General Assembly Passes State Budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- With a vote of 100-9 in the House and 40-2 in the Senate, lawmakers passed an $8 billion state budget Tuesday. Despite both chambers passing it overwhelmingly, there was one hang…
Politics
Gov seeks vote to reaffirm no grants go to abortion clinics
Gov. Henry McMaster is asking the board of South Carolina's public health agency to reaffirm it won't send any federal grant money to abortion providers.
Senate rejects taking away review of college building plans
The Senate has rejected plans to strip South Carolina's higher education agency of its ability to review the bulk of public colleges' building plans.
SC lawmakers to consider budget compromise
The South Carolina General Assembly is returning to Columbia to consider a compromise version of the state budget for the fiscal year that begins next month.
Officials Say Trump May Not try to Block Comey's Testimony
ABC NEWS-President Donald Trump is leaning against invoking executive privilege to…
Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise
[gtxvideo vid='59gaYhTp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/59gaYhTp.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP)--A legislative panel has approved a budget compromise that begins shoring up the state pension system, spends $55 to upgrade K-12 schools, and provides $68 million for Hurricane Matthew cleanup…
Trump withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement but open to returning
President Trump will pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, he said this afternoon.
Governor McMaster Signs New Freedom of Information Legislation
[gtxvideo vid='oCaPiSKA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oCaPiSKA.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster Signs New Legislation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--– Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Wednesday designed to remove a stumbling block from the Freedom of Information Act. The new law will require state government agencies…
President Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers
[gtxvideo vid='w0H7LCRq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w0H7LCRq.jpg' vtitle='President Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers'] (ABC NEWS)-- President Donald Trump offered a solemn tribute to America's service members during a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, honoring those who gave their lives in war…
Liberman takes his name out of the running for FBI director
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman sent a letter to President Donald Trump yesterday withdrawing his name from consideration for FBI director, citing a potential conflict of interest.
Ethics law allegations piling up due to legislative inaction
Allegations that public officials have violated state ethics law are piling up for review by a nonexistent South Carolina Ethics Commission.
Reporter allegedly body-slammed by GOP candidate speaks out
Reporter Ben Jacobs of The Guardian said he's still in shock after Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate in Montana's special House election, allegedly body-slammed him on the eve of the nationally-watched election.
Flynn hit with more subpoenas, may be held in contempt
The Senate Intelligence Committee has announced two new subpoenas against former national security adviser Michael Flynn to compel him to turn over documents related to his contact with the Russians, adding that Flynn risks being held in contempt of Congress if he does not comply with the requests.
Rep. Rick Quinn Appears in Court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A personal recognizance bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday morning for former Republican Majority Leader Rep. Richard Quinn. Quinn is charged with two counts of misconduct in office. Prosecutors say he took more than $4.5 million from…
Trump: "I never mentioned Israel to Russian Officials in Oval Office Meeting
ABC NEWS- President Donald Trump said today that he "never mentioned" Israel during his controversial Oval Office meeting with Russian officials, in which he reportedly disclosed classified information that could have compromised an Israeli intelligence source. "I never mentioned…
National Politics
- Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians Aug 5, 2026 12:42 PM EDTThese are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community in Maryland’s Eastern Shore region
- Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan's Democratic Senate nomination Aug 5, 2026 10:41 AM EDTU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are in a close race for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan
- Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November Aug 5, 2026 8:09 AM EDTVirginia Democrats picked establishment candidates to take on Republican incumbents in two congressional districts the party hopes to flip in November
- Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush Aug 5, 2026 7:54 AM EDTU.S. Rep. Wesley Bell has won a rematch in a Missouri Democratic primary against former Rep. Cori Bush, an outspoken activist who had been part of a progressive group of House members known as the Squad
- Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Democrats' division on display in Michigan Senate race Aug 5, 2026 6:25 AM EDTDemocrats face a significant challenge in Michigan's Senate primary, with U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens competing against progressive Abdul El-Sayed
- Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats Aug 5, 2026 5:22 AM EDTMaryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state’s U.S. House districts
- Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people Aug 4, 2026 7:50 PM EDTA judge has ruled that absentee voting in Wisconsin discriminates against disabled voters, siding with groups that are seeking to force elections officials to allow for electronic ballots
- El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrats Aug 4, 2026 3:05 AM EDTU.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are spending the final hours of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary in settings that reflect their starkly different campaigns
- Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028 Aug 3, 2026 11:37 PM EDTMaryland lawmakers have opened a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
- Ethics panel recommends House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides Aug 3, 2026 11:22 PM EDTThe House Ethics Committee has recommended that Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina be censured after finding that he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides
