The President's Drug Plan
President Donald Trump unveils his new prescription drug plan, but critics are already pouncing on some of the ideas.
Politics
Senator Graham Defends Mueller
[gtxvideo vid='TJ8LndlG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJ8LndlG.jpg' vtitle='Senator Graham Defends Mueller'] Washington, DC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham is defending Special Counsel Robert Mueller, responding to comments made by Vice President Mike Pence. Pence said the Special Council should wrap up the…
SC Nat'l Guard Head to Mexican Border
Governor Henry McMaster says members of the 2-151 Security and Support Aviation Battalion are headed the Mexican border.
Sen. Graham visits John McCain after complications from brain surgery
[gtxvideo vid='EaP5Ka3n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EaP5Ka3n.jpg' vtitle='Sen. Graham Updates McCain's Health'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says his friend and fellow Senator, John McCain, is in good spirits after complications from brain surgery. Graham says he spent several days…
SC Legislature Wrap Up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina legislative session is over, but lawmakers still have work to do. Over the final two days of session, the General Assembly passed…
State offices closed for Confederate Memorial Day
[gtxvideo vid='wBNGpFuW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wBNGpFuW.jpg' vtitle='State offices closed for Confederate Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State offices closed Thursday (5/10) in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. South Carolina is one of six states that recognizes the holiday, though the dates vary.…
President Trump praises Kim Jong-un after release of prisoners
[gtxvideo vid='KH70Rl8f' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KH70Rl8f.jpg' vtitle='President Trump praises Kim Jong-un for releasing priso'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Trump announced Thursday (5/10) morning that he'll sit down for his historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on June 12. He made…
Sheheen introduces bill to lower college tuition
The cost for higher learning is on the rise. At least one South Carolina lawmaker wants to make it more affordable for people in the Palmetto State to attend.
Former SC Governor in North Korea on UN visit
[gtxvideo vid='zttevhkM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zttevhkM.jpg' vtitle='David Beasley'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former South Carolina governor is in North Korea. David Beasley is the executive director of the UN World Food Program. He's in the country for a four day visit. Ambassador…
President Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal
[gtxvideo vid='8ZFpqprh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8ZFpqprh.jpg' vtitle='Iran Nuclear Deal'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Donald Trump followed through on his campaign promise Tuesday (5/8) and pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal. President Trump called the deal defective at its…
Legislative Session Wraps Up In Days, Where Does That Leave V.C. Summer Nuclear Project and Ratepayers?
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- There are only two days left of General Session for the State Legislature and not a single law has been passed relieving ratepayers from the failed VC Summer Nuclear…
Former State Treasurer Named as Suspect in Rape Investigation
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)-- A former state treasurer turned reality tv star has been named as a suspect in a rape. According to an incident report obtained by ABC Columbia…
President Wants Russian Probe to End
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Abortion bill killed
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8 Suspected gang members indicted
A joint task force indicts 8 suspected gang members from Richland, Lexington and Newberry Counties.
National Politics
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season Aug 2, 2026 11:30 PM EDTKey senators have unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season
- Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House Aug 2, 2026 6:18 PM EDTU.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno says his former son-in-law, U
- Republicans rate Trump higher on immigration than on the economy or Iran, AP-NORC poll finds Aug 2, 2026 3:22 PM EDTA new AP-NORC poll finds that immigration remains a relative strength for President Donald Trump, even after three people were killed in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the span of under a week in July
- Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader Aug 2, 2026 2:10 PM EDTNational Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode
- Democrats see chance to flip House seat as abuse claims mount against GOP rep Aug 1, 2026 8:50 PM EDTDemocrats see a fresh opportunity for an upset in an Ohio congressional seat.
- Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals Aug 1, 2026 8:45 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals
- Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte says he'll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday Aug 1, 2026 8:44 PM EDTThe two-month tenure of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence will officially come to an end on Monday
- Maryland governor 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in midterms Aug 1, 2026 1:54 PM EDTMoore says Trump might use federal power to influence the fall elections.
- Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post Jul 31, 2026 4:44 PM EDTThe Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is giving up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries
- Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments Jul 31, 2026 2:33 PM EDTMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution
