Vote 2012: Election Results
Here are the election results for the local races here in South Carolina.
Local News
SC Woman Hit by SUV, Killed While Doing Lawn Work
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"
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.
Vote 2012: State Law Not Followed in Richland County?
After seeing first hand the problems at precints throughout the county. We at ABC Columbia News took your concerns that we heard in voting lines yesterday to those in charge to get answers today.
SC voters go to polls; heavy turnout across state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina voters are turning out in heavy numbers to select their president, Congress and Legislature, and to decide whether future governors can choose a running mate.
Absentee voting in SC hits new record high
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Absentee voting in South Carolina has hit a record high after surpassing votes cast early four years ago.
Lawsuit over SC Revenue security breach expanded
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former state senator has expanded his lawsuit over the exposure of millions of South Carolina tax returns to include a separate state agency and private company.
Atlanta's Catholic archbishop to speak in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta is coming to Columbia to speak at the University of South Carolina.
Hundreds attend vigil for missing Columbia teen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people turned out for a vigil near Columbia for a teen missing for nearly three months.
President Obama Re-elected President
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
South Carolina's candidates for governor and lieutenant governor will soon run on the same ticket.
Columbia Mayor Votes after 4 Hours in Line
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
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
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.
Ward 25: "Chaos", Say Voters
Election day brought on a headache for voters in Ward 25 at Kilbourne Park Baptist Church.
Polls Close, Some Voters Still Waiting
Polls closed in South Carolina at 7pm.
ABC News Projects Romney as Winner in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- ABC News has projected Republican candidate Mitt Romney. The Republican Candidate has won South Carolina in every presidential election since 1976. ABC News will continue to update the presidential election on air and on line.
Clyburn Re-Elected
Incumbent Democrat Jim Clyburn has easily won re-election to Congress in South Carolina's black-majority 6th District.
2 SC men dead after fighting in road, hit by car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina investigators are learning more after two men were hit by a car and killed while fighting in a busy street.
Precinct Problems: Vote 2012 means Long Lines
Poll workers at some precincts in the Midlands tell ABC Columbia News chaos was the order of the day as long lines greeted impatient voters.
SC voters report heavy turnout across state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina voters are turning out in heavy numbers to select their president, Congress and Legislature, and to decide whether future governors can choose a running mate.
Election Day: What to Bring to the Polls
It is Election Day and you need one of three forms of identification to vote: a South Carolina driver's license, a DMV issued ID or your current voter registration card.
Shooting Injures 1 in Rosewood Community
Columbia Police are investigating a shooting in the Rosewood community that sent one man to the hospital.
Polls Open Across the State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina voters go to the polls to select their picks for president, Congress and the Legislature, plus decide whether future governors can choose their running mate.
Motorcycle Fatality Reroutes Traffic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are investigating a traffic fatality that involved two motorcycles.
