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Vote 2012: Election Results

Nov 8, 2012 2:54 AM EST

Here are the election results for the local races here in South Carolina.

SC Woman Hit by SUV, Killed While Doing Lawn Work

Nov 8, 2012 2:51 AM EST

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A Greenville woman has died after she was hit by an SUV while raking leaves in her yard. Greenville County Deputy Coroner Kent Dill says the driver of a Mercury SUV lost control and swerved into 77-year-old Christine Domina's yard just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Shealy on Being Lone Woman SC Senator: "It was time"

Nov 8, 2012 12:11 AM EST

When the South Carolina General Assembly convenes in January there will be only one senator who is a female, Katrina Shealy. She explains why that fact is bittersweet and how she feels about being at the center of one of the most controversial upsets in Lexington County politics, beating longtime incumbent Jake Knotts.

President Obama Re-elected President

Nov 7, 2012 5:05 AM EST

ABC NEWS Has declared Predident Barack Obama has been re-elcted to the office of the President of the United States.

SC Approves Governor-Lieutenant Governor Ticket

Nov 7, 2012 5:04 AM EST

South Carolina's candidates for governor and lieutenant governor will soon run on the same ticket.

Columbia Mayor Votes after 4 Hours in Line

Nov 7, 2012 5:00 AM EST

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he finally cast his vote after more than four hours in line.

Mulvaney Wins in South Carolina's 5th District

Nov 7, 2012 3:45 AM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Freshmen South Carolina U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney has defeated political newcomer Joyce Knott in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.

Absentee Voting Sets a Record High In South Carolina

Nov 7, 2012 3:38 AM EST

South Carolina has set a new record high for absentee voting. The state Election Commission says about 376,000 people had voted absentee by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Polls Close, Some Voters Still Waiting

Nov 7, 2012 2:30 AM EST

Polls closed in South Carolina at 7pm.

ABC News Projects Romney as Winner in SC

Nov 7, 2012 2:25 AM EST

Shooting Injures 1 in Rosewood Community

Nov 6, 2012 1:02 PM EST

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Rosewood community that sent one man to the hospital.

Suspect Sought in Lugoff Convenience Store Robbery

Nov 6, 2012 5:07 AM EST

Authorities are hoping you'll recognize the masked man in some surveillance photos.

Armed Man Arrested in Local Restaurant Robberies

Nov 6, 2012 4:57 AM EST

Forest Acres Police say a man wanted for stealing from a couple of local businesses in the community has been arrested.

Man stabbed in fight at Coastal Carolina Fair

Nov 6, 2012 1:45 AM EST

LADSON, S.C. (AP) _ Police say a number of people were involved in a weekend fight at the Coastal Carolina Fair outside Charleston that sent one man to the hospital with stab wounds.

SC--Autopsies Completed on Westminster Victims

Nov 6, 2012 1:42 AM EST

WALHALLA, S.C. (AP) _ Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis says autopsies have been completed on the bodies of two women found dead in Westminster last week.

Voting the Day Before Election Day

Nov 5, 2012 11:09 PM EST

Election officials say long lines for absentee voting are a good indicator of what Election Day may actually bring. They urge voters to bring everything necessary for a smooth voting experience.

SC kidnapping suspect wants bond on federal charge

Nov 5, 2012 9:15 AM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the man suspected of abducting a Columbia teen should not be released on bond because of his extensive criminal past.

SC Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Former NFL Player's Brother

Nov 3, 2012 3:16 AM EDT

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WOLO/ WCIV) - A Berkeley County jury has convicted a man for a 2009 murder. According to ABC 4, WCIV out of Charleston, the jury convicted Ron Santa McCray for killing Reginald Porcher in the Wando area of Berkeley County. This information is according to solicitor Scarlett Wilson.