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National News, News, Politics

Facebook bans big ‘Stop the Steal’ group for sowing violence

ABC Columbia Staff,

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Facebook banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many falsely claimed that Democrats are “stealing” the election from Republicans. Though the group amassed more than 350,000 members before Facebook took it down…

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National News, News, Politics

Republicans break with Trump over baseless vote-fraud claims

ABC Columbia Staff,

Supports of President Donald Trump holds signs during a demonstration outside the State Farm Arena where Fulton County has a voting counting operation, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) WASHINGTON (AP) – Some Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump as he attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race and halt vote counting in Pennsylvania…

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Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

Mace becomes SC’s first Republican woman elected to Congress

Associated Press,

U.S. House candidate Nancy Mace addresses supporters outside a Waffle House where the Republican once worked on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Ladson, S.C. Mace defeated Democratic U.S. House Rep. Joe Cunningham in South Carolina’s 1st District. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard) LADSON, S.C. (AP) – Nancy Mace has become the first Republican woman ever elected to Congress in South Carolina. Her…

Social Media Election
Local News, News, Politics, State

As people anxiously await Election Night results, election officials call on people to stay patient

The anxiousness has been reflected on social media, especially after some races were called
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — After a very eventful Election Night, social media has still been buzzing about some of South Carolina’s races, and the eagerness to find out who will win the 2020 Presidential Election. The University of South Carolina Social Media Insights Lab says one of the hot topics statewide was the Senate race between Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)…

Gov Mcmaster Votes
Local News, Politics, State

SC Governor Henry McMaster casts vote on Election Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster cast their ballots earlier today. The two voted at the american legion on Pickens street. The governor spoke about voter turnout this year, after record- breaking early voting numbers. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags: Gov. Henry McMaster, SCElection

Voters At Polls
Local News, Politics, State

Voters pack the polls in the Midlands on Election Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is here, and voting is underway in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7p, and anyone in line at 7 pm will be allowed to vote. Voters lined up early at many polling places around the Midlands. When you head to the polls, you will need to bring your photo id– or voter registration card….
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Politics

Vote 2020: What SC voters need to know heading into Election Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and State Election officials want to make sure you have the information you need to cast a vote. Per the South Carolina Election Commission, there are some important deadlines. In Person Absentee Available at county elections offices through 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2 Dates, times and location of county extension offices vary. Absentee by Mail…