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Polling Place Problems reported in City of Columbia Runoff

Election Officials: Issues were reported at 11 precincts, however they are not preventing people from voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday there were reports of issues at several polling places, as voters cast their ballots in the City of Columbia runoff. ABC Columbia News received calls from voters. ABC Columbia News reached out to the director of the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration. Alexandria Stephens says issues were reported at 11 precincts, however they are not…

County: Precinct issues not preventing voting

Richland Co.(WOLO)–The director of the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration says issues have been reported at 11 different precincts Tuesday morning however they are not preventing residents from casting their ballots. Voters in Richland Co. are casting their ballots in runoffs in the City of Columbia’s mayoral race as well as the at-large seat on Columbia’s city council. According…

State Christmas tree to be lit at annual Governor’s Carolighting

Sunday, November 21 at 6pm at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The State Christmas tree will soon be all aglow. The 55-th annual Governor’s Carolighting is this weekend at the South Carolina State House. Along with the lighting of the State Christmas Tree there will be songs and performances. The ceremony, hosted by the Governor, is set for Sunday, November 21 at 6 pm and is free. Categories: Digital…

S.C. Attorney General files lawsuit to halt healthcare worker vaccine mandate

11 other states have joined the lawsuit to stop roughly 17 million healthcare workers from being required to get vaccinated

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has taken the first step to block a mandate that would force healthcare workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. A.G. Wilson filed the 49 page lawsuit Monday joining 11 other states attempting to do the same. Those states include, Louisiana, where the lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court…