Arena. 3 3 the first votes were cast at midnight in the New Hampshire primary. Gop frontrunner donald trump is looking for his first win in the republican race and even more momentum here in South Carolina. Tomrorow he will shift his focus to the palmetto state. He is holding a rally at Clemson University at 7pm. 3 gop hopeful john kasich is also hoping to do well today in New Hampshire. Right now. Hes scheduled to campaign in our state later this week. He begins tomorrow in charleston for a town hall. Then will make stops in georgetown, North Myrtle Beach and florence. On friday he will speak to the state Chamber Members here in columbia and will also make a trip to dukes barbeque in orangeburg. And also make a stop in hilton head. 3 it remains to be seen if marco rubios weekend debate performance will hurt him in the campaign. After New Hampshire. Rubio will head straight to South Carolina. Tomrorow. He will be in columbia. He is speaking at the columbia metropolitian Convention Cent
3 both lanes of eye26 are now back open this morning after a overturned tractor trailer caused major traffic probles in lexington county last night. It happened just before 7 30 in the the eastbound lanes of mile marker 118, which is about a mile away from the dixiana exit. Its not yet known what caused the vehicle to tip over, but troopers say the driver of the big rig was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. 3 3 3 evangelist Franklin Graham will be in columbia today. Its all part of the decision america tour. The focus is to hold prayer rallies to challenge christians to pray for the u. S. , its leaders and to promote biblical principles starting at noon. 3 meanwhile. In New Hampshire. The first votes were cast at midnight in the primary. State Officials Say they expect a record turnout. Gop frontrunner donald trump is looking for his first win in the republican race and even more uomentum here in South Carolina afterwards. Tomorrow he will shift his focus to the palmetto s
The drive to the rich lapped county jail and ends as they arrive. Myers blew a. 09 when they got there and bonded out tuesday morning. This is not donnie myers First Encounter with the law. In 2005, he was charged with dui in asheville. He ended up pleading guilty to charges of driving while impaired and having an open container. Four years ago, he was stopped again in lexington county and charged with having an open container somplet a a rally was held today organized by david longstreet. His daughter was killed in a dui accident some years ago. Reporter because he is elected by the people, no one can really fire him. Emma, she was a great little girl. Todayic brought some small flowers that she used to pick in the yard. He was brilliant. The smartest kid ive ever known. Reporter and travis mayo both lost a child to a drunk driver. Do as i say, not as i do. You start to wonder if you are a victim and you lost someone due to an under the influence case, then you start to wonder, hey, d
Kennedy. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. And good news. There are no trouble spots to report on the roads in or around the capital city. But well be sure to keep you updated for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. The very first ballots in the New Hampshire primary have been cast. A dozen voters came out in the Small Community of Dixville Notch. To cast their votes at midnight. Bernie sanders won all four democratic votes. And Ohio Governor john kasich won the most republican votes. The race is heating up in New Hampshire. With voters heading to the polls today for the firstinthe nation primary. A new cnn poll finds Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Holding substantial leads. Sanders holds 54percent of the vote. Compared to democratic rival Hillary Clintons 40 percent. And trump tops the gop field with 31 percent of the vote. Well ahead of mar
Violence. The mothers made a stop in spartanburg. And other cities. Before todays primary. In what they called. Discussions. To break down barriers. Clinton. Has also been endorsed by columbia mayor. Stephen benjamin. And congressman jim clyburn. The palmetto poll. From clemson university. Shows. Clinton. Has 64 percent of the vote. And if that holds up. Supporters are looking for a win tonight. Doors open at 7 oclock. Clinton. Is expected to speak. Around eight. In columbia, lt, 7 news. On the other hand. Has spent most of his week. Campaigning in other states. Today hes making stops. In texas. And minnesota. Both those states. Have their primaries next week. On super tuesday. Sanders. Wont be in South Carolina tonight. As the results come in. He did. However. Make a last push for voters. At a rally at Claflin University in orangeburg. He was joined. By some celebrities. Including rapper killer mike. Well keep an eye on sanders supporters. Who will have a watch Party Tonight in columb