McMaster and Evette take a tour of SC in last day of campaign
Governor Henry McMaster and his running mate, Pamela Evette, began a whirlwind tour of the state at his campaign headquarters in Columbia on Monday.
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Smith and Norell host Columbia Get Out and Vote rally the night before election
The Democratic candidate for governor, Representative James Smith took one last opportunity to urge voters to hit the polls tomorrow.
Absentee voting in SC hits record-high ahead of Midterm Election
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Early and absentee voters came out in record numbers ahead of Tuesday Midterm elections. More than 260,000 absentee ballots have been issued statewide, and more than 230,000 absentee ballots have been…
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…
A quick history of the State House
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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 underway until Monday, Nov. 5. Voters this year are deciding on a number…
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…
Polls to open Saturday for Absentee voting
The South Carolina Election Commission says absentee ballot numbers have set a record statewide and to make it easier County elections offices will be open Saturday.
Early voting increasing ahead of Midterm election
More voters are heading to the polls early in this year's Midterm elections.
Former Solicitor's Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in…
Vote 2018: Voters heads to polls Tuesday
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 already underway. Voters this year are deciding on a number of key…
Orange is the New Black actress backs James Smith for SC Gov.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate, James Smith received an endorsement from a South Carolina Netflix star.
McMaster continues campaign with a bus tour
Governor Henry McMaster in making sure he makes one last lap around the state before the General Election Tuesday Nov. 6.
There is still time to cast an absentee ballot in person
The Richland County of Elections is encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Dominion offers to manage portion of Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--Dominion Energy is now saying not only does it want to take over SCANA, it is also willing to manage part of state-owned utility Santee Cooper. In a…
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