RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The future of the Penny Sales Tax was on the ballot and voters approved it. At last check, more than 61% voted in favor of the tax referendum. The $4.5 billion Penny Sales Tax will be used for transportation efforts in the Midlands including road improvement projects as well as the COMET.

Richland County’s transportation tax narrowly passed in 2012 and was set to expire by the end of 2026 if voters didn’t support extending it.

Richland County voters are deciding whether or not to keep a 1% Sales and Use tax that currently pays for new roads, sidewalks and the COMET bus system, among other transportation needs in the county. As of 8:22 p.m., those in favor of keeping the ...

Among the key contests were the penny tax referendum, the sheriff's race, two top state legislative contests, and several school board races. Here's a look at some of the key races in Richland County.

Richland County voters passed the new penny on Nov. 5. The penny tax will raise $4.5 billion for transportation projects and the COMET over the next 25 years.

All voters in Richland County are being asked whether or not to extend the county’s contentious penny tax program.