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Biden Makes Stops In Columbia
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Joe Biden makes stops in Columbia ahead of SC Presidential Primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigning across the Midlands
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President Joe Biden made a few final stops in Columbia Friday, ahead of Saturday’s  Democratic Presidential primary. Biden stopped at Toliver’s Mane Event on North Main Street, which is a popular hangout for candidates vying for the presidency. Biden spoke at length on his plans to reform the country’s gun policy. Biden is expected to…

President Trump Set To Rally In South Carolina
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President Trump set to rally in SC ahead of Saturday’s Presidential Primary

"Keep America Great" rally set for Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Donald Trump is set to campaign in South Carolina Friday. According to President Trump’s re-election campaign, he will host a “Keep America Great” rally Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. The rally comes just as voters get ready to head to the polls to vote in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary. President Trump’s rally starts at 7…
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What you need to know ahead of Saturday’s SC Presidential primary

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  Voters will head to the Polls on Saturday for South Carolina’s 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 voter registration by party. The Presidential…

W6 P Legend In Oburg
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John Legend joins Elizabeth Warren at rally in Orangeburg

On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a 'Get Out The Vote' rally at South Carolina State University.
Maria Szatkowski,

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a ‘Get Out The Vote’ rally at South Carolina State University. She was joined by special guest, musician John Legend. “I hope you will join me, I hope you will vote to make Elizabeth Warren the next president of the United States,” said Legend. Warren and Legend…
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SC Debate wrap up ahead of South Carolina’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary

Crysty Vaughan,

Charleston, SC (WOLO)  — South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the stage in Charleston for a debate. Our Alexis Frazier has a wrap up. The gloves were off at the SC Democratic debate. Democratic front runner Bernie Sanders took most of…
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Democratic presidential candidates converge in SC for final debate before primary

Alexis Frazier,

Charleston, SC (WOLO)  — South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the ‘First in the South’ Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the stage in Charleston for a debate. Our Alexis Frazier has a wrap up. The gloves were off at the SC Democratic debate. Democratic front runner Bernie Sanders took most of the…
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SC Democratic Debate: Live update from Charleston

Vote 2020
Alexis Frazier,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Candidates are set to take the debate stage in Charleston Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Democratic front runner, Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is in Charleston with what viewers can expect. There is a lot at stake for candidates with this being the last time all of them will be on stage together before…
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Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday’s primary

With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it’s important to make sure you’ve turned in your absentee vote if you’re not voting at the polls on Saturday. At this point, if you’re voting absentee, it’s best to take it directly to your county voter registration and elections office. If your ballot is not in by…
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Election: 2020 Debate in SC

AP: Democrats unload on Sanders in likely debate preview
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party’s turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage. No fewer than three Sanders rivals unleashed paid attack ads against the Vermont senator for the first time on the eve of Tuesday night’s debate in South Carolina. And several outside groups…
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The power of digital campaigning in the 2020 race

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — As Donovan Harris from our sister station WPDE found out, there wasn’t a shortage of cell phones in hands at Coastal Carolina University, and some political candidates are using this to their advantage. The Bernie Sanders campaign sent a text to voters asking them to donate ahead of the Nevada primary. Some CCU students said…