Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Now former representative Rick Quinn pleaded guilty to misconduct in office about a half hour ago. That is punishable by up to 1 year in prison. Charges against Richard…
Politics
President Trump and SC Senator Lindsey Graham talk Taxes and Golf
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump's Florida clubs. Trump tweeted about the…
Haley: Accusers of sex misconduct should be heard
(AP)--WASHINGTON (ABC News)—The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump. "I know that he was elected, but women should always feel comfortable…
Former Senior Assistant City Manager Speaks Out
A high ranking Columbia City Official sounds off after stepping down after the City says there was an accusation of inappropriate behavior filed.
Columbia Assistant City Manager resigns following inappropriate behavior investigation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - In a statement Wednesday (12/6), City Manager Teresa Wilson confirmed that Assistant City Manager Allison Baker resigned Friday following an "inappropriate behavior" investigation. According to the statement an allegation regarding…
Longest Serving U.S. Congressman Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman John Conyers Jr. announced his retirement Tuesday. In an radio interview with Detroit radio host Mildred Gaddis, Conyers said his retirement is effectively immediately. The announcement comes after…
SC's First African-American Chief Justice Ernest Finney Passes Away
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's first African-American Supreme Court Chief Justice passed away Sunday according Clerk of Court Brenda Shealy. No other details surrounding Ernest Finney's death were released. Finney served as an…
Roy Moore Ahead in Alabama Senate Race in One Poll, Tied With The Democrat in Another
Embattled Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore is ahead in one new poll but tied with his Democratic rival in another recent survey. A new CBS News poll released Sunday found that "71 percent of Alabama Republicans say the allegations against Roy Moore…
Selfie-Service: South Carolina Man Cooks Waffle House Meal as Worker Sleeps
In this image taken early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, Alex Bowen poses in the kitchen at a Waffle House in West Columbia, S.C. When Bowen found the only worker at the empty South Carolina Waffle House…
Fmr. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI
[gtxvideo vid='GZyeo4DV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GZyeo4DV.jpg' vtitle='Fmr. National Security AdvPleads Guilty to Lying to FBI'] (WOLO) - New charges were filed in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign. President Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was…
McConnell: 'We have the votes' to pass tax reform
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters Friday they have the votes to pass tax reform and will vote later this afternoon.
Flynn pleads guilty, reaches deal on charge of lying to FBI
ABC News - Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, once a member of President Trump’s inner circle of advisers, has pleaded guilty in a deal with the Special Counsel investigating foreign meddling in the 2016 elections in which he admits to…
Clyburn Calls for Conyers Resignation
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Rep. John Conyers in the hospital, aide says
Rep. John Conyers, who is under fire for accusations of sexual harassment, is in the hospital, an aide to Conyers confirmed to CNN.
Environmental, Transportation Leaders Call on Senators to Uphold EPA Standards
[gtxvideo vid='SPruXB6S' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SPruXB6S.jpg' vtitle='CLEAN AIR'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Leaders from around the state are calling on those in the political arena to protect our environment after threats of an EPA repeal. Environmental and transportation agencies teamed up Tuesday, asking lawmakers…
National Politics
- Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo Apr 2, 2026 1:15 PM EDTIn recent months, thousands of immigrants living legally in the U.S. and waiting for rulings on their asylum claims were suddenly ordered deported to countries where most have no ties
- Georgia's Brad Raffensperger showcases Ponzi scheme fight as he runs for governor Apr 2, 2026 11:49 AM EDTGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says his office has persuaded a securities firm to return $6.7 million to investors
- Republican plan to fund Homeland Security could get first test vote on Thursday Apr 2, 2026 8:18 AM EDTThe Senate is expected to try quickly passing a measure Thursday that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, though it’s unclear how swiftly the House will follow to largely end the longest partial government shutdown in history
- DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts Apr 2, 2026 6:32 AM EDTHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office
- Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots Apr 2, 2026 6:31 AM EDTDemocrats have sued to block President Donald Trump's latest executive order restricting mail voting
- Man sentenced in cross burning hoax to help elect Colorado Springs' first Black mayor Apr 1, 2026 9:14 PM EDTA man who helped stage a cross burning he says was intended to help elect the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to nearly four years in prison
- A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss Apr 1, 2026 1:38 PM EDTDemocrats have run California for years
- DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts Apr 1, 2026 1:38 PM EDTHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem
- 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
