Hutto Wins Democratic Primary for the US Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ State Sen. Brad Hutto has won South Carolina's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
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Weathers wins GOP primary for agriculture chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Incumbent Hugh Weathers has won the Republican primary for South Carolina's agriculture commissioner. Early returns show the 57-year-old Weathers winning Tuesday's Republican primary with 64 percent of the vote over Joe Farmer.
Dickerson wins Dem primary, to face Scott in Nov.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Council member Joyce Dickerson has won South Carolina's Democratic primary to face U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. Early returns showed the 68-year-old Dickerson winning Tuesday's primary with 67 percent of the vote over former York County Council member Sidney Moore and Myrtle Beach attorney Harry Pavilack.
Bob Livingston Defeats Challenger For Adjutant General
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Bob Livingston has defeated his GOP primary challenger in his bid to be re-elected South Carolina's top military officer. Early returns in Tuesday's primary show Livingston with 77 percent of the vote over 45-year-old James Breazeale. Livingston has no opposition in November.
Attention on Graham, state officers in SC primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — There are more problems in Richland County as South Carolinians go the polls for primary voting.
GE breaks ground of Greenville expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — General Electric is breaking ground for an advanced manufacturing facility in Greenville.
Texting while driving now illegal statewide in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is now the 49th state to ban texting while driving.
Meth Explosion
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-An investigation in Richland County continues tonight. Investigators are trying to figure out how a meth lab exploded. Authorities are trying to locate two adults and a three month old child following the explosion this morning at regency mobile home park on alpine road.
Clyburn Wins Re-nomination
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn has easily won the Democratic primary in the state's black-majority 6th Congressional District. Clyburn swamped Dorchester housewife Karen Smith as he starts his bid for re-election. Clyburn was the first black elected…
105 Yr. Old Voter Hasn't Missed a Vote Since 1948
Donella Wilson, 105 years old, hasn't missed a vote since being granted the right to vote in 1947. Her first ballot was cast in 1948.
'Minor Hiccups' Hinder Voting Process
Interim Director for the Richland County Elections and Voter Registration office says 'minor hiccups' in Tuesday's primaries do not compare to what has come to be known as the election debacle of 2012-2013.
Shrimp season expands in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The shrimp season is expanding in South Carolina.
Lexington Man Charged with Sexual Assault on 13 Yr. Old Girl
Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say 21 year old Luis Montiel was arrested Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Deputies Searching for 3 month Old Following a Reported Meth Lab Explosion
Richland County deputies say at 8am Tuesday Morning they responded to the Regency Mobile Home Park off of Alpine Rd. following a meth lab explosion.
What you need to bring with you to the Polls:ID
There's a major change you need to know about that could impact your vote. It's the first time a statewide primary gets ready to take on the new photo voter ID law.
GOP Lt. Governor's Race Crowded during Primary
The Primary race for Lt. Governor is a crowded one in South Carolina. Four candidates are vying for the nomination.
Apparent friendly fire kills 5 US troops in Afghanistan
An apparent instance of friendly fire has killed five U.S. troops who are part of the NATO alliance in Afghanistan.
Poll shows many Americans want minimum wage to change
Many americans are saying, "It's time."... 71% to be exact.
PRIMARY DAY: ABC Columbia Election Coverage
ABC Columbia News is your home for the June 2014 Primary. We will have up to the minute results online, and on air.
Some Columbia residents under boil water advisory
Some residents in Columbia are having issues with their water.
Deputies: Man stole guns from home
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it needs your help to find a man wanted for burglary.
Primary Races at a Glance
Polls are now open for the SC Primary. A look at the races here.
Woman shot to death at Lexington County bar
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are investigating the weekend shooting death of a woman at a bar near Irmo.
SC elections agency says ballot omission fixed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Election Commission says the adjutant general's GOP primary race was mistakenly left off 41 absentee ballots in Florence County before the omission was discovered and fixed.
Haley: Education funding must be priority yearly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is reminding lawmakers that passage of her education funding plan is just the first stop of a multi-year effort.
