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Wilson and Atwater

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Taking place in Tuesday’s runoff is the battle between Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Republican State Representative Todd Atwater. We caught up with Alan Wilson today as he met with potential voters. Wilson spent much of the day greeting residents in Lexington County. Wilson is holding an election night watch party at The Aloft in…

McMaster holds election night watch party at Spirit Communications Park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – After yesterday’s excitement built by President Trump arriving to endorse Governor McMaster in the  GOP runoff election for the gubernatorial nomination. McMaster is hoping that visit from Trump can help him bring home a win today. He is holding an election night party at Spirit Communications Park tonight, our Alexis Frazier is there as he awaits…

McMaster casts ballot in 2018 runoff election

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster cast his ballot this morning at the Lourie Center precinct. The incumbent is fighting for the GOP nomination in the 2018 gubernatorial race. McMaster received just under 50 percent of the vote in the primary elections earlier this month and is running against Greenville businessman John Warren in the runoff election. With a recent…

Precincts across the Midlands see steady streams of voters during 2018 runoff elections

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Several precincts around the Midlands saw a steady stream of voters for the 2018 runoff elections. In West Columbia, The Quail Hollow District saw a lot of voters and was one of the busiest locations. Poll workers said they saw nearly 500 voters in the primary elections and had seen almost 280 people as of this afternoon….

SC Runoff elections: Just under an hour left to vote

Columbia, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina runoff elections are taking place today, and polls are closing in just under an hour. Precincts all over the state have seen a steady stream of voters all day. Tonight voters will decide the GOP runoff for Governor and Attorney General. ABC Columbia will have coverage of all results as they become available. Categories:…

Parents charged for failing to seek treatment for infant’s severe burns

John and Megan Argoe Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) – A husband and wife have been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after failing to seek treatment for their infant’s second- and third-degree burns for up to two days. Deputies say John Argoe, 29, and Megan Argoe, 25, failed to seek treatment for their baby, who received burns on more than…

State Election officials: No Major voting problems at polls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Election officials in South Carolina say there have been no significant problems as voting in runoffs around the state. Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said there were scattered power outages around the state. But Whitmire said most of those problems were resolved quickly Tuesday morning. Whitmire said voting machines have battery backup and polling locations have…

Governor Henry McMaster Casts Vote in Runoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster cast his vote Tuesday at the Lourie Center Precinct off Park circle. ABC Columbia News was at the polls when the Governor arrived. We caught up with McMaster after he voted. Tuesday Night Governor McMaster is holding an Election Night party at Spirit Communications Park. Count on ABC Columbia News for coverage. Categories:…

SC Voters at the Polls for Runoff Election

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is Election day in South Carolina. Voters are heading to the polls for the runoff election. The key races include the GOP runoff for Governor and Attorney General. So far, election officials report no problems at the polls. Poll workers and voters we talked with in Columbia were hoping for a big turnout. Polls are open 7am-7pm….