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Lawmaker’s comments on SC hate crime bill called “overtly racist, offensive”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State leaders have started responding to a lawmakers’s comments about why he voted against the hate crime bill moving its way through the South Carolina legislature. The bill known as the Clementa Pinckney Bill passed its first reading in the House with a vote of 79-29 Wednesday afternoon but within hours controversy has spread across the…

Open carry without permit approved by SC House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House has approved a so-called constitutional carry bill that would let state residents carry guns openly without a permit. Lawmakers voted 69-47 in favor of the bill Wednesday. Several weeks ago, lawmakers approved a bill that would let anyone with a concealed weapons permit carry openly. The “constitutional” carry bill goes further: It…

DHEC: Rabid raccoon found in Camden

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a raccoon found in Camden tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. Officials say the raccoon was near the 1400 block of Fair Street near Rectory Square Park and the 1000 block of Fair Street near City Hall Park.

USC’s biggest donor blasts UofSC in letter sent to board, administration

According to the Post and Courier, USC's biggest donor, Darla Moore took issue with the University's failure to acknowledge the passing of her mother

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — According to the Post and Courier, the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore says she is “embarrassed and Humiliated to be associated” with the University after they failed to acknowledge the passing of her mother April 1, 2021. The Post and Courier Newspaper shared a portion of the letter they say was penned by Darla…