Politics

In-person absentee voting begins in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn’t allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who is working, will be out of town, or is physically unable to go to the polls can qualify for an absentee ballot. Machines will be set up in the…

Joe Biden to campaign for democratic gubernatorial nominee in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina on Oct. 13 to campaign for James Smith, the Democratic nominee for governor. The State reports Smith’s campaign spokesman, Brad Warthen, confirmed Saturday that Biden will stump for Smith in Charleston. It was not immediately clear where in Charleston the two will stop. Last month, Biden was scheduled to…

South Carolina Governor Debates set for October

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina voters are getting two final opportunities to see the candidates vying for governor faceoff in debates. Two debates have been scheduled between Gov. Henry McMaster and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. James Smith. The first debate is Oct. 17 at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center in Florence. A second debate has been…

SC Voter Registration Deadline Extended due to Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina voters now have more time to register to vote before the November general election. Today the State Election Commission announced a court has ordered the voter registration deadline to be extended to October 17 due to Hurricane Florence. The Attorney General, Alan Wilson, last week, asked for the extension saying many residents were displaced and some…