Dash Cam Video of Senator Accused of DUI Released
SC Troopers release dash cam video taken the night a SC State Senator was charged with driving under the influence.
Politics
Reporting for Duty
The former Commander in Chief makes an appearance in a Chicago courtroom to fulfill his civic duty.
President Trump China Tour
President Donald Trump continues his two day trip in China.
Incoming Election Results in the Midlands
Election results are expected to change as more tallies come in throughout the night. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest updates.
Clemson Student Body VP Not Impeached
[gtxvideo vid='HiNYFZgg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HiNYFZgg.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Student VP Not Impeached'] Clemson , SC (WOLO) --- It took eleven hours but Clemson University's student body Vice President will not be impeached. The Student Senate's impeachment vote of Jeran Stewart fell just two votes…
SC Senator Accused of DUI
Hear what a SC Senator is saying about a weekend accident that led to a DUI charge, and what the victim says she saw moments after the crash.
State senator arrested on charges of DUI, lying to police
A South Carolina legislator is facing charges of drunken driving charge and lying to law officers.
Trump: TX church shooting not a 'guns situation'
President Trump said mental health, not guns, is to blame for the church shooting massacre that left at least 26 people dead in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, calling the assailant a "very deranged individual."
Rep. Joe Wilson says President's Trip to Asia Reassuring
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina congressman says President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Asia will provide needed assurances amid ongoing concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons program. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson told The Associated Press on Thursday the…
State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End
[gtxvideo vid='p5gt41Hv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p5gt41Hv.jpg' vtitle='State Lawmaker Confrontation Investigation Nearing End'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The investigation into a confrontation between two lawmakers inside the Statehouse is coming to a close. Sheriff Leon Lott gave the update Thursday (11/2) on the probe…
Georgia Man Charged in Connection with Threats to U.S. Senator Tim Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Tim Scott from South Carolina has a history of threats against other members of congress and news organizations. A sworn statement by a FBI…
McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton's 'No Salary' Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton's claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor…
GOP challenger pledges she'll take no salary as SC governor
A Republican challenging South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says she'll take no salary if elected to the state's top job.
The importance of an off year election
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--All elections have an impact, believes political annalist and President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright. With various elections across the Midlands, and even the country in less than a week, the results of elections on…
Man arrested, charged with threatening Senator Tim Scott
A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with threatening South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
National Politics
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- 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
- What to know about Trump's draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations Nov 21, 2025 1:07 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump is considering pressuring states to stop regulating artificial intelligence
- What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files Nov 21, 2025 12:45 AM ESTThe clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein
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- Muslim civil rights group sues Texas for labeling it a terrorist organization Nov 21, 2025 12:21 AM ESTA Muslim civil rights group has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- Democrats allege spy agency work is being undermined and politicized under Trump Nov 20, 2025 11:57 PM ESTDemocrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees say the Trump administration is undermining the nation's spy services
