Lawmaker gets ready for trial in Pascoe probe
A fifth lawmaker gets ready for his day in court in the David Pascoe probe.
Politics
Tuesday's special election wrap-up and voter turnout
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SC District 20 results: GOP candidates headed to primary runoff
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Republican voters Tuesday (8/14) night have forced a runoff between attorney Benjamin Dunn and United Methodist Minister John Holler. Unofficial election numbers indicate the two failed to reach…
SC District 20 results: Dick Harpootlian wins special election democratic primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Unofficial results indicate that former State Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian will win the special election democratic primary for the state's District 20 seat. Harpootlian gained more than 80% of vote. Dayna Alane Smith only pulled…
Senate District 20 Special Election Gained More Traction Than Expected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- There will soon be new blood in the District 20 Senate seat. Tuesday, voters hit the polls to make sure their candidate’s name will be on the ballots in…
Special Election Primary for Dist. 20 Senate Seat to replace Sen. Courson
Today is the day for you to vote for the candidates to fill the senate seat in District 20 to replace former Senator John Courson.
Omarosa releases audio of phone call with President Trump
[gtxvideo vid='mQIJpWsA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mQIJpWsA.jpg' vtitle='Omarosa releases audio of phone call with President Tru'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Trump and the White House are facing off against former Senior Administration Aide Omarosa Manigault Newman. She's now released audio she claims captures…
Fears over repeat White Nationalist rally on anniversary
All eyes are on Virginia and Washington DC as some fear repeat White Nationalist rallies on the one year anniversary of the Deadly Charlottesville, Virginia Protest.
No decision for West Columbia hotel deemed "nuisance "
A West Columbia hotel deemed a "nuisance" gets to stay put, for now.
SC Probation and Parole Accredited
A South Carolina agency makes history as the first accredited agency of its kind in the entire Country.
A look at the SC BMW Plant and Trade Impact
CNN- South Carolina is home to the number one car exporter in the country, The BMW Plant in Greer. But the upstate plant is being affected…
Former President Bill Clinton Honors Dick Riley At USC
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LIVE: Former President Bill Clinton helps opens special collection honoring former Gov. Dick Riley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is traveling to South Carolina next month to honor a former governor who served in his Cabinet, as well as on his campaign. The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that Clinton…
Activist rally at Statehouse for stricter gun laws
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Dozens of activist rallied at the Statehouse on Saturday to call for stricter gun laws. The 'March on the NRA' was led by students in the Midlands with some assistance…
Beyonce uses starpower to change Vogue history
Singer/Actress Beyonce is changing the the history of the magazine Vouge. What she's done to alter the publication's 126 year history.
National Politics
- Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections Feb 2, 2026 1:49 AM ESTThe Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission
- Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition Feb 1, 2026 10:29 PM ESTDonald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign
- Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points Feb 1, 2026 9:33 PM ESTDemocrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024
- Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents gas protesters Feb 1, 2026 9:04 PM ESTAgents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators, including young children.
- Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP majority Feb 1, 2026 6:34 AM ESTDemocrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority
- Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so Jan 31, 2026 11:57 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help
- What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota Jan 31, 2026 2:45 AM ESTJournalist Don Lemon and six other people associated with a protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church have been charged with violating two different federal laws that are designed to prevent disruptions to Americans' rights
- The trade deadline is less than a week away. And all NBA eyes are on Giannis and the Bucks Jan 30, 2026 11:49 AM ESTThe NBA trade deadline is approaching, and all eyes are on Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump’s Minnesota crackdown Jan 30, 2026 5:25 AM ESTThe Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign
- Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning Jan 30, 2026 5:01 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning
