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South Carolina ramps up election security with new $30M voting machines

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7 months ago

November 4, 2024

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-11-04 17:25:30

SUMMARY: As South Carolina prepares for the 2024 election, election officials are enhancing measures to ensure integrity and security of the voting process. Howard Nap, executive director of the South Carolina State Election Commission, anticipates a record turnout of 2.5 to 2.8 million voters. They have invested $30 million in new, secure voting machines that are internet-free, along with additional ballot marking devices to alleviate potential line delays. Nap also addressed concerns about non-citizens on voter rolls, reporting no findings of inappropriate registrations. He emphasizes civility and encourages reporting any improprieties to local election offices for investigation.

Election integrity has become a hot topic over the last few years leading up to 2024 Election Day. ABC15 wanted to know what is being done in South Carolina to protect your vote. So, we went to the State Election Commission in Columbia to find out.
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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-06-15 04:52:53

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June 13, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Rochelle Dean – 2025-06-13 23:02:00

SUMMARY: Stephen Stanko, 57, was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for two 2005 murders: he shot a friend in Horry County and killed his girlfriend in Georgetown County after raping her daughter, who survived a throat-slashing. Stanko apologized in a final statement and asked not to be judged by his worst day. His execution, South Carolina’s sixth in nine months, followed a brief halt due to drug availability. He declined the firing squad after concerns arose from a prior execution. Appeals and a clemency request were denied. Victims’ families and his lawyer witnessed the execution. He died 28 minutes after it began.

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-06-13 22:20:43

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