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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today, so bring your photo ID

Plus, Greenville's Champion Coach, the bus company behind Clemson's team trips, has been sold.

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Election DayTop story

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today, and you must vote at your assigned precinct

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide

Your assigned polling place in South Carolina

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open statewide
Line rule
In line at 7 p.m., you vote
Required
Valid photo ID

Sources: WYFF, FOX Carolina News

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open statewide
Line ruleIn line at 7 p.m., you vote
RequiredValid photo ID

If you're voting today, skip the early voting sites. director Conway Belangia says to expect lines early in the morning and later in the evening, and FOX Carolina lists the accepted photo IDs, from a driver's license to a passport.

“If you are in line at 7 p.m., you'll get to cast your ballot.”

Conway Belangia, South Carolina Election Commission director

We suggest checking your precinct and sample ballot at scvotes.gov before you go. Forgot your ID? FOX Carolina says you can cast a after signing an affidavit citing a reasonable impediment. If something looks wrong on your paper ballot, tell a poll worker.

  • Absentee ballots: must reach your county elections office by 7 p.m.
  • Ballot selfies: banned under South Carolina law
  • Campaign apparel: banned within 200 feet of a polling place entrance

1 million+early votes cast before Election Day

Belangia said large turnout can be expected Tuesday.

Source: WYFF

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Business

Greenville's Champion Coach, which serves Clemson and the Yankees, has been sold

If you've seen Clemson's football team shuttled to a game in a big orange bus, the company that wrapped it is a Greenville original. Champion Coach has been acquired by , a news release said. Its clients include the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and New York Yankees.

Champion Coach grew from four buses to major sports clients

1998
the year Craig and Hazel Dance founded Champion Coach
4
motorcoaches the company started with
350+
cities where Hoffmann's transportation division operates

“Hazel and I built this company one relationship at a time, starting with four motorcoaches and a commitment to getting it right for every team we served.”

Craig Dance, Champion Coach CEO

The Post and Courier reports that Hoffmann is a private equity firm with over 200 global brands. Champion will be part of its Aviation & Transportation vertical.

  • Headquarters: 145 Ben Hamby Lane, Greenville
  • Events served: Super Bowl, MLB All-Star games, Peach Bowl
  • Colleges served: Clemson and the University of South Carolina

200+global brands under Hoffmann Family of Companies

The firm employs 28,000 people in 30 countries, according to the company.

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Early voting

South Carolina voters cast 1,043,810 early ballots from Oct. 19 through Oct. 31. Greenville County led the state with 104,608. WACH.com

Greenville County led the state in early ballots

Source: WACH.com

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Greenville104.6K
Charleston99,275
Richland92,575

Estate listing

A 500-acre estate at 2967 Allen Bridge Road, east of Fountain Inn, is listed for $30 million. The 15,000-square-foot home has eight bedrooms and a 12-seat theater. The State

Speedway

Tasha Porter Kummer says she has secured the $3.7 million balance to buy Greenville Pickens Speedway. The project now turns to restoration, including fencing and asphalt work. Greenville Online

Pizza

North Carolina's Cugino Forno says it's opening soon in Greenville, with no date given. The owners said permitting has held them up. The State

Waitlist

Greenville's Ronald McDonald House is full, with a waitlist of more than 100 as demand for rooms grows. Greenville Online

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Greenville County led South Carolina in early votes

Source: Greenville Business Magazine

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Greenville104.6K
Charleston99,275
Richland92,575

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Polls are open until 7 p.m. today, so bring your photo ID

Plus, Greenville's Champion Coach, the bus company behind Clemson's team trips, has been sold.

The TLDR

  1. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; vote at your assigned precinct with photo ID
  2. Greenville's Champion Coach, bus company for sports teams, is sold
  3. Greenville County led the state with 104,608 early votes
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