Henry McMaster and James Smith square off in first debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With less than three weeks until Election Day, the men vying to be South Carolina's next governor got a chance Wednesday to begin drawing their final contrasts as…
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Last day to register to vote in Nov. election in SC
Voter registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 17, to cast a ballot in the November general elections.
Senator Bernie Sanders headed to the Capital City
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McMaster, Smith set to hold first gubernatorial debate
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Deadline to register for general election
If you haven't already done so, you only have one more day to register to vote.
Candidates for Governor set to Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, will meet Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate, set for October 17, will be held at Francis Marion University in Florence. The second debate…
President and First Lady visit area of Florida devastated by Hurricane Michael
[gtxvideo vid='pQaR3e0e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pQaR3e0e.jpg' vtitle='TrumpVisitFlorida'] PANAMA CITY, FL (WOLO) - The President and First Lady flew to Florida Monday (10/15) to see the damage left behind in the wake of Hurricane Michael first hand. TOGETHER, WE WILL PREVAIL! pic.twitter.com/C1TLMVkDmt— Donald J.…
Absentee voting for Nov. elections now open
As of Friday morning, over 45 thousand people across South Carolina have applied for absentee ballots.
Kanye West meets with President Trump at the White House
President Donald Trump took time out of his day Thursday amidst hurricane relief efforts to meet with famous music artist Kanye West.
Kanye set to visit the White House
Rapper and music producer Kanye West is expected to attend a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump. Click here to see what they plan to discuss.
Taylor Swift makes first political statement, surge in voter registration
Taylor Swift is known for her music, but this year the star did something she has never done before.
Candidates heat up in final stretch of Senate race in SC
On Tuesday night, candidates vying for Senate District 20 took part in a forum hosted by the United Way and Goodwill.
Biden backs Democratic candidate for State Treasurer
Former Vice President Joe Biden is showing support for South Carolina Treasurer candidate Rosalyn Glenn.
Smith says he will need support from both parties to win in November
Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith said he will need support from Republicans to win in November, but his oppoonent said a recent endorsement proves those votes may be hard to come by.
Grand Jury Report Released in Corruption Probe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO,AP)-- A state grand jury which investigated state house corruption says Attorney General Alan Wilson impeded the investigation whether he meant to or not. The grand jury report was released Tuesday…
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