LIVE BLOG: Polls open in South Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Countless months of campaigning come to an end on Tuesday as voters across the Carolinas and the rest of the U.S. get their chance to weigh in on who will be the nation's next president and to decide numerous other local, state and regional races and issues.

Just the facts: Here's what you need to know about voting on Election Day in the Carolinas

Polls are now open in South Carolina, where nearly a third of South Carolina's registered 3.4 million registered voters have already cast ballots. Polls will close at 7 p.m.

RIDE IV is a big-ticket item on Horry County ballots. If approved, residents will see a one percent sales tax in place for either 25 years or until the county collects $6.6 billion – whichever comes first. The tax seeks to advance more than 30 transportation projects.

Polls are now open in North Carolina, where nearly 4 million of the state's 7.8 million registered voters cast their ballots ahead of time. Polls will close at 7:30 p.m.

The race for governor has garnered the most headlines in the run-up to Election Day. Voters are choosing between Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

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Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13 . He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook , X, formerly Twitter , and read more of his work here .

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Jordan White is a Digital Producer at News13. She joined the News13 team in August 2024. Jordan, a Myrtle Beach native, graduated from St. James High School in Murrells Inlet and is a graduate of Coker University. Follow Jordan on Facebook , X, formerly Twitter , and read more of her work here .