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Consumer News: Chipotle increasing its hourly pay, the EU could soon welcome back American travelers and more!
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Gov. McMaster stands by decision to no longer accept federal aid for those who lost jobs in the pandemic
Governor Henry McMaster is standing by his decision to not accept any more federal unemployment aid for those who lost their jobs during the pandemic. The governor says he believes the program removes the incentive for people to go back to work.
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance through June 5
In a statement released Tuesday, officials with the City of Columbia announced that they are extending the city’s mask ordinance.
Convenience store pizza supplier opening distribution center in Clarendon County
A company that makes convenience store pizzas is opening a distribution center in Clarendon County. The Governor’s Office says the $1 million investment by F.Hunt Enterprise will create 15 new jobs.
Nightime detours coming to I-20 West between mile markers 61 and 54 this week
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the Westbound Local Lane of I-20 between mile markers 61 and 54 will be closed at night from May 11-14.
City of Columbia pools to open May 29
Get those bathing suits out of storage! The City of Columbia announced that pools will open Saturday, May 29.
Richland County Coroner identifies teens who died during shooting on Ulmer Road
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has released the identity of two teens who were killed during a shooting that took place Monday night on Ulmer Road.
In pipeline outage, South Carolina enacts price gouging law
South Carolina’s top prosecutor has enacted a measure criminalizing price gouging following the shutdown of a pipeline that carries fuel to much of the state.
US restores transgender health protections denied by Trump
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
SCSO: Former detention center officer facing solicitation of prostitution, misconduct in office charges
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a former detention center officer was arrested Tuesday and charged with solicitation of prostitution and misconduct in office.
