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November 05, 2008
Florence voters report Election Day ballot mix-ups
Election Day may be over, but several Florence County voters are coming forward and saying they received the wrong ballot while at the polls on Tuesday.
Florence election officials count 3,000 ballots
Florence County officials still were in the process Wednesday night of sorting and counting about 3,000 or more absentee ballots. Because of a number of close races, such as Florence City Council, and the Sunday alcohol sales referendum, there is a possibility those results could change.
Rankin to hold onto state senate seat
Incumbent Luke Rankin, R-Myrtle Beach, looked set to earn a fifth term in the S.C. Senate in District 33, overcoming a Demo cratic challenger for the second time. Rankin, 46, pulled nearly three quarters of the votes away from two-time challenger Jara Uzenda, 62, a contractor.
Incumbents leading in Horry County Council races
Three incumbents facing challengers for their seats on Horry County Council were leading Tuesday night with more than 95 percent of precincts reporting. But Democratic Councilman Marion Foxworth’s lead had narrowed to 91 votes of 9,447 cast, preliminary results showed.
Horry voters say ‘yes’ to the penny
Horry County school board Chairman Will Garland said he was shocked and surprised at the number of people who voted for the tax, but said it was a credit to how well the school district, Horry Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University got the message out.
Horry County election update
Updates on Horry County races from the courthouse in Conway.
November 04, 2008
Voters OK Sunday alcohol sales in Florence, deny them in Lake City
Votes for Florence’s referendum which asked voters if Sunday alcohol sales should be permitted on-site at local establishments resulted in 6,131 votes in favor of Sunday alcohol sales and 5,434 votes against it at press time Tuesday.
Williams-Blake, Powers lead Florence city council races
Democrats Octavia Williams-Blake and Steve Powers were leading the other two candidates in the race for two at-large Florence City Council seats at press time Tuesday.
Wukela wins Florence mayoral race
Democratic mayoral candidate Stephen J. Wukela has defeated independent petition candidate and former Mayor Rocky Pearce — and this time his margin of victory was much more than one vote.
Boone re-elected as Florence County sheriff
Incumbent Republican Sheriff Kenney Boone will continue serving Florence County after he raked in more than 23,000 votes Tuesday and defeated Democratic opponent Jimmy Gregg.
Fowler to keep Florence County treasurer’s seat
Florence County incumbent treasurer Dean Fowler will remain in office after Tuesday’s election.
Incumbents lead S.C. House 60, 63 races
Incumbent Republicans Kris Crawford and Phillip Lowe were leading their Democratic rivals in the S.C. House Districts 63 and 60 races, respectively, Tuesday at press time.
Hulon wins Dillon County sheriff’s post
Major Hulon became Dillon County’s first new sheriff in 21 years after he defeated petition candidate Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell after Tuesday’s general election.
Residents wake up early to go to the polls
Thousands of local voters showed up bright and early this morning to cast their vote for their favorite candidates and just about everyone had a special reason to start the day at the polls.
Pee Dee voters wait hours to cast their ballot
Polling places in the Pee Dee weren’t exempt from the long lines today. Although those lines were predicted before the election. In fact though some people in the Pee Dee waited up to two and a half hours to cast their vote.
Horry County voters vote on penny sales tax
One of the questions Horry County voters will be voting on is about a penny. The revenue generated from the penny sales tax will go to benefit schools.
Boone and Gregg vie for Florence County Sheriff
Jimmy Gregg served as sheriff of Florence County for twelve years before retiring and is now running against current sheriff Kenny Boone.
Florence voters go to the polls to choose new mayor
To say that the Florence mayoral race had it’s series of ups and downs as well as twists and turns this year would most likely be an understatement.
Marlboro County passes school bond referendum
Marlboro County residents have passed a $18 million bond referendum to build a new elementary school to replace the aging Blenheim Elementary/Middle School.
Florence County Sample Ballot
Download a Florence County Sample Ballot.
Horry County Sample Ballot
Download the Horry County Sample Ballot.
Pee Dee polls open to standing-room-only crowds
At Ward No. 12, located at the Florence Bible Chapel, more than 400 people had voted before 11 a.m. Tuesday. In fact, the poll clerk said there were several people already in line when she arrived at the precinct around 6 a.m.
November 03, 2008
Grand Strand Democrats rally supporters
In addition to Ketner, speakers at the fish fry included Myrtle Beach councilman Mike Chestnut, Horry County councilman Marion Foxworth, council chair Liz Gilland, and local NAACP President Mickey James.
Florence Mayoral candidates reach out to voters
The Florence mayoral candidates, Stephen Wukela and Rocky Pearce, spent the day Monday shaking a lot of hands. Both Pearce and Wukela spent the last minutes before the big day, trying to reach every voter they could.
Florence County Precinct Information
Florence County Precinct Information
Horry County Precinct Information
Horry County Precinct Information
In Carolinas, rain in the forecast for Election Day
A low-pressure system moving up the Atlantic coast will likely bring rain to the Carolinas on Election Day, with some areas seeing heavy downpours.
November 02, 2008
Election officials work around the clock in Florence County
So far, 10,000 absentee ballots have come through Florence County. In fact, officials said this election has the most registered voters Florence, the state and even the country has ever seen.
November 01, 2008
Florence residents excited about races
Toy Johnson, 48, is owner of Toy Barber Stylist in downtown Florence and will be voting for the first time in his life.
October 31, 2008
Lake City residents split on Obama, McCain, against Sunday alcohol sales
Residents of the city without a lake were fairly evenly divided on their presidential choices, but solidly against a proposal to sell alcohol in restaurants on Sundays.
