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POLL: Will You Be Participating In Early Voting This Year?
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday marks the first day of early voting in South Carolina. If you want to vote absentee in-person, you can visit your county’s election office between now and 5 p.m. on November 2. There are more deadlines for South Carolina voters to be aware of before the...
POLL: Should Bars Host Presidential Debate Parties?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – To kick off the first Presidential Debate, Uptown Social a bar and restaurant on King Street hosted a watch party. While Uptown Social usually plays sports or has live music, Tuesday every TV had on the Presidential Debate. Owner Keith Benjamin says the goal was to...
POLL: Do You Think Colleges And Universities Should Loosen The Restrictions On Outdoor Gatherings Such As Tailgating?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Tailgating was discouraged at the University of South Carolina’s first home football game, but it wasn’t completely stopped. Students said the lack of places to tailgate led them to congregate at nearby bars, which resulted in long lines to get inside. “It’s trying to find somewhere...
POLL: Do You Think The Lab Should Be Disciplined?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) on Tuesday disclosed that Augusta University Healthcare in Georgia, which processes COVID-19 tests for South Carolina, failed to report 15,000 test results to DHEC between March 18 and September 17. On September 21, the lab reported the delayed...
POLL: Do You Think High Schools Should Be Playing Football And Other Fall Sports During The Pandemic?
South Carolina High School League football programs kick off a new season on Friday, Sept. 25. In a huge Region 7-AAAAA clash, Goose Creek travels to Berkeley for a showdown. The Gators won the region title last season, ending Berkeley’s streak of region titles at three years in a row.
POLL: Do You Think Lattimore Will Find Success As A Mentor And Life Coach At Lewis & Clark College?
South Carolina football great Marcus Lattimore is back with a college football program. Lattimore was hired in a mentor and life coach role at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, coach Jay Locey told The State on Tuesday. He and his wife Miranda moved to the West Coast this offseason.
POLL: Do You Think The Changing Demographics Of Counties In S.C. Will Lead To A Shift In Power In The House Of Representatives ?
The solid Republican majority in the S.C. House of Representatives is unlikely to sway much in the Nov. 3 election. But political observers say six Lowcountry races will be close as Republicans and Democrats jockey to pick up seats. There are 59 general election races of the 124 seats. Currently,...
POLL: Do You Think South Carolina Men'S Soccer Can Make A Run In The Sec This Year?
The South Carolina men’s soccer team notched a season-opening 2-0 win over Georgia Southern Saturday night at Stone Stadium. Sophomore forward Logan Frost and sophomore forward Brian Banahan led the way in scoring for the Gamecocks as they scored in the 32nd and 90th minute, respectively. The South Carolina defense...
POLL: Do You Think Hospitals And Clinics Should Place An Emphasis On Preventing The Suicides Of Veterans During Such Trying Times?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia offers programs for veterans struggling with thoughts of suicide. The month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, almost 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2018. One program at Dorn Veteran’s Hospital is...
POLL: Do You Think Collin Hill Is The Best Choice As Qb For The Gamecocks?
COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) - The University of South Carolina announced Thursday that Collin Hill will be the starting quarterback when the Gamecocks face Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 26, in their season opener. Hill, a graduate transfer from Colorado State University, edged out Ryan Hilinski for the starting nod, head...
POLL: Do You Agree The Education Ballot Should Not Die In Sc?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers return to the Statehouse on Tuesday for a super sized two-week special session. But the bills that dominated discussion and time over the past two years will be ignored and left to die. Neither the House nor Senate education overhaul bills are expected...
POLL: Are You Also Concerned About The Lawsuit?
South Carolina's statewide Chamber of Commerce has "deep concern" about the lawsuit Charleston leaders filed against some of the nation's largest oil companies Wednesday. The city's suit claims "Big Oil" created products that caused climate change and sea level rise, conditions now affecting the city. The lawsuit also contends the oil companies have pushed a misinformation campaign after knowing of the effects of carbon emissions since the 1960s.
POLL: Are You Going To Try Onenation Coffee'S New Blend?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – OneNation Coffee on Thursday announced the launch of a unique blend meant to “unite Americans and raise money to support veterans and first responders.”. The Charleston-based small business is owned by Philip Moniz, “an active duty law enforcement officer, SWAT breaching element leader, and hazardous device/bomb...
POLL: Do You Think There Should Be An Eviction Ban In Charleston?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Landlords can no longer evict people for failing to pay rent if their tenant was impacted by the coronavirus. That comes as welcome news for people like Pamela Martin, who did not know about the moratorium on evictions until today. “I just did a heavy sigh...
POLL: Do You Care About The Sea Turtles?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Aquarium has launched a fundraising campaign to help them offset losses due to the coronavirus pandemic and protect critical aquarium programs. A 68-day closure and subsequent limited reopening due to COVID-19 put the aquarium at a severe disadvantage, as “general admission sales and...
POLL: Do You Think That The Charleston Farmers Market Should Be Reopened In Its Original Way?
The Charleston Farmers Market has been reopened, albeit a smaller version in a different spot, and now Charleston residents want it returned to its original spot and its original way. A petition has been created, aiming for 2,000 signatures, to bring the Charleston Farmers Market back to Marion Square and...
POLL: Do You Agree With The Decision To Loosen The Nursing Home'S Visitation Guidelines?
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday announced the loosening of guidelines for those wishing to visit loved ones in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Under the new guidelines, limited outdoor visitation is possible. “We understand how difficult...
POLL: Do You Think The State Is Doing Enough To Help Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus?
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-State Health officials reported Tuesday 761 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 and 37 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 118,116 and confirmed deaths to 2,626. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here.
POLL: Were You Worried About The Plutonium Stored Near Aiken?
COLUMBIA — A monumental agreement has been struck between South Carolina and the federal government, namely the U.S. Department of Energy, concluding a years-long standoff and resolving expensive litigation over the long-term storage of plutonium at the Savannah River Site south of Aiken. Terms of the deal include a DOE...
POLL: Will You Shop At Lowes Foods?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — NOTE: Video attached with this story is about the grand opening of Lowes Foods in Forest Acres, July 18, 2018. Two BI-LO grocery stores in the Columbia market will be transforming into Lowes Foods grocery stores after Alex Lee, parent company of Lowes Foods, signed an agreement to purchase the stores.
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