Samantha Josephson law to require illuminated signage
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Politics
Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off at Governor's mansion
[gtxvideo vid='zvPbX4ey' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zvPbX4ey.jpg' vtitle='child abuse prevention'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month." Monday (4/1), Governor Henry McMaster was joined at the Governor's mansion by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and members of Children's Trust of South Carolina.…
Vice-President Mike Pence makes campaign stop in Greenville for Lindsey Graham
GREENVILLE, SC — Vice-President Mike Pence toured South Carolina Saturday campaigning with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who kicked off his re-election campaign. "Hello, Palmetto State," Pence said to the crowd. "South Carolina and America…
Trump cuts all direct assistance to Northern Triangle countries Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala
In a stunning about-face, State Department officials said that President Donald Trump is cutting off all direct assistance to the so-called Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. “At the Secretary’s instruction, we are carrying out the President’s direction and ending FY…
Senator Lindsey Graham and Vice President Pence scheduled to be in SC
[gtxvideo vid='VcLayxzN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcLayxzN.jpg' vtitle='Senator Lindsey Graham and VP Pence scheduled to be in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--US Senator Lindsey Graham will kick off his re-election campaign here in South Carolina this weekend. Vice President Mike Pence will help the Republican…
Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair speaks out about Pence visit
A Democrat who is thinking of challenging Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in next year's Senate election says Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to South Carolina does no favors for South Carolinians.
Prison Reform: First Steps Act in effect in SC
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Booker nets 1st 2020 endorsement from SC lawmaker
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has netted the first endorsement from a sitting lawmaker in the crucial early-voting state of South Carolina.
Presidental hopeful Beto O'Rourke in the Midlands meeting with mayor, students
Presidential candidates are not an uncommon site in South Carolina as the First-in-the-South primary draws near.
Russia probe over, Mueller hands over report to DOJ
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-awaited final report on the contentious Russia investigation that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency, entangled Trump’s family and resulted in criminal charges against some…
The City of Sumter wants to hear from you on downtown development
Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---- The City of Sumter is asking for public input on what plans you would like to see as part of the Sumter Master Plan. Beginning April…
Presidential hopeful O'Rourke has sights set on Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Fresh off of raising more than 6 million dollars in one day, one of the rising stars of the Democratic party will be in Columbia Friday March 22, 2019.…
Presidential hopeful Cory Booker set on his third return to SC this weekend
Cory Booker will return to South Carolina on Saturday, March 23 for his third visit since announcing his candidacy for president in February.
Lawmakers strengthening pitch for NFL team through bill
South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North Carolina state line by introducing legislation that would provide tax credits and incentives to professional sports teams.
VP Pence set to visit SC as Senator Lindsey Graham seeks re-election
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National Politics
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund Jun 5, 2026 3:30 PM EDTThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
