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DJJ announces plans to reform Columbia prison

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) says it will reform its main prison in Columbia through a Federal agreement. The settlement announced Thursday follows a report by the U.S. Justice Department that found state officials were violating the rights of incarcerated youth. State officials say they will now ensure facilities are properly staffed, offer rehabilitative programming,…

Teacher pay at the center of heated state senate debate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Pay for South Carolina’s teachers is at the center of a heated budget debate in the state senate. According to the The Post and Courier reports lawmakers in the Senate Finance Committee unanimously adopted a $12.6 billion dollar spending plan Wednesday. However, the Senate version does not include the $1,500 one time bonus for State employees…