November 07, 2008

Increased Gun Sales Could Be Linked To Politics

Across the nation, gun sales are up. That’s because some Americans are concerned about President-Elect Barack Obama’s stance on gun laws. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for that story.


November 06, 2008

Looking Back On The 2008 Election: WJBF Interviews Barack Obama On Campaign Trail

History has been made in this year’s election. For the first time ever, an African-American has been elected President of the United States. Barack Obama made a campaign stp in Aiken, back in the first week of October in 2007. We look back on the 2008 Presidential campaign as WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop interviewed Barack Obama.

News Organizations Call North Carolina For Obama

Several national news organizations declared Barack Obama the winner of North Carolina’s 15 electoral votes, on Thursday.

Here We Go Again:  2008 Race Not Over Yet

Richmond County taxpayers will foot $75,000 bill for December 2nd runoff.

Core of white Democrats in SC voted for Obama

White voters accounted for the bulk of people casting ballots in South Carolina’s presidential contest, and three-quarters of them supported Republican John McCain.  But an Associated Press exit poll also shows a core of white Democrats voted for President-elect Barack Obama.


November 05, 2008

What Now For John McCain And The Republican Party?

For John McCain, his long quest for the White House ended gracefully in a final defeat, Tuesday night. The rest of the Republican Party fared little better than the top of the ticket. So, what happens for them, now? ABC News’ Linsey Davis has the latest.

Why Is Election Day Held On First Tuesday In November

A bit of election history for you, now. We’ll tell you why we vote on the first Tuesday in November.

Barack Obama Celebrates Presidential Win

Barack Obama will be the 44th U.S. President. The Illinois Senator, now President-Elect, soared past the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the election. Obama celebrated with more than 100,000 people in Chicago’s Grant Park, while Senator John McCain gracefully accepted defeat. ABC News’ Diana Alvear has more.

Voters Over 60 Years Old React to President- Elect Obama’s Win

Senator Obama’s historic win has people of all ages talking about what it means for the country. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud who spent the day speaking with folks over 60 years old about this victory.

Aiken County’s New School Board Members Sign In

It’s not often a local school board gets four new members in one night…but that’s what Tuesday’s election brought to Aiken County. And those new board members have some new ideas, including one about how to handle discipline. Count on Joy Howe to show what’s at stake.

McDuffie County Backs Sunday Booze Sales

Two small Georgia communities say yes to alcohol sales on Sunday.

From the Mouths of Babes: 5th Graders React to Election

Some of America’s future voters are seeing something many of their parents and grandparents thought they might never see in their lifetime. WJBF News Channel Six’s Paige Tucker caught up with some elementary schoolers to get their reaction to Obama’s historic victory.

UPDATED: CSRA Election Wrapup

We have results from some of the Two-State’s major political races from Tuesday’s elections.

McCain wins Georgia, Senate Race Heading for Runoff

Republican John McCain claimed Georgia’s 15 electoral votes, beating back Democrat Barack Obama’s drive to turn the GOP stronghold blue. The win in Georgia was bittersweet. McCain already has conceded defeat to Obama, who’s now White House bound. But GOP Senator Saxby Chambliss wasn’t strong enough to avoid a runoff election.  He finished with less than 50% of the vote.

Barack Obama Commends John McCain During Speech

Barack Obama addressed nearly 125,000 people at Chicago’s Grant Park about an hour after his projected victory. He told the crowd his victory proves that America is a place where all things are possible. He also commended John McCain.

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