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Incumbent Governor Henry McMaster casts his vote

[gtxvideo vid='JPDX93Tn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JPDX93Tn.jpg' vtitle='henry mcmaster'] Who will be SCโ€™s next governor? Henry McMaster and James Smith are the two candidates for South Carolina Governor in the 2018 midterm elections on November 6.

AP: The latest on SC Elections

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…

Election Day information: Vote 2018 Coverage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters areย  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…

Early voting breaks midterm record in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina has shattered the record for absentee ballots cast in a midterm election. The South Carolina Election Commission said more than 230,000 votes were cast as of Friday evening. That is 46 percent more absentee…

Deadly shooting investigation underway in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting. The incident happened around 8:50pm in the 400 block of Providence Plantation Circle. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the victim, James J. Boyer, Jr.,39, died at Palmetto…

Time to fall back! Daylight Saving time

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Did you remember to fall back? Daylight Saving time ends Sunday November 4, 2018. Fire officials say it's also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Vote 2018: Election Day Information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the General Election. Absentee voting is underwayย until Monday, Nov. 5. Voters this year are deciding on a number…

Community Food Drive underway to honor MLK Legacy

[gtxvideo vid='ECMI8ekE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ECMI8ekE.jpg' vtitle='Food Drive underway to honor MLK'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Now through December 7, 2018 you have a chance to help Harvest Hope Food Bank. The annualย Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor theย Dreamย Foodย Driveย , is sponsored in part byย The City…

Election Commission announces Saturday absentee voting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- According to the South Carolina State Election Commission the number of absentee ballots issued and returned for the Midterm election is up from 2014. Chris Whitmire, the Director of Public Information and Training says the 2014…

Richland Co. arrest a man accused of exploitation of a minor

[gtxvideo vid='EkQDgATu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EkQDgATu.jpg' vtitle='CHILD PORN ARREST'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A Richland County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say 41-year-old David Vanalstyne is charged with four counts of exploitation of…

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