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Biden Makes Stops In Columbia
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Biden is thanking South Carolina voters after his victory in Democratic presidential primary: AP

Biden is the projected winner
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Former Vice President Joe Biden is thanking South Carolina voters after his victory in the state’s Democratic presidential primary. Biden tweeted Saturday night shortly after the polls closed: “Thank you, South Carolina!” He says, “To all those who have been knocked down, counted out, and left behind _ this is your campaign.” Biden’s South Carolina watch party…

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Primary 2020: Warren, Steyer make last pitch to voters before polls close Saturday

Both candidates were in Columbia Saturday morning
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As voters made their way out to the polls to take part in the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, several candidates spoke to prospective voters and encouraged them to make their voices heard. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and businessman Tom Steyer were both in the Capital City Saturday morning, talking with voters and encouraging volunteers to…
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A look at how the African American Vote could shape the SC Presidential Primary

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Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –During the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, one group that could make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates continue to travel the state to make their case for the White House, some say the diverse makeup of South Carolina’s voters will shape more outcomes beyond what happens on…
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Vote 2020: How to check your polling place for the SC Presidential Primary

SC Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place, sometimes polling places change for a particular election
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters are heading to the polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your…

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Vote 2020: SC Presidential Primary Day General Questions

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  As voters head to the Polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, there may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a ballot in this primary. According to state election officials,  South Carolina does not have voters registration by party. The Presidential…

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Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg spent Friday night hosting campaign events. “So I say to Donald Trump. Don’t worry about the Democratic primary, cause we’re going to beat you. Start…

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Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary

The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday. The bus has been criss crossing South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading to an event in Orangeburg. “We’re just here to spread the word…

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Democratic Presidential Candidates hold rallies across SC

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Presidential candidates are trying to rally voters and get their support for Saturday’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Several candidates are having events Friday, in the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski is live with the latest on the rallies. At Allen University, Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer will hold a rally Friday at…