Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Richland County Election Commission, Byron Gipson will serve as the new Solicitor for the 5th District of South Carolina. Gipson leads incumbent Dan Johnson by more than 40%. This race was one of the most talked about during this primary season. Solicitor Johnson’s spending habits were called into question in a Post and…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The AP is reporting that John Warren and current SC Governor Henry McMaster will face each other in a run-off election for the GOP nomination for Governor. The run-off election will be held on June 26th. #BREAKING Henry McMaster and John Warren will advance to a runoff election for the GOP nomination for Governor. Runoff will…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The AP is reporting that James E. Smith, Jr. is the projected winner of the SC Democratic primary for Governor. James Smith is currently a member of the South Carolina Representatives and a veteran and serving officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Smith will go on to face the Republican nominee in the November…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is one step closer to a second term in office. The AP reported that Hammond defeated Nelson Faerber, Joshua Putnam and Kerry Wood this evening in the GOP Primary. Hammond will face Melvin Whittenburg in the general election. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
Governor (D) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Phil Nobel – 10.72% James Smith – 62.53% Marguerite Willis – 26.75% Governor (R) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Kevin Bryant – 6.18% John Yancey McGill – 1.75% Henry McMaster – 44.84% Catherine Templeton – 22.29% John Warren – 24.95% Secretary of State (R) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Nelson Faerber – 11.83%…
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says West Frederick is charged with the murder of Stephanie Robinson. Investigators say on Saturday morning deputies responded to a home on Mels Ct. and saw Robinson laying on the ground next to a grey Oldsmobile. Deputies say she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators did not reveal Fredrick’s…
The ongoing murder investigation of a 17 year old student athlete continues. Tuesday The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrests of 8 more suspects in connection with the deadly shooting.
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…
