Veteran's Day at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'
(CNN) --- At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran's Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence…
Politics
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley , alleges in her upcoming memoir that two top administration officials tried to enlist her in opposing some of Trump's policies.
South Carolina city elects female mayor for the 1st time
A small South Carolina city has elected a female mayor for the first time in its 164-year history.
Mark Sanford giving out $1 trillion bills to raise national debt awareness
South Carolina's Mark Sanford is handing out fake $1 trillion bills on the presidential campaign trail. The former Congressman and governor says he's doing it to raise awareness about a financial crisis he says is looming.
Lindsey Graham calls for release of whistleblower identity
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for the identity of the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry to be made public.
SC Abortion Debate latest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the "Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion…
Vote 2019 : A look at Election results
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking your election day results, here is a look at the results from Tuesday's election. In the City of Columbia, District Two Race Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell will head into…
Lawmakers make animal cruelty a federal offense
(CNN) - Animal cruelty is now a federal offense. The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday that makes animal cruelty a felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing…
Changes in Columbia city council following election day
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some incumbents lost their seats while others will be returning for another term after election day in the Midlands. Councilmen Ed McDowell will head into his second term for District…
Municipal election results
As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!
Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
Let your voice be heard, polls are open until 7pm
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
Abortion ban proposal faces a murky future in South Carolina
South Carolina could get closer to being the latest state to pass a ban on almost all abortions Tuesday as a proposal faces another vote.
National Politics
- 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
- Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments Jul 31, 2026 11:59 AM EDTMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution
- 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
- 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
