Inauguration plans for Governor McMaster released
Governor Henry McMaster is set to be sworn in for his first official inauguration in January
Politics
Suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson hit with more charges
Court records show now suspended fifth circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson faces more charges.
More former top SCE&G officials say bosses knew VC Summer would fail and lied to cover it up
[gtxvideo vid='TTEmk4Is' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TTEmk4Is.jpg' vtitle='PSCHearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After weeks of dry presentations, two former top officials at a South Carolina utility who cost ratepayers billions in a failed nuclear project emotionally told regulators their warning signs to their bosses…
SC Congressman Clyburn runs unopposed in Whip race
South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn is running for Majority Whip in the House, but says he would not be opposed to a higher position if offered. Click here to find out more.
Dick Harpootlian sworn into SC Senate
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democrat Dick Harpootlian was sworn into the South Carolina Senate on Wednesday taking over for district 20, a seat that hasn't be held by a democrat for decades. District 20 represents…
SC lawmakers want more money to safeguard future state elections
[gtxvideo vid='BpUhCSfb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpUhCSfb.jpg' vtitle='VotingPresser'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday (11/13), in hopes of safeguarding future elections in the state. The lawmakers proposed several ways to ensure voter integrity, including increasing pay for poll…
Legislative committee wants to give more control of the Dept. of Disabilities to the Governor
[gtxvideo vid='wxK2CFFx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxK2CFFx.jpg' vtitle='DeptofDisabilities'] COLUMBIA, SC (GREENVILLE NEWS) - The House Legislative Oversight Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed a proposal to place the state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs in the governor's cabinet. It also recommends that all county special…
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Senator Ernst Host SC’s Women Veterans Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Tim Scott is hosting a South Carolina Women Veterans Event, along with Senator Joni Ernst on Saturday. It will take place at First Baptist Church of Columbia. According to organizers, the event is free and open…
SCANA CEO admits he's choosing not to look at the Bechtel Report during PSC Hearing
[gtxvideo vid='OGTzzZv6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OGTzzZv6.jpg' vtitle='SCANAHearing'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- SCANA’s CEO Jimmy Addison sat in front of the Public Service Commission for day two of questioning. The PSC’s multi-week investigation is to determine what rates should be set to for SCE&G’s…
Senator Lindsey Graham tells ABC Columbia 'I am not in the mix' for Candidate for Attorney General
[gtxvideo vid='fKey3b2F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fKey3b2F.jpg' vtitle='Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Jeff Sessions Resignation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's name has been floating as a possible candidate for the Attorney General position, after Jeff Sessions resignation but Graham tells ABC Columbia…
"I am not going to be the attorney general.. I've got the best job in the world being the senior senator from South Carolina," Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his position speculation started on who will permanently take his place. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's name was thrown into a possiblity, but he tells ABC Columbia…
James Clyburn announces run for majority whip
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader, James Clyburn announced his run for majority whip on Wednesday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns
[gtxvideo vid='hBl0EWGf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hBl0EWGf.jpg' vtitle='Sessions pushed out'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After months of speculation, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out less than 24-hours after the Midterm elections. There are a number of implications with the ousting of the Attorney General.…
White House suspends CNN reporter's press pass after heated exchange with President
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The White House announced Wednesday (11/7) evening it was suspending a CNN reporter's press pass as a result of an "incident" at a Presidential press conference the same day. The reporter in question is Jim Acosta.…
Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Session's resignation
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
National Politics
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- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- 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
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- 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
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
