Public invited for tours of C-SPAN bus at UofSC Wednesday
The public is invited to stop by the iconic C-SPAN bus on USC's campus Wednesday, as part of it 50 Capitals Tour.
Politics
SC Governor McMaster to Deliver State of the State
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has a full schedule Wednesday. McMcaster is set to speak at the South Carolina Personhood Day 2018 at the State House. The Governor will also speak at the My SC Education 5th Annual Rally at…
Government Shutdown Day 3
We are entering the third day of the Government shutdown. When another vote is expected and how the continued closure could impact you.
'State of the City' Set for Tuesday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last…
Government Shutdown: Who's Affected
(AP)--ABC NEWS Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered…
SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina's legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina.…
State Senators Are Not Sold On Dominion Energy's Plan to Merge With SCANA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Executives of Dominion Energy went over details of their merger proposal, including a thousand dollar rebate for the average customer, in front of senators Tuesday. Though…
SC Senators Override Governor McMaster's Veto to Use Lottery Money for Better School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Senators unanimously voted (44-0) to override several vetoes from Governor McMaster that would use extra lottery money to fund better school buses. The vote will fund more than…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Announces State of the City
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced Tuesday that he will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take…
Trump Administration Accepts DACA Applications
Washington, DC (WOLO) --- The Trump Administration says it is accepting renewal applications to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. The Announcement comes days after a Federal Judge in California temporarily blocked efforts to end the deferred action for childhood arrivals…
Sen. Tim Scott calls President Trump's "s---hole countries" remark disappointing
[gtxvideo vid='JDN5Lqgn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JDN5Lqgn.jpg' vtitle='Sen. Tim Scott calls President Trump's comments disappo'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Senator Tim Scott says Senator Graham confirmed to him that the report of the President's comments regarding "s---hole countries" was "basically accurate." In a statement…
State leaders are excited about opening Samsung facility despite possible tariff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Samsung officially opened it's first American based appliance plant in Newberry County. This is big news for jobs in our state but the threat of a tax on…
Sen. Graham responds after President Trump's "s***hole countries" remark
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Senator Lindsey Graham has released a statement about a meeting where President Donald Trump made his "s***hole countries" remark Thursday (1/11). Graham says he already said his "piece directly to him." In the statement Friday, Graham…
SC lawmakers introduce bill to make electric chair default method of execution
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to in the House of Representatives Thursday (1/11) that would bring back the electric chair as the default method of execution. The…
National Politics
- New judicial panels to hear Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits for the first time Dec 12, 2025 5:10 AM ESTTwo lawsuits seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional districts are scheduled to be discussed in court as a pair of three-judge panels never-before-used in the state meet for the first time
- Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress Dec 12, 2025 5:10 AM ESTRyan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
- Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar Dec 12, 2025 5:10 AM ESTA bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”
- Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison Dec 12, 2025 2:37 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud
- MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026 Dec 11, 2025 4:37 PM ESTMike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
- Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo headed out of town Dec 11, 2025 1:41 PM ESTBrandon Nimmo went first
- Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025 Dec 11, 2025 1:34 PM ESTThe “Architects of AI” were named Time magazine’s person of the year for 2025
- Indiana redistricting is up for a final, deciding vote in the state Senate Dec 11, 2025 12:05 PM ESTIndiana state Senators are expected to take a final and deciding vote on redistricting Thursday, and the outcome is still uncertain
- Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race Dec 11, 2025 11:57 AM ESTA former top official in Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration is running to succeed the two-term Democrat
- Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise for many Dec 11, 2025 10:45 AM ESTThe Senate is poised to reject legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans
