Maya Rockeymoore Cummings seeks husband's seat in Congress
The widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings has resigned as Maryland's Democratic Party chair to run for her late husband's congressional seat.
Politics
Veteran's Day at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier'
(CNN) --- At The Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran's Day, hundreds gathered for the annual wreath laying ceremony which was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Vice President Mike Pence…
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley , alleges in her upcoming memoir that two top administration officials tried to enlist her in opposing some of Trump's policies.
South Carolina city elects female mayor for the 1st time
A small South Carolina city has elected a female mayor for the first time in its 164-year history.
Mark Sanford giving out $1 trillion bills to raise national debt awareness
South Carolina's Mark Sanford is handing out fake $1 trillion bills on the presidential campaign trail. The former Congressman and governor says he's doing it to raise awareness about a financial crisis he says is looming.
Lindsey Graham calls for release of whistleblower identity
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for the identity of the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry to be made public.
SC Abortion Debate latest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the "Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion…
Vote 2019 : A look at Election results
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking your election day results, here is a look at the results from Tuesday's election. In the City of Columbia, District Two Race Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell will head into…
Lawmakers make animal cruelty a federal offense
(CNN) - Animal cruelty is now a federal offense. The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday that makes animal cruelty a felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing…
Changes in Columbia city council following election day
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some incumbents lost their seats while others will be returning for another term after election day in the Midlands. Councilmen Ed McDowell will head into his second term for District…
Municipal election results
As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!
Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
Let your voice be heard, polls are open until 7pm
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
National Politics
- Duke guard John Blackwell heads list of notable men's college basketball transfers Oct 30, 2026 11:37 AM EDTDuke coach Jon Scheyer’s frank message made an impression on John Blackwell when the former Wisconsin guard entered the transfer portal
- Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail Oct 30, 2026 6:43 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day
- Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation Oct 30, 2026 6:38 AM EDTDemocratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent
- El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race Oct 30, 2026 6:37 AM EDTMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens
- A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era Oct 30, 2026 5:09 AM EDTThe nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads
- Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots Oct 29, 2026 6:55 PM EDTThe federal government has appealed a court decision allowing California to count ballots allegedly sent to noncitizen voters
- Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works Oct 29, 2026 7:01 AM EDTThe Justice Department has filed notice that President Donald Trump’s announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate
- How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could boomerang in the midterms Oct 29, 2026 4:16 AM EDTDonald Trump roared back into office two years ago partly on the power of immigration
- List of top women's college basketball games before the New Year includes NCAA finals rematch Oct 28, 2026 8:07 PM EDTWomen’s college basketball never fails to disappoint, with marquee matchups way before March Madness begins
- College football picks: Conference games are the closest they have been in at least a half century Oct 28, 2026 8:07 PM EDTCollege football is seeing a surge in close games, with 30 one-score contests in conference play last week alone
