S.C. Lawmakers React to Alexandria, V.A. Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Although a gunman shot at congressmen in Alexandria, Virginia the effects of the shooting are resonating here at home in South Carolina. Congressman Jeff Duncan says…
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McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers
McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers
LIVE: Jeff Sessions to publicly testify on James Comey's firing, meetings with Russian official
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in the hot seat today as he's expected to be grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee on his meetings with a Russian official and any discussions he had with the president before FBI Director James Comey was fired.
State Superintendent Responds to Governor's Vetoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman responded shortly after Governor Henry McMaster issued 41 vetoes to the state budget Monday. The vetoes totaled to over $56 million dollars. Over 20 million…
DC, Maryland AGs to file suit against President Trump
The attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Maryland will file a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump, alleging he violated the Constitution by allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments, ABC News confirmed Sunday.
McMaster reluctantly vetoes $17M for SC school buses
Gov. Henry McMaster says he's reluctantly vetoed $17.5 million for new school buses in South Carolina, saying lawmakers should not have used money from the lottery to buy or lease them.
Norman Starts 11 County Tour
GOP Nominee starts 11 county tour just ahead of Special Election.
There's 'Absolutely Evidence' to Begin Obstruction of Justice Case on Trump: Bharara
Former New York U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said "there's absolutely evidence to begin a case" for obstruction of justice against President Donald Trump. The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York was responding to a question from…
Sessions to Appear Before Senate Intelligence Committee Tuesday
In just a few hours, Attorney General Jeff Sessions will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, less than…
Comey blasts Trump, White House over 'lies'
Former FBI Director James Comey will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee today in relation to their investigation into possible connections between the Kremlin and President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Full text of Comey's Senate testimony opening remarks
Here is the full text of the prepared remarks that former FBI director James Comey will deliver when he testifies in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday.
POLL: 61 percent say Trump fired Comey to protect himself
Six in 10 Americans think Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey in order to protect himself rather than for the good of the country, and most think Trump is trying to interfere with official investigations of possible Russian influence in the 2016 election.
Exclusive: Jeff Sessions Suggested he Could Resign Amid Rising Tension With President Trump
As the White House braces for former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony Thursday, sources tell ABC News the relationship between President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions has become so tense…
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…
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.
National Politics
- Seahawks have a 'sense of urgency' after loss to the Bears Nov 3, 2026 8:18 PM ESTFor the first time in nearly two years, the Seattle Seahawks lost a game by double digits
- Chicago Bears having success on third down during their 6-2 start Nov 3, 2026 8:18 PM ESTOffensively and defensively, the Chicago Bears are quite good on third down
- A subtle flag, a wiped-out TD and a new AFC West leader in Denver Nov 3, 2026 1:22 PM ESTThe Kansas City Chiefs faced a tough loss against the Denver Broncos, 28-24, in Week 8
- Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls Nov 3, 2026 1:06 PM ESTThe first polling sites have opened in a handful of states — Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia
- Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton Nov 3, 2026 11:14 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race
- Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates Nov 3, 2026 8:42 AM ESTVoters are deciding key ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws
- Republicans' grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTRepublican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico in an uncharacteristically competitive race for the U.S. Senate in Texas
- Iowa governor's race between Rob Sand and Zach Lahn tests Republicans' grip on state government Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTIowa voters are choosing their next governor in a competitive race between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn
- Voters to decide Alaska Senate race roiled in final days by litigation, allegations of dirty tricks Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTAlaskans are deciding one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country
- South Carolina Senate race gets unexpectedly close after Lindsey Graham's sister Darline stumbles Nov 3, 2026 6:50 AM ESTRepublican Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews face off in a historic South Carolina election that will send the state’s first woman to the U.S. Senate
