FCC Makes a Call to Combat Cell Phones
South Carolina is working with FCC as they continue trying to keep contraband cell phones out of the hands of inmates.
Politics
Former Republican party chair to lead solar energy group
[gtxvideo vid='kaPTrh0U' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kaPTrh0U.jpg' vtitle='Former Republican party chairjoining solar energy group'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The former Chairman of the State Republican Party is promoting solar energy. This week, the Palmetto Conservative Solar Coalition announced that Matt Moore will serve as…
Richland Woman Recognized in The Senate for Graduating High School in Her 80s
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Thursday afternoon, an 84-year-old mother of 12 was recognized before the State Senate for never giving up on her dream. "Mrs. Grimes, you are such an inspiration to…
Democrats repsond to Governor's State of the State
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School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House on Wednesday
[gtxvideo vid='RHe6Mkkx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RHe6Mkkx.jpg' vtitle='School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands of students, parents, and teachers turned out Wednesday in support of school choice at the SC State House. The event is part of National School Choice…
Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse
[gtxvideo vid='EZndZb89' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EZndZb89.jpg' vtitle='Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of…
Lawmakers Push Personhood Bill
Lawmakers gather Wednesday to urge colleagues to support the so called "Personhood Bill"
Public invited for tours of C-SPAN bus at UofSC Wednesday
The public is invited to stop by the iconic C-SPAN bus on USC's campus Wednesday, as part of it 50 Capitals Tour.
SC Governor McMaster to Deliver State of the State
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has a full schedule Wednesday. McMcaster is set to speak at the South Carolina Personhood Day 2018 at the State House. The Governor will also speak at the My SC Education 5th Annual Rally at…
Government Shutdown Day 3
We are entering the third day of the Government shutdown. When another vote is expected and how the continued closure could impact you.
'State of the City' Set for Tuesday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last…
Government Shutdown: Who's Affected
(AP)--ABC NEWS Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered…
SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina's legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina.…
State Senators Are Not Sold On Dominion Energy's Plan to Merge With SCANA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Executives of Dominion Energy went over details of their merger proposal, including a thousand dollar rebate for the average customer, in front of senators Tuesday. Though…
National Politics
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- Elections officials in Oregon and Arizona are first to pledge legal challenges to new Trump voting order Apr 1, 2026 11:36 AM EDTElections officials in Oregon and Arizona are first to pledge legal challenges to new Trump voting order
- Tiger Woods a big topic again at Masters even without playing Apr 1, 2026 11:35 AM EDTTiger Woods is dominating Masters talk again, but for all the wrong reasons
- Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election Apr 1, 2026 11:30 AM EDTSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them
- Judge orders White House ballroom construction to halt in a ruling that leaves Trump seething Apr 1, 2026 6:58 AM EDTA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom after it demolished the East Wing of the White House
- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hospitalized after minor procedure, her office says Apr 1, 2026 12:34 AM EDTAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been hospitalized after undergoing what her office described as a minor procedure to remove fluid that was pressing on her lung
- Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish employees in US discrimination probe Mar 31, 2026 8:56 PM EDTA federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination
- 3 FBI agents fired after investigating Trump file class action suit alleging 'retribution campaign' Mar 31, 2026 2:17 PM EDTThree fired FBI agents have sued to try to get their jobs back, saying in a class action lawsuit they were illegally punished for their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat
- Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren't on board Mar 31, 2026 6:42 AM EDTDemocrats are trying to win back the Senate
