Voting

Columbia celebrates first ever Black Voter Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and ensure that their vote counts in the upcoming election.  The group says long lines, poll worker shortages and lack of access for disabled voters are all forms…

Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election.  This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill.  After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill.  It allows…

Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the chance to talk to panelists about a proposed new voting system and new committee to oversee the redrawing of election lines. Tuesday night’s panel included…

In-person absentee voting begins in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn’t allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who is working, will be out of town, or is physically unable to go to the polls can qualify for an absentee ballot. Machines will be set up in the…

Watch: Absentee Voting Deadline Approaches

(WOLO) Columbia, S.C., — The Democratic South Carolina Primaries are this Saturday, but you have other options if you can’t make it out Saturday. Click below to find out how to make sure your voice is heard, but the clock is ticking so you have to hurry. // ​ // ]]> Categories: Local News, News Tags: absentee, democratic, Rochelle Dean,…