SC LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Medical marijuana bill moves to House for discussion after passing Senate
Rep. Todd Rutherford is optimistic that the tightly written bill will pass to the governor’s desk.
Author: Alex Tejada
Lexington-Richland 5 superintendent details new policies for Irmo High School after walkout
“We know that if you meet a child’s needs, they’ll meet your expectations,” the superintendent said.
SC State students march on campus to remember Orangeburg Massacre
Things came to a flash point on February 8th when 3 African American males were shot and killed by South Carolina Highway Patrol officers. Twenty-eight others were injured.
SC Consumer Affairs: Tips on keeping scammers away during Tax time
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Tax season is upon us and SC Department of Consumer Affairs officials say scammers can also taking advantage of this time of year. “The most common way is somebody going to file their taxes and they find out their taxes have already been filed for them,” said Bailey Parker, South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs communications…
WEAR RED DAY: Raising awareness about heart health
In fact, one in three deaths each year among women is due to heart disease.
REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE: Local leaders team up to combat the issue of rising crime
“We need safe places for our young people to go, have fun and do something to keep them busy,” said Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County.
SC House Democrats call on Senate to pass hate crimes bill
House bill 3620 would create penalty enhancements for specific crimes committed against a victim based on their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
TAX SEASON: Experts explain how to protect yourself from common scams
In 2021, tax fraud was the number one way that South Carolina residents had their identity stolen according to the Department of Consumer Safety.
SC state senator brings medical marijuana bill to chamber floor after years of effort
Davis has been proposing medical marijuana since 2014 and has invested years of research into the issue. He has answered questions about concerns over the bill at the statehouse this week.
ONE-ON-ONE: Midlands superintendent discusses successes and challenges of school year so far
Teachers have helped out in empty classrooms to fill in and keep school in person, as has even the superintendent himself.
