VP Biden Hoping to Turn Red SC to Blue
Vice President Joe Biden is returning to strongly Republican South Carolina next week to campaign for a congressional candidate and to get out the vote for the Democratic ticket.
Politics
Civil Rights Hero From 60s Takes Criticism as Trump Backer
Clarence Henderson was hailed as a hero nearly 60 years ago when as a young black man he participated in a sit-in at a segregated North Carolina lunch counter.
Cleary Apologizes for 'Sloppy Bookeeping' of Senate Account
Retiring state Republican Sen. Ray Cleary of Murrells Inlet is apologizing for ``sloppy bookkeeping'' over the last few years but says he never used campaign donations for personal expenses.
Trump Tweets 'We Are Winning' After Campaign Manager Says 'We Are Behind'
Donald Trump tweeted today that he is winning the race to the White House, one day after his campaign manager acknowledged that they were behind.
Clinton Vaults to a Double-Digit Lead
Hillary Clinton has vaulted to a double-digit advantage in the inaugural ABC News 2016 election tracking poll, boosted by broad disapproval of Donald Trump on two controversial issues: His treatment of women and his reluctance to endorse the election’s legitimacy.
Ballot Selfies: A look at Where They Are Allowed or Not
Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed to take pictures of themselves voting and their ballots
Governor Haley: State Employees in 26 Counties Will Be Paid for Executive Order Days Off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State employees in 26 counties who were required to stay home because of Hurricane Matthew will be paid for the days their offices were closed. Gov. Nikki Haley issued an executive order Friday granting leave with…
SLED Investigating State Senate Candidate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ State police are investigating allegations a state Senate candidate started an ``inappropriate relationship'' in 1993 with a then-16-year-old female student _ a claim the Democrats' supporters call politically motivated. State Law Enforcement Division spokesman Thom Berry…
Haley Comments on Rigged Election Claim
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Donald Trump's assertion that the election is rigged has drawn strong reactions from both Democrats and Republicans. Thursday afternoon Governor Nikki Haley released a statement saying "This election is not rigged, and it's irresponsible to say that…
State Party Leaders to Discuss Presidential Race at University of South Carolina Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The leaders of the South Carolina Republican and Democratic parties are discussing the impact the 2016 presidential race may have on politics in the state. Jaime Harrison of the state Democratic Party and Matt Moore of…
Final Debate Highlights
[gtxvideo vid='D45TUnB3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D45TUnB3.jpg' vtitle='Final Debate Highlights '] (AP)--Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have held their third and final debate of the campaign. The 90-minute face-off covered issues including the Supreme Court, immigration, abortion, foreign affairs and fitness to be president.…
WH Baffled by Trump's Debate Invite to Obama's Estranged Brother
Why is Donald Trump bringing President Obama's half-brother to the presidential debate in Las Vegas?
President Obama's Half-Brother Will Be Donald Trump's Debate Guest
The Republican campaign has invited the half-brother of President Barack Obama, Malik, to attend the debate as Trump's guest, ABC News has confirmed.
Donald Trump's History with Conspiracy Theories
Donald Trump and his surrogates say the presidential election looks "rigged."
Governor Haley asks Richland County Rec Commissioners for Reports on Allegations Against Former Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley is asking Richland County Recreation commissioners to hand over reports on sexual harassment, nepotism and intimidation concerning the agency's former director. Haley says she is considering a request from a majority of Richland…
National Politics
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 6, 2026 2:37 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
