SC Gov. Henry McMaster Says No To Legalizing Marijuana
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Politics
Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director
[gtxvideo vid='U39jndyZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U39jndyZ.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney's narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump's budget director officially kicks…
Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House
[gtxvideo vid='h60sZEr6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h60sZEr6.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness…
Senate Confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of SC as Director of White House Budget Office
Senate confirms Republican Rep. Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina as director of White House budget office.
Senator Graham to Introduce Nominee to US Ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will introduce David Friedman, the nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday. The event is set to take place at 10:30am in front of…
Mick Mulvaney's Confirmation Passes Procedural Vote
[gtxvideo vid='zZqWBe2z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zZqWBe2z.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Passes Procedural Vote'] ABC NEWS-- President Donald Trump's choice to run the White House budget office cleared a Senate hurdle, though a senior Republican says he won't support him. South Carolina's Rep. Mick Mulvaney has…
Members of the House Remember Representative Joe Neal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Joe Neal died suddenly late Tuesday evening. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a "compassionate force" was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland…
Contact Between Trump Campaign, Russian Intel Officials Would Be 'Game Changer,' GOP Senator Says
Sen. Lindsey Graham today called for a broader bipartisan investigation if it’s true that Donald Trump's campaign communicated with Russians in the year leading up to the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Flynn Resignation
[gtxvideo vid='3ZmdMoDp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3ZmdMoDp.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Reacts to Flynn Resignation'] WASHINGTON, (CNN)-- US Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the resignation of Michael Flynn. Flynn resigned Monday night following reports he had misled officials about his contact with Russian officials. Monday…
Pastors Converge on the State House
[gtxvideo vid='awNu6Hhr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/awNu6Hhr.jpg' vtitle='Pastor's Converge on the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day at the…
Harward, Petraeus Eyed for National Security Adviser
In the immediate aftermath of national security adviser Michael Flynn’s resignation, ABC News has learned that retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward and former CIA Director David Petraeus are two of the potential candidates to replace him.
UN to Hold Emergency Meeting
The UN Security Council is expected to meet Monday to talk about North Korea's latest missile test Sunday.
Reaction to Court Upholding Travel Ban Block
[gtxvideo vid='lbxDoHYE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lbxDoHYE.jpg' vtitle='Reaction to Court Upholding Travel Ban Block'] CNN-- President Donald Trump's travel ban will remain blocked after a federal appeals court ruled they are upholding the decision late Thursday. The ruling came from a three-judge panel. It…
Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana
[gtxvideo vid='rxxy7oaS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rxxy7oaS.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: SLED Stands Strongly Against...'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark…
SC Gas Tax Bill to Fix Roads Headed to House Floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill raising South Carolina's gas tax and a number of other fees to put an additional $600 million a year into state roads is on its way to the House floor. The House Ways and…
National Politics
- First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils Jun 7, 2026 5:05 AM EDTA national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center Jun 6, 2026 11:37 PM EDTA weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund Jun 5, 2026 3:30 PM EDTThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
