Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran downed US Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for downing a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and said the United States must respond to the attack.
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What you need to know if you are headed to the polls: Vote 2026 Coverage
Here are some things you need to know, according to the SC Election Commission, if you are voting in the Primary. Crysty Vaughan has our VOTE 2026 Coverage.
COMET offering free rides to those heading to the polls Tuesday: Vote 2026 coverage
The COMET and DART services will offer free rides to those heading to the polls Tuesday.
Primary Day in SC : VOTE 2026 Coverage
It is Primary Day in SC : Crysty Vaughan has more on our VOTE 2026 Coverage
Gov. McMaster joins Lt. Governor Pamela Evette on final day of tour
Governor Henry McMaster joined Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette on the final day of her Road to Victory tour.
South Carolina early voting hits record 318,602 ballots ahead of June 9 election
South Carolina voters cast a record number of ballots during the state's early voting period ahead of Tuesday's election, according to the South Carolina Election Commission.
Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Iran launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war.
Henry McMaster Jr. ends speculation about being a potential Evette running mate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - After a week of speculation following a social media post by President Donald Trump, it appears Henry McMaster Jr. will not be Lt. Governor Pamela Evette's running…
Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
The bill was passed without an amendment to address the anti-weaponization fund.
Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8B settlement fund
Senate Republicans cleared the first hurdle on Thursday as they are struggling to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.
South Carolina probe into fake IDs leads to ICE detention of 48 immigrants; 6 other people indicted
A two-year investigation into immigrants with fake identity documents led to federal officials detaining 48 workers at a South Carolina metal casting business and six people facing state charges, including two top managers at the plant, authorities announced Thursday.
President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.
BREAKING: Sen. Josh Kimbrell suspends campaign for SC governor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The field to be the Republican nominee for South Carolina's next governor is down by one after Sen. Josh Kimbrell announced on social…
Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran.
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration is proposing double-digit tariffs on products from dozens of major U.S. trading partners after an investigation into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labor.
National Politics
- Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall Oct 21, 2026 9:54 PM EDTThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume building a border wall through Texas's Big Bend region
- In struggling LA, Mayor Karen Bass fights for 2nd term against democratic socialist-backed Raman Oct 21, 2026 12:10 PM EDTThe fight to lead Los Angeles City Hall is matching the unpopular incumbent, Karen Bass, against a lightly known city council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, Nithya Raman
- A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump, Vance give different economy pitches Oct 21, 2026 12:10 PM EDTWhen Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting
- Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections Oct 21, 2026 7:22 AM EDTRising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
- Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it Oct 21, 2026 3:30 AM EDTRepublican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team has confirmed that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton
- WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't Oct 20, 2026 2:50 PM EDTFans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream weren't on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
- Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day Oct 20, 2026 2:00 PM EDTPoll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles
- Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home Oct 20, 2026 1:54 PM EDTThe Rams and Chargers each had high hopes for playing on their home field in Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium, but things aren't going as planned
- After slow start in loss to Bears, Penix and Falcons have urgency to turn their season around Oct 20, 2026 5:31 AM EDTAnother slow start to a game has left the Atlanta Falcons with an urgent need to reverse momentum in the slow start to their season
- Jim Harbaugh looking for answers in all aspects of the Chargers' struggling offense Oct 20, 2026 5:31 AM EDTThe Los Angeles Chargers are searching for solutions to their struggling offense as they remain winless this season
