Senators Question V.C. Summer Executives in Committee Hearing
Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
Politics
President Condemns White Supremacy
President Trump signs a resolution Thursday saying he opposes bigotry "of all forms".
New Sanctions on North Korea
US Ambassador Nikki Haley talks about new sanctions against North Korea, called the "Strongest Measures ever imposed."
WH Deletes Irma Related Flooding Tweet
A tweet meant to show the severity of the floods in Miami is taken down by The White House Social Media Director after realizing the video was inaccurate.
Chapin Hosts Thousands at Annual Labor Day Parade
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Campaigns, community and candy were all on full display at the 38th Annual Chapin Labor Day Parade. "It's such a great labor day tradition out here in Chapin, this…
Nikki Haley Holds Emergency UN Meeting Over N. Korea
[gtxvideo vid='UlWd5hSN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UlWd5hSN.jpg' vtitle='Nikki Haley Holds Emergency UN Meeting Over N. Korea'] ABC NEWS (NY)COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, told the Security Council Monday that its incremental approach toward getting North Korea to stop its…
Former State Representative Attends Hearing, Enters Guilty Plea
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former House Majority Leader Jim Merrill has officially stepped down as a state representative after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Merrill appeared in court Friday…
Update: Former State Rep Enters Guilty Plea, Resigns
A former State Representative makes an appearance in court months after being accused of using his office for personal gain. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest.
Former State Representative Accused of Corruption to Appear in Court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former SC State Representative Jim Merrill is set to appear in court Friday to face state ethics and corruption charges. Solicitor David Pascoe's office announced the hearing will be held at the Richland County Courthouse Friday morning.…
McMaster Signs Two Executive Orders
Governor Henry McMaster Signs Executive Orders that could change who could be allowed into the State of South Carolina and another suspending a public servant.
Possible Changes to Pension Plans
Governor Henry McMaster faces criticism as he proposes possible changes to the State's current Pension Plan.
Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour
[gtxvideo vid='JpbTZd6l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JpbTZd6l.jpg' vtitle='Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson rolled into the Midlands today touching on the big issues. Wilson hit the streets during his annual District Bus Tour. Wilson visited area…
North Korean Missile Flies Over Japan
Japan fires another Ballistic Missile forcing the United Nations Security Council to hold an "Urgent" meeting Tuesday.
Columbia Mayor runs for re-election
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is seeking his third term in office.
Governor McMaster Cuts Abortion Affiliated Funding
Governor Henry McMaster signs executive order that may keep state clinics from funds needed to perform abortions.
National Politics
- Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations Sep 13, 2025 11:54 AM EDTAs the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota
- Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district Sep 13, 2025 4:38 AM EDTGeorgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026
- Watchdog questions millions spent on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela Sep 12, 2025 10:07 PM EDTThe U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Ma...
- California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks Sep 12, 2025 9:23 PM EDTCalifornia lawmakers have passed legislation to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business
- States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
- Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTA judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
- Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as 'not exactly prime time' Sep 12, 2025 6:38 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump says the Republican candidate for New York City mayor is “not exactly prime time.”
- Former poet laureate Ada Limón says artists must band together during 'dangerous times' Sep 12, 2025 4:54 PM EDTThe 24th U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón says she encountered a surprising number of people who are writing and sharing poetry during her travels around the country
- Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states Sep 12, 2025 3:02 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods this spring and summer
- Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation Sep 12, 2025 5:02 AM EDTThe governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America
