Man shot in downtown Columbia
A man shot in downtown Columbia is expected to survive, WIS reports. The incident took place near the corner of Washington and Barnwell Streets late Monday. Officials are still investigating and do not yet have a description of a suspect.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Faulty absentee ballot issued in Richland County
One of the tens of thousands of absentee ballots mailed out in Richland County was found to be unusable, WLTX reports. When the woman who requested the ballot opened it, she found it had nothing on the back. The voter had actually worked as a precinct captain in previous elections, so she quickly realized there was an error and reached out to local election officials. People who believe there's an issue with their ballot are supposed to contact the South Carolina State Election Commission.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
SC party chair in the running for national position
South Carolina Democratic Party chairman Jaime Harrison is under consideration to head up the Democratic National Committee, the political website Politico reports. He is reportedly on a short list along with former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party and multiple congressmen. Harrison made headlines earlier this month when his name appeared on a list of persons considered for the vice presidential slot on the 2016 Democratic ticket.
- Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor