Alternative to the Affordable Healthcare Act
President Donald Trump releases an alternative to The Affordable Health Care Act put in place during the Obama Administration.
Politics
Columbia residents share thoughts on proposal to stop alcohol sales at 2 a.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate on scaling back the hours of operation for bars in Columbia continued Tuesday as a city council committee held a public hearing. Residents from neighborhoods around…
Solicitor Asks Judge to Reconsider Quinn Sentence
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Solicitor David Pascoe is appealing former State Representative Richard Quinn's sentence on a misconduct in office charge. According to documents filed afternoon, Solicitor Pascoe is asking the judge to reconsider because of what he calls the court's…
Life After the Legislature. Rick Quinn Jr. Hopes to Clear His Name After Probation Sentence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Former Representative Rick Quinn Jr. said he wants to clear the air being sentenced to a year of probation fora statutory misconduct of office charge. Quinn maintains the…
AARP Hosts Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Six of the eight declared candidates for Governor of South Carolina answered a round of questions at a forum put on by AARP Wednesday evening. Many of the candidates said…
Dominion CEO Answers Questions About Ads, Plans for Abandoned V.C. Summer Equipment
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Dominion Energy executives were back in the hot seat Wednesday facing tough questions about what their company would do to put more money back in your pockets. Senators went…
A public call for SC to transition to clean energy
[gtxvideo vid='mObSkBU1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mObSkBU1.jpg' vtitle='A public call for SC to transition to clean energy'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There was a large crowd inside the State House Tuesday (2/13) calling for the state to move toward clean energy sources like solar,…
Ralliers From Around the State Oppose Offshore Drilling at the Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Trump Administration proposed an offshore plan to obtain oil by drilling in the ocean, which could include drilling off our coast here in South Carolina. Many made their…
SC Governor Signs Bill to Protect Manufacturers from 'Nuisance Lawsuits'
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill that he says will protect manufacturers from "nuisance lawsuits" by neighbors upset with the practices of nearby businesses. McMaster said Tuesday…
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble Speaks to Group in Chapin
[gtxvideo vid='dgpJ1SFL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dgpJ1SFL.jpg' vtitle='Democrat Phil Noble Speaks to Group About Candidacy'] CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)--Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on…
Off Shore Drilling Protest at State House Draws Large Crowd
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- At the State House Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters rallied against Off Shore Drilling legislation. Among those in attendance, at the State House, was South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford. Those on hand at the rally could…
AG Wilson joins coalition to protect employees from sexual harassment
South Carolina's attorney general, Alan Wilson, joined a bipartisan coalition comprised of 56 states and territories, Monday, that's urging Congress to put an end to private, forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases.
President Trump unveils infrastructure plan
[gtxvideo vid='Tbn1Hmc2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tbn1Hmc2.jpg' vtitle='President Trump unveils infrastructure plan'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it's like…
Former First Family Portraits Unveiled
The former First family may have been out of the limelight lately, but today the couple made an appearance to see their portraits unveiled at the Smithsonian.
Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation
[gtxvideo vid='3vU3ohmh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3vU3ohmh.jpg' vtitle='Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge.…
National Politics
- Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector case Nov 21, 2025 9:49 PM ESTArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is appealing a ruling that has stalled the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others for trying to overturn Trump’s 2020 el...
- RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism Nov 21, 2025 9:01 PM ESTHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism
- Josh Allen's inconsistencies persist in loss at Houston, as Bills slip further out of AFC East race Nov 21, 2025 7:50 PM ESTJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' offensive inconsistencies don't appear to be going away fast after their latest clunker
- New Jersey sets April 2026 special election as Sherrill resigns House seat ahead of inauguration Nov 21, 2025 6:45 PM ESTNew Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill resigned from her seat in the U.S. House and the current governor set special election dates to fill her position for next year
- Texans' defense shines with 8 sacks, 3 turnovers in win over Bills Nov 21, 2025 5:25 PM ESTHouston’s top-ranked defense found another level Thursday night to lead the Texans to their third straight win
- Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his bid for California governor Nov 21, 2025 2:05 PM ESTRep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor
- Coast Guard reverses course on policy to call swastikas and nooses 'potentially divisive' Nov 21, 2025 7:41 AM ESTThe U.S. Coast Guard has released a new, firmer policy addressing the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses just hours after it was publicly revealed that it made plans to describe them as “potentially divisive” — a term that prompted outcr...
- Trump's wind-down of the Education Department leaves schools fearing disruption Nov 21, 2025 7:25 AM ESTThe Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department
- Federal judges uphold several North Carolina US House districts drawn by Republicans Nov 21, 2025 5:33 AM ESTFederal judges have upheld several U.S. House districts drawn by North Carolina Republicans in 2023
- Alabama board votes to remove books about being transgender from public library youth sections Nov 21, 2025 3:34 AM ESTThe board overseeing Alabama public libraries on Thursday voted to remove books that discuss being transgender from the teen and children’s sections of public libraries
