Politics

Voters Head to the Polls for South Carolina Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters across the state are heading to the polls today for the South Carolina Primary. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. For information on polling places you can cisit scVOTES.org and click “Find My Polling Place” in the mySCVOTES section of the homepage. Count on ABC Columbia News for election day coverage on air and…

What to expect at the polls tomorrow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Just hours away from the 2018 primary elections which will set the stage for the November elections. Lines could be long, but the process is quick. It only takes minutes for you to make a difference. But, with familiar faces on the ballot, experts are predicting a higher voter turnout for these primary elections. Chris Whitmire,…

USC Political Science Professor Previews Primary Election

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday, South Carolinians will hit the polls to elect their candidates for November. Experts from USC said these are going to be some really tight races, especially the Governor’s race. Many citizens are excited to get out and vote. “Yes, absolutely, first thing in the morning,” Lauren Wells said, a Blythewood resident.  “Absolutely, absolutely. It’s a key part…

Governor McMaster on the campaign trail

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster was on the campaign trail as part of his bus tour. The McMaster for Governor campaign made stops in the low country this afternoon. This comes days before the 2018 gubernatorial primaries. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

John Warren meets with potential voters before SC gubernatorial primaries

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Today Republican candidate for Governor John Warren was in Chapin for a breakfast meet and greet. Warren met with potential voters and shared his message with the state saying, “They’re tired of career politicians, government insiders not representing the taxpayer. They want a businessman. They want a conservative. They want a Marine to go to Columbia and…

Pro athletes respond to President Trump uninviting Super Bowl champs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – There’s fallout over President Trump calling off the White House visit for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The team’s coach said he was looking forward to that trip but he and his team made it clear they’re ready to focus on football. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News, News, Politics

White House hosts administration’s first Ramadan Dinner

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Donald Trump held his first White House Ramadan Dinner Wednesday (6/6) evening. Many noteworthy American Muslims say they will not attend because of the disrespect they say the President has shown to Islam in the past. The Council on American-Islamic Relations schedule their own “Not Trump’s Dinner” outside the White House, while the President’s dinner…