Archives: August 2020

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SAFE TO WORK Act would provide liability relief to SC businesses

Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act. This would give liability protection to businesses that are following national and state COVID-19 guidelines. In South Carolina, there is no liability protection for businesses or schools during this pandemic. “In the absence of those, businesses are left…
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West Columbia cancels annual Kinetic Derby Day

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–An annual event in West Columbia has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. City officials say West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.  According to officials,  West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day planning committee will continue to actively work with schools, artists, and businesses to engage broad community participation for next year’s…

Tax Free Weekend
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Tax Free weekend starts Friday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– if you need to do any back to school shopping, this may be the weekend to buy those supplies. The state’s annual Tax Free holiday runs  August 7-9, 2020. During this weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. You can purchase everything from pencils and pens to backpacks some clothing, even…