S.C. Code Ann. § 6-11-352
The referendum question must read substantially as follows:
Shall the governing body for the (special purpose district)
be elected by popular vote of the qualified electors
residing in the (special purpose district) for four-year
terms in non-partisan elections during the November general
election held in even-numbered years?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot
with a check or cross mark in the square after the word
"Yes", and those voting against the question shall deposit a
ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the
word "No".