PA Transit Strike Continues
Thousands of transit workers in Pennsylvannia walk off the job during contract negotiations, but officials say their absence could threaten commuters access to the polls on Election Day.
Politics
Janet Reno Dead at 78
The first woman to serve as US Attorney General has died after reported complications from Parkinson's Disease.
Top Morning Headlines
WATCH: Some of today's top morning headlines. [gtxvideo vid='mMIfSrQw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mMIfSrQw.jpg' vtitle='Top Morning Headlines ']
FBI Clears Clinton: Vote 2016
[gtxvideo vid='gDtI17GU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDtI17GU.jpg' vtitle='FBI Clears Clinton: Vote 2016'] ABC NEWS--The FBI has concluded a review of newly-discovered emails related to Hillary Clinton, and sees no reason to change its previous conclusions about Clinton's use of a private server when she was…
Judge: No Evidence of Voter Intimidation From Trump Workers
A federal judge in Las Vegas says he hasn't seen evidence that Donald Trump's campaign is training people to intimidate voters in Nevada.
South Carolina Officials Discuss Securing 2016 Election
Election Day 2016 is almost here. Millions of South Carolinians will head to the polls to cast their votes, but before they do, there are a few changes that make this…
Spring Valley Student Earns Perfect Score on AP Math Exam
[gtxvideo vid='gVXewRHI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gVXewRHI.jpg' vtitle='Spring Valley Students Earns Perfect Score'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Spring Valley High School senior was one of 11, worldwide, to earn a perfect score on her Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam this year. Jenning Chen,…
Everything You Need to Know for the Presidential Election
Official and unofficial campaigning for this election arguably started a little less than two years ago, but it is finally coming to an end on Nov. 8.
Countdown to the 2016 Election
ABC Columbia continues following the latest from the campaign trail as we countdown to election day!
Black Early Voting Down in Key Swing States
Turnout among African-American voters in some key early-voting states may be cause for concern for Hillary Clinton.
These States Allow Early Voters to Change Their Minds
With less than a week before Election Day, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump offered some startling advice to early voters who might be second-guessing these selections: Switch your vote.
Tax Loopholes Trump May Have Used to Avoid Payments
Donald Trump may have used a questionable and now-prohibited tax maneuver to avoid tens of millions of dollars in personal income taxes, the New York Times reported.
Who is FBI Director James Comey?
Who is FBI Director James Comey?
Kasich Snubs Trump With Write-In Vote for McCain
Former Republican presidential nominee John Kasich publicly snubbed Donald Trump with a write-in vote for Sen. John McCain, according to his spokesman.
Vice President Biden Visits Morris College in Sumter
Vice President Biden stopped by Morris College Tuesday to promote the importance voting this election season. The event was centered around getting voters in Sumter county to vote Democratic, and especially…
National Politics
- Watchdog questions millions spent on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela Sep 12, 2025 10:07 PM EDTThe U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Ma...
- California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks Sep 12, 2025 9:23 PM EDTCalifornia lawmakers have passed legislation to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business
- States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
- Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTA judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
- Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as 'not exactly prime time' Sep 12, 2025 6:38 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump says the Republican candidate for New York City mayor is “not exactly prime time.”
- Former poet laureate Ada Limón says artists must band together during 'dangerous times' Sep 12, 2025 4:54 PM EDTThe 24th U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón says she encountered a surprising number of people who are writing and sharing poetry during her travels around the country
- Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states Sep 12, 2025 3:02 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods this spring and summer
- Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation Sep 12, 2025 5:02 AM EDTThe governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America
- Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Patriots owner, drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu Sep 12, 2025 3:58 AM EDTSon of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November
- Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood Sep 11, 2025 11:42 PM EDTA U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
