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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Jayven Williams is a Mr. Football finalist, and polls open at 7 a.m.

Plus, Charleston County's record early vote and what to know before you head to the polls today.

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High School FootballTop story

Summerville's Jayven Williams is a finalist for South Carolina Mr. Football

Five seniors are finalists for Mr. Football

FinalistSchoolPosition
Jayven WilliamsSummervilleRunning back
Kendaris BaileyGaffneyOutside linebacker, tailback
Xavier MeansNorthwesternQuarterback
Tre SegarraByrnesRunning back
Jaden WuerthDutch ForkDefensive lineman

Sources: Post and Courier, live5news.com

If you root for the , here's a good one. Williams, a senior running back, is one of five finalists for the award that goes to the state's top high school player. The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association named the finalists Oct. 30.

Williams is the first player in Summerville history to rush for more than 5,000 career yards, breaking a record held by former NFL running back De'Angelo Henderson. He helped the Green Wave reach back-to-back state championship games and is headed to James Madison. Coach Ian Rafferty said, "He is the type of player every coach hopes to have." Live 5 notes that no Lowcountry player has won since Ft. Dorchester's Dakereon Joyner in 2017.

  • Winner announced: halftime of the , Dec. 12
  • Where: Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium, Myrtle Beach
  • Kickoff: 12:30 p.m.
  • Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate

Williams is chasing a first for Summerville

5,000+
career rushing yards, a Summerville record
36
years of Mr. Football with no Summerville winner
5
finalists for the 2026 award

Sources: Post and Courier, live5news.com

Election Day

Charleston County set an early voting record, and polls open at 7 a.m. today

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Charleston County counted more than 89,000 early votes, which officials said is a record. Statewide, more than 1 million ballots were cast early, and Charleston County had the second-highest total.

Charleston County's early vote topped the 2022 midterm

Source: Live 5 News

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2022 midterm, nearly67,000
2026, more than89,000
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
  • Bring: a valid ID
  • Find your polling place: , since some have changed
  • Free rides: CARTA and TriCounty Link serve polling places

Officials said early votes alone could make up about 60% of all ballots cast, and midterm turnout in Charleston County usually hovers around 50% to 55%. On Friday alone, more than 10,000 people voted, and 45% of them were under 44. Election director Isaac Cramer said, "Every county is seeing this growth with early voting."

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

Polling places across South Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Early ballots
More than 1 million statewide

Source: WCBD News 2

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Volleyball

Summerville's Emilia Markovic made the Class 5A All-State volleyball team, announced Monday by the S.C. Coaches Association for Women's Sports. Cane Bay's Jordan Flores made the team too and shared Region 6 Player of the Year with Wando's Bella Spraul. Seventeen Lowcountry players earned all-state picks, and The State lists every classification. Live 5 NewsThe State

Three Summerville-area players earned volleyball honors

PlayerSchoolHonor
Emilia MarkovicSummerville5A All-State
Jordan FloresCane BayRegion 6 Player of the Year
Bella SpraulWandoRegion 6 Player of the Year

Source: Live 5 News

Tennis

Summerville's season ended with a 5-1 loss to Gray Collegiate Academy after a 6-0 win over James Island in the second round. Sisters Grace and Abigail Hough qualified for the state individuals' tournament on Nov. 9-10. Post and Courier

Real estate

286 and 290 Thorpe St. in Summerville sold for $12.5 million, Marcus & Millichap announced. The buyer is from out of state and plans to lease up additional acreage with direct access onto Highway 78. Charleston Business Magazine

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Dorchester County Council was set to meet at 6 p.m. Monday to adopt a proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month. It would also highlight the . WCIV

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The Terrace Theater just dropped its December movie lineup, and it's a fun mix: Buddy the elf in "Elf" on Dec. 5 and 12, "White Christmas" Dec. 6 and 7, and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" on Dec. 14. The theater also slipped in "In Bruges" and "Eyes Wide Shut." Hallmark, consider yourself warned.

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Jayven Williams is a Mr. Football finalist, and polls open at 7 a.m.

Plus, Charleston County's record early vote and what to know before you head to the polls today.

The TLDR

  1. Summerville's Jayven Williams is a Mr. Football finalist
  2. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. after record early voting
  3. Summerville and Cane Bay players make all-state volleyball
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