Health & Human Services Sec. Tom Price Resigns
White House Staffer under scrutiny for alleged trips around the country in private chartered flights steps down.
Politics
SC National Guard to Help Puerto Rico
Citizens of Puerto Rico continuing waiting for assistance after being pummeled by Hurricane Maria. Click here to find out what's being done and how you can help.
House Committee to hear from Santee Cooper Executives in Hearing on Nuclear Project
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- House Committee Lawmakers are expected to hear from Santee Cooper Executives on Tuesday during the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee meeting. The committee was created back in August in response to the failed nuclear construction project at…
Governor McMaster Sends SC National Guard Engineers to Puerto Rico for Recovery Aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster is responding to the need for aid in Puerto Rico. On Thursday, the Governor authorized nearly 150 Engineer Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard to assist in recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria.…
SLED Investigating SCANA, Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division says SLED has opened an investigation into possible criminal activity in connection with the abandonment of construction of two nuclear reactors at VC Summer Nuclear facility. SLED Spokesperson Kathryn Richardson…
"Zombie Brides" Protest Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with…
NFL Teams Respond to Trump With Non-Participation, Kneeling in Protest
ABC NEWS- NFL players, teams and owners across the league responded Sunday to President Trump's criticism of players kneeling in protest during the national anthem, with some kneeling, others locking arms and still…
Leaders and Organizations Weigh In On Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Insurance said the cost of coverage under the Affordable Care Act will rise in our state next year. Bob Hartwig of Darla Moore's School…
SC Attorney General Launches Human Trafficking Web Site
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Attorney General's Office launched a new web site Friday to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The web site is humantrafficking.scag.gov/ Attorney General Alan Wilson says the site offers an opportunity to learn about human…
Senators Announce Proposal to Erect Monument Honoring African American Civil War Hero
[gtxvideo vid='PJAjR87b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PJAjR87b.jpg' vtitle='Monument Proposal'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Two lawmakers are looking forward to pushing legislation they hope will honor a Civil War hero who paved they say paved the way for many in our state and nation. Richland Democratic Senator…
SC AG Opposes Sanctuary Cities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says states should have the right to oppose so-called "sanctuary cities" withing their borders. Sanctuary cities are those that limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. Wednesday Wilson joined…
President Prepares for UN Meeting
President Trump gets ready to discuss several U.S. issues of concern with the United Nations beginning Tuesday.
Santee Cooper President Says He "Gave Up" on Westinghouse in 2014
[gtxvideo vid='eMy5YcqT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eMy5YcqT.jpg' vtitle='VC SENATE'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Retiring Santee Cooper President Lonnie Carter said he knew he was at his wits end with Westinghouse three years ago. "I gave up on them in '14," began Carter. "I would tell…
Senators Question V.C. Summer Executives in Committee Hearing
Senators from a committee investigating the failed V.C. Summer Nuclear Reactor Project, are question executives from the involved utility companies, Monday.
President Condemns White Supremacy
President Trump signs a resolution Thursday saying he opposes bigotry "of all forms".
National Politics
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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
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