorney General Alan Wilson and several other police chiefs and…
In State of the State, SC gov to pitch ideas, seek alliance
South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster gives his annual State of the State address to lawmakers on Wednesday.
GoFundMe started for Federal workers feeling the pinch
Families all over the Country are beginning to feel the effects of the Government shutdown as it hits day 32. What some are now doing to feed their families and how you can help.
Sen. Bernie Sanders visits HBCU Benedict College
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Senator Bernie Sanders visited Benedict College and answered questions from many college students. During his visit, Sanders spoke about many hot button topics, from ending the government shut…
In State of the State, Gov. McMaster to pitch ideas, seek alliance
When South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster gives his annual State of the State address to lawmakers, he'll be laying out a vision for the coming year in a state where his office notably holds little unilateral power.
Bernie Sanders to visit with students at Benedict College
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Columbia to meet with students at Benedict College. Sanders will visit the college for an event called "A conversation with students." Sanders will speak Tuesday afternoon at the David…
King Day At The Dome brings 2020 Presidential Hopefuls to Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='y66RztHr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y66RztHr.jpg' vtitle='KING DAY'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- King Day at the Dome gained national attention with possible presidential candidates Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, and Sen. Corey Booker, D-New Jersey, as speakers during the rally. Mayor Benjamin said in…
National Politics
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- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
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- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
