Your Voice Your Vote: Election Update
ABC Columbia News is your source for Election coverage. Poll Workers say voting lines have been steady for most of Tuesday.
Local News
Haley, Sheheen wrap up statewide campaign tours
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen are making their last appeal to voters as they wrap up statewide tours.
Republican Gov. Nikki Haley goes for a 2nd term
Republican Gov. Nikki Haley is hoping voters will award her a second term, while Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen is trying to pull off an upset.
Local races for school board
The community will play a hand in the future of two districts. They will decide who is on the school board.
Polling locations open until 7pm Tuesday
It's Election Day, and the polls officially opened at 7am.
Income tax on military retirement pay issue in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the S.C. Military Base Task Force says a state income tax exemption for military retirement pay will be one of the panel's top priorities when legislators return in January.
Black artist who uses Confederate flag to speak
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The black artist whose paintings often include a shadowy Confederate flag is speaking at the Greenville County Museum of Art.
The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating
One of the Midlands 10 most Fascinating: Kyle Carpenter
Shelter From the Cold
City Shelters Homeless from the Cold
Greenville Seeks Buyer for Historic Beattie House
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ The city of Greenville is looking for a buyer for the Beattie House, a mansion built in 1834 that the Women's Club used for more than half a century.
Main Street Ice Is Back!
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A popular...*frosty* activity in downtown Columbia will be making a comeback later this month. Thanksgiving day... from five in the evening until ten at night... you can take the whole family to "Main Street Ice" at Boyd Plaza.
November snow surprises people in SC Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A narrow band of snow has swept across the western parts of South Carolina, leaving around 2 inches of snow in some areas of Greenville. Greenwood, Saluda, Edgefield, Aiken and Lexington
November 4th Ballot Questions
Mid term elections are just days away and there are two questions you may want to keep an eye out for.
Voluntary recall on macadamia nuts
You may want to check your pantry before baking or grabbing a snack.
Police investigate apartment shooting
Police are looking into a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex in Columbia.
Inclement Weather Center May Stay Open
A dip in temperatures may lead city officials to keep the center open an additional day.
Military Tax
Military Retirement pay expected to be top priority of the legislative session.
Woman gets 12 years in split verdict in killing
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to spend 12 years in prison for her role in the April 2011 killing of a man in Sumter.
Columbia to open shelter because of cold weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia is opening its inclement weather center this weekend because of the forecast for low temperatures.
SC Supreme Court: Harrell seat election on ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The general election to fill former House Speaker Bobby Harrell's seat will continue Tuesday while the Supreme Court considers whether state election commissioners properly called for a special election.
More challenges filed SC's same-sex marriage ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another lawsuit has been filed by people who say South Carolina officials refused to let them use a same-sex spouse's family name on a driver's license.
Rare November Snow in parts of Midlands
Some Midlands residents seeing rare snow on the first of November.
Senators Get Reprieve for SC Helicopter Station
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's U.S. senators say the Coast Guard will delay the planned closing of a helicopter rescue station near Charleston.
State Museum Annual Garage Sale
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Looking to own a piece of history? what about something from King Tut's Tomb? That and many other exhibit pieces will be on sale tomorrow at the state museums annual garage sale.
How the Teal Pumpkin Project Helps Families
The Teal Pumpkin project is helping kids with food allergies around the nation, and here in the Midlands, enjoy trick-or-treating.
