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SC Governor Henry McMaster casts vote on Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster cast their ballots earlier today. The two voted at the american legion on Pickens street. The governor spoke about voter turnout this year, after record- breaking early voting numbers. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags: Gov. Henry McMaster, SCElection

Voters pack the polls in the Midlands on Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is here, and voting is underway in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7p, and anyone in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote. Voters lined up early at many polling places around the Midlands. When you head to the polls, you will need to bring your photo id– or voter registration card….

Early voting numbers in South Carolina continue to shatter records, nearing 1.4 million as of Monday

This year's total makes up nearly two-thirds of the voting pool that took part in the 2016 presidential election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — On the last day of early voting in South Carolina, thousands wrapped around polling places across the state to cast their votes. The State Election Commission says roughly 1.3 million South Carolinians have already voted (whether by mail or in-person absentee), which comprises roughly a third of the state’s 3.5 million registered voters. On Monday, some…