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Primary 2020: Warren, Steyer make last pitch to voters before polls close Saturday

Both candidates were in Columbia Saturday morning
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As voters made their way out to the polls to take part in the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, several candidates spoke to prospective voters and encouraged them to make their voices heard. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and businessman Tom Steyer were both in the Capital City Saturday morning, talking with voters and encouraging volunteers to…
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SC Presidential Primary: Polls open until 7pm

According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Polls are open until 7pm tonight for voters heading to cast their ballot in the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your voter registration…

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Does social media impact the way college students casts votes in the primary?

The University of South Carolina Social Media Insights Lab measures social media activity across the state
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With voters trying to make up their mind for the Democratic Presidential primary, some choose their candidate based on what they see at their fingertips, say analysts. Several students at UofSC say they see social media posts about presidential candidates often on their timelines, and some say seeing those posts makes them think. “When it comes to…
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Governor McMaster to lead Public health Committee meeting to discuss Coronavirus

McMaster will lead meeting of the S.C. Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss state’s preparedness for potential impact of Coronavirus
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to lead a meeting, on Monday,  to discuss the Coronavirus. According to officials,  Mcmaster will head the S.C. Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss the state’s preparedness for the potential impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) to South Carolinians. According to Mcmaster’s office, the Committee consists of “representatives of all…
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A look at how the African American Vote could shape the SC Presidential Primary

Vote 2020 Presidential Primary coverage
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –During the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, one group that could make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates continue to travel the state to make their case for the White House, some say the diverse makeup of South Carolina’s voters will shape more outcomes beyond what happens on…
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Vote 2020: How to check your polling place for the SC Presidential Primary

SC Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place, sometimes polling places change for a particular election
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters are heading to the polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your…

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Vote 2020: SC Presidential Primary Day General Questions

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  As voters head to the Polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, there may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a ballot in this primary. According to state election officials,  South Carolina does not have voters registration by party. The Presidential…

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Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg spent Friday night hosting campaign events. “So I say to Donald Trump. Don’t worry about the Democratic primary, cause we’re going to beat you. Start…