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
- Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible' Oct 31, 2026 8:14 PM EDTAlaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state’s pivotal U.S. Senate race
- Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat. Trump to campaign virtually instead of in person Oct 31, 2026 7:42 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is taking time off from the in-person campaign trail for virtual rallies
- More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls: analysis Oct 31, 2026 7:05 PM EDTMore than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration can’t even be found on the state’s voter rolls
- Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump Oct 31, 2026 4:18 PM EDTKamala Harris has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across multiple states during the final stretch of the midterm elections
- Duke guard John Blackwell heads list of notable men's college basketball transfers Oct 30, 2026 11:37 AM EDTDuke coach Jon Scheyer’s frank message made an impression on John Blackwell when the former Wisconsin guard entered the transfer portal
- Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail Oct 30, 2026 6:43 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day
- Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation Oct 30, 2026 6:38 AM EDTDemocratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent
- El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race Oct 30, 2026 6:37 AM EDTMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens
- A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era Oct 30, 2026 5:09 AM EDTThe nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads
- Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots Oct 29, 2026 6:55 PM EDTThe federal government has appealed a court decision allowing California to count ballots allegedly sent to noncitizen voters
