Jamming Prison Cell Phones
Tests to jam the signal that is allowing prisoners to use illegal cell phones appear to be successful though still in the beginning stages.
Politics
State Rep: McMaster Team wanted candidate to protest election results to delay runoff
A state Rep claims Henry McMaster's team offered to back a protest of the 4th district seat, which could have had an impact on the race for Governor.
Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it's like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters
[gtxvideo vid='pWbBjirC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pWbBjirC.jpg' vtitle='Governor Addresses Firefighters'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state…
Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff
[gtxvideo vid='qjffDSkK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjffDSkK.jpg' vtitle='Wilson Endorsements'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson's support of law enforcement…
IPhone feature makes it harder to hack
A new feature on an upcoming IPhone aims to make it harder for identity thieves to hack into, but it will unfortunately do the same for police investigating crimes.
Happy Flag day America
Today is the day to let your flag fly more than ever. It's National Flag Day!
Harpootlian runs for Senate
[gtxvideo vid='qSWRTZBQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qSWRTZBQ.jpg' vtitle='Harpootlian runs for Senate'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he's entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson…
John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and…
GOP candidate for Governor gets new endorsements
Republican Candidate for Governor gets a major political push with two endorsements from his former rivals.
McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take…
RCSD arrest NC man in connection with Farrow Rd. bank robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies responded to a bank robbery today on Farrow Rd. Investigators say the robbery happened around 2:15 p.m. at a TD Bank. Deputies…
President Trump's reaction to Mark Sanford losing primary
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO) - Mark Sanford was defeated yesterday in the Midterm Elections by opponent Katie Arrington. This came after months of vocal criticism from President Donald Trump and just hours before…
SC Primary wrapup: McMaster will face Warren in runoff
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The ups, downs, and surprises of the 2018 South Carolina Primary
https://youtu.be/yUoTmKwGCQ8 https://youtu.be/v27O0D6Elfo COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-An often hard fight battle for office came to an end for many, and the next step is afoot for others and runoff's will keep the campaigning going, as South Carolinian's went to the…
National Politics
- Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat Jun 8, 2026 2:57 AM EDTRob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday
- Graham Platner to take questions from Maine voters as he looks to stabilize Senate campaign Jun 7, 2026 11:02 PM EDTU.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is set to take questions from voters at a town hall-style event in Maine
- Maverick GOP Sen. Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after scandal, dies at 93 Jun 7, 2026 6:50 PM EDTThe scandal ruined his reputation as a champion of abortion and women's rights.
- Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team Jun 7, 2026 12:57 PM EDTDonald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs
- First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils Jun 7, 2026 5:05 AM EDTA national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center Jun 6, 2026 11:37 PM EDTA weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund Jun 5, 2026 3:30 PM EDTThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
