WIS, Gray Media to host exclusive debate in SC governor’s race

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS and Gray Media stations across South Carolina will air an exclusive debate in the upcoming governor’s race.

The live, one-hour debate will take place on Oct. 6 from 7-8 p.m. at the WIS studios in Columbia. WIS Anchor Judi Gatson will moderate, with questions coming from Gray Media political reports and anchors from across the Palmetto State.

Republican nominee Alan Wilson and Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson have both agreed to debate.

November will mark the first time South Carolinians will elect a new governor in nearly 10 years, with current Gov. Henry McMaster reaching the term limit following election wins in 2018 and 2022.

McMaster initially completed former Gov. Nikki Haley’s term after she was appointed the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 2017.

The debate will be broadcast and streamed live across Gray stations and digital platforms covering South Carolina, including:

• Columbia – WIS NBC 10 (and all digital platforms)
• Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson – WHNS FOX Carolina (and all digital platforms)
• Charleston – WCSC Live 5 (and all digital platforms)
• Myrtle Beach – WMBF NBC (and all digital platforms)
• Augusta-Aiken – WAGT NBC (all digital platforms)
• Charlotte – Digitally on the WBTV website and news app platforms
• Savannah – WTOC 11 (all digital platforms)

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