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House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition

Mar 4, 2021 10:51 AM EST

Associated Press,

House Democrats have approved sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition. This advances to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election law in at least a generation.

SC DEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week

Mar 4, 2021 9:14 AM EST

Kenneil Mitchell,

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported an increase in initial unemployment insurance claims for last week.

Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill

By Alan Fram

Mar 4, 2021 5:37 AM EST

Associated Press,

President Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks as they prepare to move the COVID bill to the Senate.

Move to ban transgender athletes in S.C high school sports passes first vote

The bill lwill still have to go to the Full House Judiciary Committee.

Mar 4, 2021 12:19 AM EST

Associated Press,

Columbia, SC (Associated Press) — The push to ban transgender athletes in South Carolina high school sports advanced at the state house Wednesday. Despite State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman asking lawmakers not to vote in favor of the bill, a House Judiciary Subcommittee voted 3-1 to approve the “Save Women’s Sports Act”. The measure, would define genders as male and…

Happy Birthday SC State University!

South carolina State University was established in Orangeburg 125 years ago Wednesday

Mar 4, 2021 12:07 AM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) –Happy birthday South Carolina State University! The state’s only public historically black university was founded in Orangeburg 125 years ago today. Today, S.C. State University boasts more than 30 thousand alumni including, U.S. House Majority Whip James Clyburn, and two NFL Hall of Famers. Categories: Local News, News, Orangeburg

RCSD looking for convenience store armed robbery suspect who used flare gun

Mar 3, 2021 10:30 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Surveillance video from February 22 at a Circle K on Broad River shows a man holding a flare gun during a robbery. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A convenience store was robbed last month by someone using a flare gun to demand money. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO shows armed robbery of Columbia area convenience store. *used a flare gun *bought a beer first…

Despite running unopposed, Alex English faces roll call vote in reelection to South Carolina’s board of trustees

Mar 3, 2021 6:09 PM EST

Associated Press,

The University of South Carolina’s first African American basketball star, a former NBA veteran running unopposed with the governor’s backing, would appear to be a slam dunk for election to a full term on the school’s Board of Trustees.

Local TikTok account with nearly 700k followers helps save homeless pets at Pawmetto Lifeline

Mar 3, 2021 6:08 PM EST

Lindsey Goodwin,

A local Tiktok account has gone viral for its mission to help save homeless pets.

New report shows significant drop in COVID-19 cases at nursing homes

Mar 3, 2021 6:05 PM EST

CNN,

A new report states the number of coronavirus cases in nursing homes have dropped significantly, according to the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

SC State Museum invites your kids to participate in a virtual spring break camp this April

Mar 3, 2021 5:52 PM EST

Mike Olson,

If you’re looking for some spring break plans for your kids, the South Carolina State Museum can help. They’re holding an at-home virtual spring break camp from April 5-9.

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House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition

SC DEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week

Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill

By Alan Fram

Move to ban transgender athletes in S.C high school sports passes first vote

The bill lwill still have to go to the Full House Judiciary Committee.

Happy Birthday SC State University!

South carolina State University was established in Orangeburg 125 years ago Wednesday

RCSD looking for convenience store armed robbery suspect who used flare gun

Despite running unopposed, Alex English faces roll call vote in reelection to South Carolina’s board of trustees

Local TikTok account with nearly 700k followers helps save homeless pets at Pawmetto Lifeline

New report shows significant drop in COVID-19 cases at nursing homes

SC State Museum invites your kids to participate in a virtual spring break camp this April

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