Jamming Prison Cell Phones
Tests to jam the signal that is allowing prisoners to use illegal cell phones appear to be successful though still in the beginning stages.
Politics
State Rep: McMaster Team wanted candidate to protest election results to delay runoff
A state Rep claims Henry McMaster's team offered to back a protest of the 4th district seat, which could have had an impact on the race for Governor.
Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it's like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters
[gtxvideo vid='pWbBjirC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pWbBjirC.jpg' vtitle='Governor Addresses Firefighters'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state…
Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff
[gtxvideo vid='qjffDSkK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjffDSkK.jpg' vtitle='Wilson Endorsements'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson's support of law enforcement…
IPhone feature makes it harder to hack
A new feature on an upcoming IPhone aims to make it harder for identity thieves to hack into, but it will unfortunately do the same for police investigating crimes.
Happy Flag day America
Today is the day to let your flag fly more than ever. It's National Flag Day!
Harpootlian runs for Senate
[gtxvideo vid='qSWRTZBQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qSWRTZBQ.jpg' vtitle='Harpootlian runs for Senate'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he's entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson…
John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and…
GOP candidate for Governor gets new endorsements
Republican Candidate for Governor gets a major political push with two endorsements from his former rivals.
McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take…
RCSD arrest NC man in connection with Farrow Rd. bank robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies responded to a bank robbery today on Farrow Rd. Investigators say the robbery happened around 2:15 p.m. at a TD Bank. Deputies…
President Trump's reaction to Mark Sanford losing primary
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO) - Mark Sanford was defeated yesterday in the Midterm Elections by opponent Katie Arrington. This came after months of vocal criticism from President Donald Trump and just hours before…
SC Primary wrapup: McMaster will face Warren in runoff
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The ups, downs, and surprises of the 2018 South Carolina Primary
https://youtu.be/yUoTmKwGCQ8 https://youtu.be/v27O0D6Elfo COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-An often hard fight battle for office came to an end for many, and the next step is afoot for others and runoff's will keep the campaigning going, as South Carolinian's went to the…
National Politics
- Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump's making Nov 1, 2026 1:56 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump is asking voters to pretend he’s on the Election Day ballot again, and that's creating challenges for Republicans
- Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms Nov 1, 2026 1:55 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks of the midterm elections
- US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show Nov 1, 2026 4:25 AM ESTThe Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan
- Trump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory Nov 1, 2026 4:22 AM ESTThe Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud
- FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's hometown as Alaska Senate inquiry widens Nov 1, 2026 4:22 AM ESTFederal authorities have intensified their investigation into an Alaska Senate candidate named Dan J
- Republicans on defense in Texas while Democrats in Michigan can't get on the same page Nov 1, 2026 1:22 AM EDTRepublican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico were making closing arguments Saturday in a tossup Texas U.S. Senate race that has become a key measure of voters’ frustration with Trump’s leadership and his loyalists in the Republican Party
- Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro’s flight to the US Oct 31, 2026 10:59 PM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration did not help Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil after his election defeat
- Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds Oct 31, 2026 10:42 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
- 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
- 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
