Think You Know All the Presidential Candidates? You Haven’t Met the “Lesser-Knowns”
(ABC News) -- The debate calendar has included as many as 22 candidates in the 2016 cycle. But on Tuesday night,…
Politics
Sarah Palin's Son Track Arrested for Punching and Kicking Girlfriend, Police Say
(ABC News) -- Sarah Palin's son was arrested last night in a domestic violence incident, police said, one day before the former Republican vice presidential candidate endorsed Donald Trump…
Deadline is Approaching for SC Voter Registration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deadlines are approaching for South Carolinian's hoping to vote in the state's presidential primaries this year. The state Election Commission says that anyone who wants to vote in the Republican presidential primary needs to be…
Legislators Call for Prayer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- It's a call for prayer out of the State House. Wednesday morning, the Palmetto Family Council and legislators will gather to support the launch of the South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus. Organizers say the caucus is…
Bernie Sanders Narrows Hillary Clinton's National Lead in New Poll
Hillary Clinton stands on stage at the Battle Born Battleground First in the West Caucus Dinner, Jan. 6, 2016, in Las Vegas. Senator Bernie Sanders is a guest on 'Good Morning America,' Jan. 6, 2016. John…
Donald Trump Teases 'Big Announcement' In Iowa
(ABC News) -- Donald Trump says he has a “big announcement” to make tonight in Iowa,…
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…
National Politics
- California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots Apr 8, 2026 5:49 PM EDTThe California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it
- Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia Apr 8, 2026 7:53 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor Apr 8, 2026 7:22 AM EDTCalifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- 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
- 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
