Scarlett Wilson won the race for 9th Circuit Solicitor against Blair Jennings Tuesday evening.Scarlett Wilson's blowout win in Tuesday's Republican primary means the region is on the verge of having its first elected female prosecutor.

Wilson argues that she's tried almost twice the number of murder cases in the past six years. "That's time in the trenches," she says. "I've got battle scars. That's important for the community and it's important for my staff."

Wilson argues that she's tried almost twice the number of murder cases in the past six years. "That's time in the trenches," she says. "I've got battle scars. That's important for the community and it's important for my staff."

STOPPING THE REVOLVING DOOR: Wilson in December was able to get an order from state Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal that allowed prosecutors to seek bond modifications or revocations in Charleston County's Centralized Preliminary Hearing Court.

Wilson countered that all the circuit's prosecutors are involved in going after violent criminals and said that, although she also advocates prosecuting illegal immigrants who commit crimes, implying the Solicitor's Office is a cure for illegal immigration gives a false hope.

...Sheriff Al Cannon, himself an attorney, emphasized the splendid qualifications of both candidates and pointed out that his more extensive experience with Wilson had influenced his decision to endorse her. ...former Ninth Circuit Solicitor and Attorney General Charlie Condon. “I think that Governor Sanford chose wisely in choosing Scarlett [to succeed Solicitor Hoisington],” ...“Under her, morale [in the office] has been high,” Condon said. While stressing the importance of good trial skills and proficiency in the use of modern technological aids, Condon underscored the necessity for vision and dedication to justice on the part of the solicitor. Calling her character “sterling” and her integrity “beyond reproach,” Condon added that “ she brings the complete package to the job.”