Donald Trump Teases 'Big Announcement' In Iowa
(ABC News) -- Donald Trump says he has a “big announcement” to make tonight in Iowa,…
Politics
King Day at the Dome
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Democratic presidential hopefuls are making their way to Columbia. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O'Malley will participate in "King Day at the Dome." The event includes a march along…
Cruz Chats About the Constitution During SC Campaign Swing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is talking about legal issues as part of a campaign swing through the Palmetto State. The Texas senator is sitting down with state Attorney General Alan Wilson on Friday for a…
Video: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Campaign in Midlands Ahead of Debate
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The eyes of the political world are on South Carolina Thursday night. The 7 top republican candidates will take place in a prime time debate in North Charleston. The remaining candidates will debate in an…
What Republican insiders say about Haley taking on Trump
(ABC News) -- Most State of the Union responses take direct aim at the sitting President, criticizing him for his leadership and agenda. But Nikki Haley’s speech last night had a second target: the "angriest voices" in her own party.…
Republican presidential debate and 5 things to watch for
(ABC News) -- The first Republican debate of 2016 takes place tonight in South Carolina, just 18 days…
GOP Candidates set for North Charleston Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Republican Candidates are set to go head to head in the latest debate Thursday night in North Charleston. The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network will take place at 9pm at the North Charleston Coliseum. Candidates that…
5 Things to Know About South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
(ABC News) -- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley delivered the Republican response to President Obama’s finalState of the Union Tuesday night. “Soon, the Obama presidency will end, and America will have the chance to turn in a new direction,” she said.…
7 best lines from President Obama's final State of the Union
(ABC News) -- President Obama touched on a wide array of topics during his final State of the Unionaddress tonight, both looking back at his two terms in office and turning his attention to the future. Here are a selection…
Clinton gets nod from former Attorney General Eric Holder
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Former Attorney General Eric Holder is backing Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary for president and will campaign for her in an upcoming trip to South Carolina. It's a key endorsement as Clinton tries to maintain…
Full Text: Gov. Haley's State of the Union Response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Following is the full text of the Republican Address to the Nation by Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC), as prepared for delivery: "Good evening. "I'm Nikki Haley, Governor of the great state of South Carolina. "I'm speaking tonight…
ABC Poll: Cruz and Christie gain in popularity as Trump, Carson and Bush stumble
(ABC News) -- Ted Cruz has reached top-rank popularity among Republicans and Chris Christie’s favorability rating is most improved in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, while Donald Trump,Ben Carson and Jeb Bush all have stumbled in the battle for…
President Obama Delivers Final State of the Union Speech
(ABC News) -- In his final State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his vision for the future of the country, touting his accomplishments during his two terms in office and asking…
Gov. Haley's response to the State of the Union
(ABC News) -- With the end of President Obama’s final State of the Union address, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley sought in her Republican Party response to turn the page on his presidency and look towards the future -– one she…
Candidates stump in SC ahead of GOP Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ohio Governor John Kasich, Former Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Ted Cruz are in South Carolina Wednesday. The Republican candidates are campaigning in the Low Country. The campaign stops come a day before the Republican Debate…
National Politics
- Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations Sep 13, 2025 11:54 AM EDTAs the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota
- Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district Sep 13, 2025 4:38 AM EDTGeorgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026
- 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
