Voters in the Lowcountry and around South Carolina are set to elect local leaders on Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.

South Carolina voters will decide on mayors, councils, and other local offices on Nov. 4. Learn how to check your ballot, find polling places, and prepare to vote.

Municipal Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Before voters head to the polls, the South Carolina Election Commission (SEC) is providing important reminders to ensure a smooth voting experience. Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Anyone in line before close will be allowed to vote.

Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Greer, Travelers Rest and Fountain Inn are holding city council elections in November; special election details too

Brock Flemming, Kilgore compete in District 2; Belge faces Alexander at-large; Brasington is unopposed in District 4.

Here you will find up-to-the-minute election results for the South Carolina House District 21 primary and the South Carolina Senate District 12 primary.

Races for four-year terms on town councils are up for grabs in Bluffton, Port Royal and Yemassee, where the mayor’s job is also contested

South Carolina's former elections director Howard Knapp has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and misconduct in office.

Knapp has served in legislative and executive branches of South Carolina state government for more than a decade, according to officials.

At an election committee meeting on Oct. 15, Commission Chairman Dennis Shedd said that three state agencies – the Attorney General’s office, the Office of Inspector General and the State Law Enforcement Division — were reviewing Knapp’s conduct during his time in office.

Two former employees with the SC Election Commission have been arrested and charged with multiple charges, according to SLED.

Howard Knapp was removed from office on Sept. 17 and now faces 11 charges with eight of those use of office for financial gain.