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June 9, 2020

• Truck driver died before pickup ran off Columbia road, Richland County coroner says
• At 11 p.m., some Richland residents waited to vote as confusion mars primary
• US Rep. Joe Wilson wins Republican primary for 2nd Congressional District
• Rep. Nancy Mace wins SC’s 1st District GOP race, will face Joe Cunningham in November
• Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott sweeps primary race
• Bailey edges Bauer for Democratic nomination to face Finlay in November election
• Graham sails through GOP primary, set to defend seat against Democrat Harrison
• Rutherford takes down incumbent Watts in Richland County coroner race
• Newcomer Jermaine Johnson declares victory over 22-year incumbent in SC House primary
• Pugh defeats Dickerson, incumbents headed to runoffs in tight Richland council races
• Lexington County Council election results are in. Here are the winners
• Gamecocks land Georgia running back prospect days after he decommits from NC State
• Parental concerns part of Gamecock football’s silence on COVID tests, Muschamp says
• Dunn dominates in SC Senate District 20 primary, will face Harpootlian in November
• Burglar breaks into Waffle House and cooks himself breakfast —plus seconds, SC cops say
• Voters report races missing from ballots at Richland polls during SC primary
• Dabo Swinney shouldn’t be vilified for promoting forgiveness amid the protests
• Jay Koon is reelected by large margin as Lexington County sheriff
• After week of protests, Columbia lawmaker says Ben Tillman statue should be removed
• Bring your own pen, wear a mask. Here’s what you need to know to vote in SC’s primary
• Georgia, Arkansas have offered SC recruit, and he’s having some contact with Clemson
• ‘Dream school’ offer finally comes from South Carolina for in-state receiver
• Handwritten ballots issued, long lines at Richland County precincts
• The story behind Gamecock QB Jay Urich’s sign and its message that went viral
• SCANA conspirators helped Byrne spin lies about nuclear project, document alleges
• Columbia chief joins national group that’s seeking solutions to police reform
• Suspect in killing of former USC student Samantha Josephson denied bond
• Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on June 9
• As SC surpasses 15,000 COVID-19 cases, infection rates, hospitalizations hit new highs