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Vote 2018- What is Amendment 1? Future of Education Superintendent on ballot

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As voters head to the polls in South Carolina, they’ll see Amendment 1 on their ballot. Currently in South Carolina,  the State Superintendent of Education is an elected official, but Amendment 1 would allow the Governor to appoint the position. Questions about the Amendment? Click here https://www.scvotes.org/2018-constitutional-amendment-question For an in-depth look, here is an ABC Columbia Vote…
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AP: The latest on SC Elections

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COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– Election officials in South Carolina say no serious problems have been reported in the voting. State Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said in an email there was the usual crowd of people voting as soon as the polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday. He said the agency is not aware of any problems that would prevent anyone…
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Election Day information: Vote 2018 Coverage

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are  heading to the polls this Election Day. Voters this year are deciding on a number of key positions including Governor, seats in the South Carolina Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, plus, a Constitutional Amendment question and more. Both candidates for Governor, Republican Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith are…