Governor McMaster to speak at MADD rally at State House
Governor Henry McMaster will speak at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving rally at the north steps of the State House this afternoon.
Politics
South Carolina county director quits after uncounted votes
A county election director in South Carolina has resigned after reports that more than 1,000 ballots were not counted last year.
Possible agreement reached between lawmakers would avoid another government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement in principle to fund the government and avoid another partial government shutdown. The emerging agreement was announced by a group of lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and…
President hopeful Cory Booker attends South Carolina Rise Tour at Morris College
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Sen. Cory Booker campaigning in the Midlands
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Presidential hopeful Cory Booker made his first stop in the Midlands Sunday afternoon. The New Jersey Senator hosted a South Carolina Rise Rural Healthcare Forum at Fairfield Central…
Supporters and counter-protesters meet at Build the Wall Rally in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A group of protesters and ralliers clashed in downtown Columbia during a Build the Wall rally. The rally was held at one on Assembly street in front of the…
Harris to place deputy political director in South Carolina
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has hired a seasoned operative to head her 2020 presidential campaign in South Carolina.
South Carolina senator reintroduces abortion ban bill
A South Carolina senator has reintroduced legislation that would ban abortions in the state and possibly criminalize the act.
Lawmakers learn about interested parties in purchasing Santee Cooper
State lawmakers learned more about the parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper.
Black lawmakers protest judicial elections in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers have elected an attorney to the state Court of Appeals who has never been a judge, leading some black lawmakers to temporarily walk out of the chamber.
Recap: State of the Union Address
Washington, DC (CNN) --- President Trump delivered his second state of the union address in front of a very different audience on Capitol Hill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats control the House…
Report is beginning, not end of possible Santee Cooper sale
A consultant's report that South Carolina's state-owned utility has at least three potential buyers who could wipe out its $8 billion debt and slow rate increases brought optimism that the problems with a pair of failed nuclear plants could end better than expected.
Lexington hosts 2019 State of the Town address
The town of Lexington hosts their 2019 State of the Town address. Click here to find out what changes are coming in the new year.
South Carolina lawmakers consider gun purchase loophole
A South Carolina lawmaker has reintroduced a bill to close a loophole by extending background checks for gun purchasers from three days to five days.
‘Ban the box’ ordinance could prohibit Columbia employers from asking about criminal history
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Mayor Steve Benjamin's state of the city speech Tuesday night he spoke a lot about compassion and second chances. Benjamin brought up a Ban the Box ordinance that will…
National Politics
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- 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
