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Woman suing Governor McMaster over back to work directive speaks out

The state employee took issue with Governor McMaster's directive telling people working form home to return to the office
ABC Team,

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE)  — Wednesday we heard from the woman who has filed a lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster after he directed state employees who are working from home to return to the office. Annette Montgomery from our ABC Sister in myrtle Beach spoke exclusively to the woman who field the lawsuit with the help of the A.C.L.U. Categories:…

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Lexington police say drunk driving arrests are a concern

Officials say a majority of the D.U.I. arrests they've made have been during the day
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington Police Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington Police say one of their main priorities is making sure residents and those coming into the area are staying safe. The department saying they have been working on ‘improving traffic safety’, but when it comes to people driving under the influence, officials say the numbers are becoming a concern. According to Lexington…

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

ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

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Open carry without permit approved by SC House

Associated Press,

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…
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DHEC: Rabid raccoon found in Camden

Mike Olson,

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.