North Carolina operative charged in congressional ballot case
Dowless was booked Wednesday on charges of illegal ballot handling and conspiracy in the 2018 Republican primary and in the 2016 elections.
Politics
Lawmaker: Cannabis bill stalled until concerns are addressed
A South Carolina senator says a bill aiming to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana will not move forward until lawmakers address concerns of stakeholders in the matter.
"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) - "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…
Fmr. Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to wire fraud
The former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson walked into the federal courthouse on Tuesday to plead guilty, to just one charge.
Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…
Congresswoman Gabby Giffords joins March for Our Lives Charleston town hall
A Congresswoman almost killed in a 2011 shooting is joining a student led organization for a town hall on gun reform, and background checks.
SC lawmakers hear emotional testimony on prison reform bill
SC lawmakers heard emotional testimony from family members of victims and discussed legislation set to reform the state’s corrections system.
SC Rep. Clyburn and Cunningham calling to close "Charleston loophole" at Emanuel AME
Two of South Carolina representatives in Washington are calling for a fix to the "Charleston Loophole".
Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state.…
McMaster discussing education reform at the State House
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Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia's Opportunity Zones.
South Carolina governor, lawmakers push veteran affairs bill
[gtxvideo vid='SEjLx132' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SEjLx132.jpg' vtitle='veterans bill vo'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and members of the General Assembly are supporting legislation to elevate the Department of Veteran Affairs to a cabinet level position. A bipartisan group of…
Doctors, advocates support the legalization of marijuana in SC
On Tuesday, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers were joined by medical professionals who support the proposed Compassionate Care Act.
China's economy czar heading to Washington for trade talks
China's economy czar is heading to Washington for talks Thursday and Friday before the deadline for a massive U.S. tariff hike.
Bernie Sanders announces 2020 bid
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020.
National Politics
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has thoughts about toning down political fights. Here's what he says Jul 31, 2026 12:26 PM EDTOklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City
- Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor Jul 30, 2026 8:10 PM EDTMandela Barnes has dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
- A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics Jul 29, 2026 11:22 AM EDTMore progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
- Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington Jul 28, 2026 6:10 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
- Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill Jul 27, 2026 11:30 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
