Leveraging Literacy
The Salvation Army has been a part of the community for years. Now they’re getting ready to open their doors for a new program that will encourage children to open a book.
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Bill Would Require SC Shops to Open Restrooms
A bill requiring every shop in South Carolina to open their restrooms to the public is up for debate by a House panel.
Bill Would Create SC Day of Prayer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina senators will consider creating a State Day of Prayer to coincide with the national one.
A bill designating the first Thursday in May is up for debate this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Police Chief Defends Decision to Fire Officers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott fired one top investigation official and accepted the retirement of another, after it was revealed it took officers 10 days to find the body of missing, high-profile lobbyist and CEO, Tom Sponseller, who reportedly killed himself in the parking garage of his office building and left a suicide note in his desk.
Tornado Drills, Tried and True Method
Midlands schools join others statewide for Severe Weather Awareness Week to be reminded of and prepare for severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods, which are significant hazards in South Carolina.
SC House GOP to propose tax reform package
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — House Republicans are introducing a package of bills that would eliminate most sales tax exemptions, streamline individual income taxes, and cut business taxes in South Carolina.
Many SC agencies don’t file racial profiling data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Less than half of South Carolina’s nearly 300 police agencies are fully complying with a law requiring them to report the race of drivers during traffic stops.
Severe weather awareness week begins in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits.
One tornado confirmed in Richland County
(Picture Courtesy: National Weather Service – Columbia) The storms responsible for causing widespread damage and the deaths of more than 30 people in the Tennessee and Ohio River valleys moved through South Carolina early Saturday morning, firing off severe thunderstorms throughout the Midlands and a tornado in Richland County.
Rock Hill Collection Company Adding 100 Jobs
A Rock Hill collection company says it will add about 100 employees in the coming year.
