The two candidates for South Carolina governor will face each other in a televised debate next month in Columbia. The live, one hour debate is scheduled for Oct. 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the WIS studios in Columbia. WIS anchor Judi Gatson will moderate, with questions from Gray Media political reporters and anchors across the state. Republican nominee Alan Wilson and Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson have both agreed to take part
How to watch in York County
The debate will air live on Gray Media stations statewide, including WIS in Columbia, WHNS FOX Carolina in the Upstate, WCSC Live 5 in Charleston, WMBF in Myrtle Beach, WAGT in Augusta and WTOC in Savannah. In the Charlotte market, which includes York and Lancaster Counties, the debate will stream digitally on the WBTV website and news apps rather than airing on broadcast television.
The general election is Nov. 3. Voter registration and absentee information for York County is available through scvotes.gov.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
