South-Carolina
ELECTION DAY: Polls open at 7 a.m. across South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Voters who did not take advantage of early voting in the Palmetto State will be able to cast their ballots starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Polls will be open through 7 p.m. statewide. Any voter who is in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote.
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Over the last two weeks, a record number of South Carolinians — just over a million-and-a-half people either in person or via mail — voted early. That’s about 46 percent of the state’s registered voters. But unlike the early voting period, voters who will cast ballots on Election Day must go to their specific polling locations.
Voters must have a valid photo ID to check-in. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a South Carolina driver’s license, a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card, a South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, a South Carolina voter registration card with photo, a United States military ID and a United States passport.
READ MORE: Your 2024 general election voter guide
If you still have an absentee ballot, the return deadline for those is 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to return their ballots in person to ensure it is received before the deadline.
The State Election Commission says if you’re voting Tuesday, it’s hard to predict how long you might have to wait in line, though typically more people go in the morning. But they say South Carolina’s strong early voting turnout should help with overall wait times.
Multiple organizations including the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority, the South Carolina Coalition for Voter Participation and the Airport Limo Taxi Association at the Charleston International Airport are offering free rides to the polls.
The biggest battle in the 2024 general election is the race for the White House between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump.
But for the Lowcountry, U.S. Congressional races will decide who represents the state’s First, Sixth and Seventh Districts.
In the First District, which includes portions of Berkeley and Beaufort Counties as well as portions of Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Jasper Counties, incumbent Republican Nancy Mace is hoping to keep her seat as Democrat Michael Moore challenges.
Democrat Jim Clyburn, first elected to represent the Sixth Congressional District in 1992, faces a challenge from Republican Duke Buckner and three others. That district covers all or part of 14 South Carolina counties, including all of Williamsburg County and portions of Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Jasper and Orangeburg Counties.
South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District, which covers all or part of eight counties, including Georgetown County, features a fight for votes between incumbent Rep. Russell Fry, a Republican; and challenger Mal Hyman, a Democrat.
Lowcountry voters will also select the state‘s Ninth Circuit Solicitor, the top prosecutor for the state’s Ninth Circuit. Republican incumbent Scarlett Wilson is facing a challenge from Democrat David Osborne. The Ninth Circuit covers Berkeley and Charleston Counties.
Two other Lowcountry solicitor candidates are unopposed. Solicitor David Pascoe, a Democrat, is running unopposed in the First Circuit, which covers Calhoun, Orangeburg and Dorchester Counties. In the Fourteenth Circuit, which covers Allendale, Colleton, Hampton, Beaufort and Jasper Counties, Republican Duffie Stone is also running unopposed.
In six Lowcountry counties, voters will decide who will be sheriff. In Charleston County, incumbent Democrat Kristin Graziano faces a challenge from Republican Carl Ritchie, the former police chief in Mount Pleasant. In Colleton County, Buddy Hall, a Republican; faces a challenge from Democrat Alyssa Bodison. Dorchester County Chief Deputy Sam Richardson, a Republican; hopes to defeat Democratic challenger Charles Frederick III. And in Georgetown County, Republican incumbent Carter Weaver is fighting Democrat Birt Adams for the job.
Democratic incumbent Sheriffs Leroy Ravenel of Orangeburg County and Stephen Gardner of Williamsburg County are running unopposed.
Most of the coroner‘s races feature a single candidate. But in Charleston County, Democratic challenger Frank Broccolo is hoping to unseat Republican incumbent Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
In Charleston County, Democratic incumbent County Treasurer Mary Tinkler is hoping to keep her seat against Republican challenger Mike Van Horn.
The election includes scores of races in the South Carolina State House as well as Lowcountry county council and school board members.
In South Carolina, members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms while members of the Senate serve four-year terms. But in this year’s election, every seat in both houses will be up for reelection.
All South Carolina voters will also decide whether the state’s constitution must be amended to prohibit non-citizens from voting in the state.
Voters in different counties may face additional ballot questions. One of the most watched ballot questions will likely face Charleston County voters, who will decide on renewing a half-cent transportation sales tax that will generate nearly $5 billion for road projects, including the completion of the Mark Clark Extension project, and $432 million for greenbelt projects.
Polls will close at 7 p.m. statewide. The counting of the ballots will not begin until that time, although State Election Commission officials are confident all of the state races will be decided by the end of the evening.
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The South Carolina Gamecocks dominated in their round game of the NCAA women’s bracket.
The South Carolina Gamecocks were heavy favorites coming into their first round game. Not only to advance but to potentially go and win the whole thing for a second year in a row. Right now though, Dawn Staley and her team are having to take it one game at a time and the Lady Gamecocks dominated.
South Carolina defeated Tennessee Tech by a final score of 108-48. Joyce Edwards was the leading scorer for South Carolina with 22 points off of the bench. MiLaysia Fulwiley had a solid game as well with 15 point off of the bench.
The Gamecocks (31-3) improved to 17-1 in the past four women’s tournaments, winning in 2022 and 2024. The lone defeat came to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the national semifinals in 2023.
With Edwards, named to the all-Southeastern Conference first-team this season, leading the way, the top seeds of the Birmingham 2 Regional looked poised for another title in a few weeks.
“Everything comes at you, you don’t know what to expect,” Edwards said. “Once you get your first rebound, the nerves settle down.”
Tennessee Tech coach Kim Rosamond was impressed with the Gamecocks overall skill and discipline. South Carolina made 43 of 67 field goals.
“If they shoot the basketball like that the rest of the way, they’re going to be almost impossible to beat,” Rosamond said.
South Carolina will face ninth-seeded Indiana on Sunday for a spot in the Sweet 16. The Hoosiers outlasted eighth-seeded Utah 76-68 earlier Friday.
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They went into a hornet’s nest, and ended up with the result most opponents do.
South Carolina baseball lost 12-2 in its series opener against No. 3 Arkansas at Baum-Walker Stadium, falling behind 7-0 and eventually losing in seven innings on the run rule after Wehiwa Aloy hit a walk-off three-run home run to extend the lead to 10 in the seventh inning.
Arkansas (20-2, 3-1 SEC) got a strong start from ace Zach Root, an outing which ended up being a complete game after the offense ended the evening early. Root allowed just two runs in seven innings on 92 pitches, striking out seven batters while only issuing one walk and giving up six hits.
His own offense gave him a second inning lead when Justin Thomas Jr. hit an RBI single off South Carolina (17-6, 1-3 SEC) starter Brandon Stone. The damage continued in the third inning, but this time with self-inflicted wounds. Stone got himself in trouble with four free passes — three walks and a hit batter — after a lead-off double, the latter two walks both coming with the bases loaded.
Then Arkansas second baseman hit a grounder to short, which should have ended the inning and kept the Gamecocks down three. But shortstop Henry Kaczmar could not field it cleanly, and it rolled into the outfield to score two more runs. Kaczmar did not return to the game, replaced by Will Tippett at shortstop.
Matthew Becker took over for Stone, but the former Friday starter struggled again. Becker surrendered five earned runs on eight hits in just 3 ⅓ innings, raising his season ERA to 6.65.
South Carolina’s offense could not do much with Root all night, only picking up its two runs thanks to a Jordan Carrion RBI groundout in the fifth and a wild pitch with a runner on third in the sixth. No Gamecock had more than one hit, and the only extra base hits came via three doubles from Ethan Petry, KJ Scobey and Talmadge LeCroy.
The closest South Carolina got was a 7-2 game in the seventh, but the Razorbacks responded with five runs in the bottom half of the frame off Becker and Aydin Palmer to end the game early and preserve their entire bullpen for the final two games of the series.
South Carolina will send Jake McCoy to the mound to try to even the series in a 3 p.m. ET first pitch on Saturday.
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Josh Leonard, a standout 5-star prospect from Wilson High School, has been named the Sports Illustrated South Carolina Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Leonard’s dominant performances on the court, where he averaged 21.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, have earned him recognition as one of the top players in the country. His exceptional skills were also recognized nationally as he earned Gatorade South Carolina Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors earlier this year.
Leonard, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound sophomore, led the Tigers (21-9) to the Class AAAA state tournament semifinals and was named the 2025 AAAA Player of the Year. He shot an impressive 59.1% from inside the arc, 39.2% from three-point range, and maintained a true shooting percentage of 61% this season.
Off the court, Leonard has made a significant impact in his community, volunteering at the Manna House soup kitchen and participating in holiday toy drives for children in need. His commitment to academics is equally impressive, maintaining a 4.1 GPA, underscoring his well-rounded character.
Special Recognition: Korie Corbett and Jordan Watford
While Leonard takes the top honor, we are pleased to extend Special Recognition to two other standout performers who had exceptional seasons:
Looking Ahead
This year’s honorees represent the very best of South Carolina high school basketball, showcasing not only exceptional talent but also dedication, leadership, and a commitment to their communities. As we look to the future of the sport, we’re excited to see how these athletes continue to develop and contribute at the next level. Their hard work and perseverance serve as an inspiration to aspiring players across the state, and we look forward to witnessing their journeys as they chase their dreams.
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