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ABC Columbia Hears from Viewers About Voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Your vote is private but many of you are taking to social media to share your experience at the poll. Viewers sounding off on ABC Columbia’s Facebook and Twitter pages about their day at the polls. From Elgin to Cassatt to NorthEast Columbia we heard from many who said the lines were manageable and the process was…

Voter Turnout Heavy say SC Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Voter turnout is heavy throughout most of South Carolina, with some people encountering minor problems because they may not have updated their voter registration information. South Carolina Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire says all reports indicate that there are no major problems and voting is proceeding smoothly across the state. Whitmire says one a slight problem…

Slager Trial Update

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A former crime scene investigator for a local South Carolina police department says he responded to the scene where an unarmed black motorist was shot and killed by a white police officer, but didn’t do a complete investigation because he knew that would be done by state officials. Scott Wyant testified Tuesday as the state’s case…

Vote 2016 : ABC Columbia at the Polls

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters turned out the polls early in South Carolina on Election Day. ABC Columbia News was at the polling places across the Midlands Tuesday morning where lines were heavy early in the morning right as the polls opened at 7am. As the morning hours moved on, so did the lines, many polling places with wait times less…