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SC Republican Party reacts to Democratic Presidential Primary Results

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Republican Party is reacting to the predicted win of Former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic Presidential Primary.  Chairman Drew McKissick released the following statement :    “The real winner of the South Carolina Democrat primary is President Trump. Democrats have spent all of their time reminding voters that they support policies that would…

Biden Makes Stops In Columbia
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Biden is thanking South Carolina voters after his victory in Democratic presidential primary: AP

Biden is the projected winner
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Former Vice President Joe Biden is thanking South Carolina voters after his victory in the state’s Democratic presidential primary. Biden tweeted Saturday night shortly after the polls closed: “Thank you, South Carolina!” He says, “To all those who have been knocked down, counted out, and left behind _ this is your campaign.” Biden’s South Carolina watch party…
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SC Presidential Primary: Polls open until 7pm

According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Polls are open until 7pm tonight for voters heading to cast their ballot in the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your voter registration…

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Does social media impact the way college students casts votes in the primary?

The University of South Carolina Social Media Insights Lab measures social media activity across the state
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With voters trying to make up their mind for the Democratic Presidential primary, some choose their candidate based on what they see at their fingertips, say analysts. Several students at UofSC say they see social media posts about presidential candidates often on their timelines, and some say seeing those posts makes them think. “When it comes to…
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A look at how the African American Vote could shape the SC Presidential Primary

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Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –During the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, one group that could make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates continue to travel the state to make their case for the White House, some say the diverse makeup of South Carolina’s voters will shape more outcomes beyond what happens on…
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Vote 2020: How to check your polling place for the SC Presidential Primary

SC Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place, sometimes polling places change for a particular election
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters are heading to the polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your…

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Vote 2020: SC Presidential Primary Day General Questions

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  As voters head to the Polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, there may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a ballot in this primary. According to state election officials,  South Carolina does not have voters registration by party. The Presidential…

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Democratic Presidential Candidates hold rallies across SC

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Presidential candidates are trying to rally voters and get their support for Saturday’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Several candidates are having events Friday, in the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski is live with the latest on the rallies. At Allen University, Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer will hold a rally Friday at…

Biden Makes Stops In Columbia
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Joe Biden makes stops in Columbia ahead of SC Presidential Primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigning across the Midlands
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President Joe Biden made a few final stops in Columbia Friday, ahead of Saturday’s  Democratic Presidential primary. Biden stopped at Toliver’s Mane Event on North Main Street, which is a popular hangout for candidates vying for the presidency. Biden spoke at length on his plans to reform the country’s gun policy. Biden is expected to…