COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Election officials in South Carolina report a generally light turnout in primary voting. Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said Tuesday afternoon the overall turnout is light as Republicans and Democrats select candidates for the fall elections. He says primary turnout typically ranges from 13 percent to 27 percent of registered voters. Whitmire says turnout has been…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is primary day in South Carolina and voters have been headed to the polls. Polls are open 7am-7pm. Chris Whitmire, a spokesman with the South Carolina State Election Commission, said, “What we know is that what’s on the ballot drives turnout. We see that in presidential elections where presidents on the ballot, everyone wants to vote for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters across the state are heading to the polls today for the South Carolina Primary. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. For information on polling places you can cisit scVOTES.org and click “Find My Polling Place” in the mySCVOTES section of the homepage. Count on ABC Columbia News for election day coverage on air and…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The US Supreme court is refusing to hear a case from South Carolina churches upset with the Episcopal Church’s decision concerning ownership of property. Monday the Nation’s highest court denied a request by the Diocese of South Carolina to reverse a decision by the State Supreme Court which ruled last year that the National church owns…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Just hours away from the 2018 primary elections which will set the stage for the November elections. Lines could be long, but the process is quick. It only takes minutes for you to make a difference. But, with familiar faces on the ballot, experts are predicting a higher voter turnout for these primary elections. Chris Whitmire,…
One local organization is hoping they can keep children from missing a nutritious meal when school is not in session. Click below to find out how your children can have a fun summer on a full stomach.
A statue that sat outside of one Midlands church for more than a decade is moving to a new location.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday, South Carolinians will hit the polls to elect their candidates for November. Experts from USC said these are going to be some really tight races, especially the Governor’s race. Many citizens are excited to get out and vote. “Yes, absolutely, first thing in the morning,” Lauren Wells said, a Blythewood resident. “Absolutely, absolutely. It’s a key part…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Last week IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, tweeted that it was changing its name to IHOb. Social media was buzzing after the cryptic announcement. Monday (6/11), the restaurant chain finally revealed the mystery the “b” stands for: burgers. The restaurant said the name change is only a temporary marketing campaign designed to remind people that…
A woman will serve four years in prison for stealing more than 10 thousand dollars from her former employer of the course of six years according to prosecutors.
