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VOTE 2018 RESULTS: US Rep. Jim Clyburn wins re-election

Nov 6, 2018 9:11 PM EST

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COLUMBIA, SC (AP,WOLO) – The Associated Press has called South Carolina’s 6th district race for the US House of Representatives. Incumbent Democrat Congressman Jim Clyburn has been re-elected over his Republican challenger Gerhard Gressmann. According to SCvotes.org, with 24,383 ballots counted, Clyburn had 71 percent of the votes. Clyburn is the state’s longest-serving congressman, having now been elected to his…

Voter turnout higher than expected for Midterm election

Nov 6, 2018 8:00 PM EST

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Poll workers say they saw some of the highest voter turnout for a Midterm Election here in South Carolina.

Governor Henry McMaster casts his ballot

Nov 6, 2018 7:59 PM EST

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — ABC Columbia News crews were out at various polling places this morning, including where Governor Henry McMaster cast his ballot this morning shortly before 10am. He was joined by his family at his side at the Lourie Center where we had a chance to speak to the incumbent about why this election is an important one….

South Carolina polls are officially closed; here’s where to go for results

Nov 6, 2018 7:03 PM EST

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Stay with ABC Columbia News at we work with ABC News nationally for complete coverage of Your Vote Your Voice. Also, ABC Columbia has our news team throughout the Midlands waiting for election results to come in. We’ll keep you up to date on the very latest results as they come in on air and online. Click here for live…

ABC Columbia News Update

Nov 6, 2018 5:09 PM EST

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Suspected drug trafficker arrested with 25 pounds of pot at Columbia Airport

Nov 6, 2018 4:33 PM EST

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LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A suspected drug trafficker was arrested Monday (11/5) at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a traffic stop. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest Tuesday, saying that more than 25 pounds of marijuana was found in the car. Jackson Quincy Reed, 43, of California faces a trafficking marijuana charge, according to LCSD. The Sheriff says…

150K Powerball ticket sold in West Columbia

Nov 5, 2018 10:00 PM EST

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Someone in the Midlands is 150 thousand dollars richer thanks to the sale of a winning lottery ticket. Could it be one you purchased? Click here to find out.