Travel Ban Begins Thursday
President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…
Politics
Wendy Brawley Sworn In As District 70 Representative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- a ceremony surrounded by friends, family and other lawmakers, Wendy Brawley officially became a representative of S.C. House District 70. Wendy Brawley represents parts of Lower Richland and…
McConnell delays Senate health bill vote amid lack of support
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators he is delaying a vote on the GOP health care bill until after the Fourth of July recess because he does not have the votes to move it to debate, two senior Senate Republican aides tell ABC News.
Judge Rules Prosecutor Pascoe, Documents To Remain In Quinn's Investigation
[gtxvideo vid='mz3Urwcf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mz3Urwcf.jpg' vtitle='PASCOE RULING'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday, a local judge ruled on multiple motions related to Rick Quinn’s indictment. "I do not see that the integrity of the judicial system has been compromised," Honorable Judge R. Knox McMahon…
Quinn says judge's ruling just minor setback
Rep. Richard Quinn Jr. says a South Carolina judge's decision to reject his request to kick the prosecutor off his case is just the first step to try to clear his name.
Senate Republicans to unveil 'discussion draft' of health care bill
Seven weeks after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, Senate Republicans are set to unveil their version of the health care bill Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will reveal the legislative text at an all-members meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Columbia Votes for Clean Energy
The City of Columbia becomes the 36th City to opt for clean energy.
Russia Cancels Talk with US
Russia cancels meeting with the US aimed at fixing the relationship between the two.
Governor McMaster Signs Industrial Hemp Bill into Law
[gtxvideo vid='uTtv1Woh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uTtv1Woh.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster Signs Hemp Bill into Law'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the stroke of a pen Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that legalizes Hemp, for research purposes only. Hemp is a similar plant…
Wednesday Headlines
Here's a Good Morning Columbia News Update for Monday June 12st
Norman and Parnell are Confident About Congressional District 5 Special Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Today is the day when Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney's seat will be filled and both candidates say they feel they have a great chance to win this race. Democratic…
Spicer on future in WH: I'm still here
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer addresses reports that he may be stepping aside.
President Donald Trump Tweets About SC Election
[gtxvideo vid='oAHy3FeV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oAHy3FeV.jpg' vtitle='President Donald Trump Tweets About SC Election'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters Tuesday headed to the polls to fill the Congressional seat left vacant when Mick Mulvaney was appointed as White House Budget director. Republican Ralph Norman and…
City of Columbia Hosts Open Houses
[gtxvideo vid='CUIjlJHj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CUIjlJHj.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Council Open Houses'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met…
Prison riot caused by contraband cellphone
A contraband cell phone caused a riot to break out overnight at Trenton Correctional Institution.
National Politics
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
- Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships Apr 3, 2026 8:34 AM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships
- Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State Apr 3, 2026 8:18 AM EDTGovernors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship
- A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:40 AM EDTBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
- A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:34 AM EDTAfter Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice
- 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
