A quick history of the State House
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Politics
Vote 2018: Election Day Information
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the General Election. Absentee voting is underway until Monday, Nov. 5. Voters this year are deciding on a number…
Election Commission announces Saturday absentee voting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- According to the South Carolina State Election Commission the number of absentee ballots issued and returned for the Midterm election is up from 2014. Chris Whitmire, the Director of Public Information and Training says the 2014…
Polls to open Saturday for Absentee voting
The South Carolina Election Commission says absentee ballot numbers have set a record statewide and to make it easier County elections offices will be open Saturday.
Early voting increasing ahead of Midterm election
More voters are heading to the polls early in this year's Midterm elections.
Former Solicitor's Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in…
Vote 2018: Voters heads to polls Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the General Election. Absentee voting is already underway. Voters this year are deciding on a number of key…
Orange is the New Black actress backs James Smith for SC Gov.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate, James Smith received an endorsement from a South Carolina Netflix star.
McMaster continues campaign with a bus tour
Governor Henry McMaster in making sure he makes one last lap around the state before the General Election Tuesday Nov. 6.
There is still time to cast an absentee ballot in person
The Richland County of Elections is encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Dominion offers to manage portion of Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--Dominion Energy is now saying not only does it want to take over SCANA, it is also willing to manage part of state-owned utility Santee Cooper. In a…
Congressional debate held just ahead of General election
The Second Congressional District of South Carolina held a debate Tuesday morning to lay out their platforms just ahead of the November 6th General election. Click here to see what some of the candidates had to say.
VOTE SC: One week until citizens head to the polls
[gtxvideo vid='kHDOhyOo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kHDOhyOo.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_10_30_12_05_06'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In seven days, votes will head to the polls for mid-term elections. Here are some helpful links as you prepare to cast your vote! 2018 General Elections FAQs - Frequently asked questions related…
Vote 2018 Election Coverage Absentee voting underway
[gtxvideo vid='jvNyZUWz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jvNyZUWz.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 Election Coverage Absentee voting underway'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the General Election. Absentee voting is already underway.…
Lieutenant Governor candidates have debate ahead of Midterm elections
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two women hoping to be South Carolina's next Lieutenant Governor faced off in their first and only debate ahead of the November 6 election. Republican business woman Pamela Evette…
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