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Trump endorses Tim Scott in 2022 Senate reelection bid

OLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s 2022 reelection bid. The statement Tuesday continued to make clear Trump’s intention to remain a dominant force in Republican Party politics. Trump issued a statement through his Save America PAC, saying Scott had his “Complete and Total Endorsement” and complimenting Scott’s work on behalf of the…

Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have a concealed-weapons permit by a 16-8 vote Tuesday. South Carolina is one of only five states without open carry, joining…

West Columbia votes to extend mask ordinance

The mask mandate will remain in effect through May 1, 2010

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC  (WOLO) — The city of West Columbia held a special council meeting Tuesday night and have voted in favor of extending their emergency ordinance for people to continue to wear facial coverings in within the city limits. The mask ordinance will remain in effect for 61 days, ending May 1, 2021. According to the…