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House may send impeachment article soon but it may be weeks before trial

Jan 21, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats are pushing for a quick impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the deadly riots at the Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the trial of the former president is necessary before the country can move on. She could send the article charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection” to the Senate as soon as Friday, setting…

Abortion bill with no rape exception nears debate on SC senate floor

Jan 21, 2021 10:40 PM EST

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill to ban nearly all abortions in South Carolina without exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest is heading to a debate on the Senate floor. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-8 Thursday to send the bill to the full Senate. It would ban abortions when a heartbeat can be detected – or…

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Former Sumter Co. Coroner dies from COVID-19

Sumter County community asks for thoughts and prayers after longtime employee dies from COVID

Jan 21, 2021 10:23 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter County Coroner’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County community is mourning one of their own tonight. ABC Columbia news has learned that former Sumter County Deputy Coroner, Boykin, better known to many as Ken Bell, died as a result of complications related to COVID-19. The Sumter County Coroner, Robbie Baker and his team posted this message…

Richland One opening registration for Pre-K programs

Jan 21, 2021 6:22 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Parents of little ones in the Midlands, there are some important dates coming up. Richland School District One is registering students for its Pre-K program. Parents of three and four-year-olds in the district are asked to register for the next school year as soon as possible.

Benedict College president appointed to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Jan 21, 2021 6:21 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Thursday, Congressman Jim Clyburn announced that Benedict College President Doctor Roslyn Clark Artis has been appointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity.

Orangeburg deputies searching for three individuals accused of burglary

Jan 21, 2021 6:15 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for three individuals accused of breaking into a home and taking several items.

U.K. based cruise line will require that all passengers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Jan 21, 2021 5:47 PM EST

Mike Olson,

A U.K. based cruise line is requiring passengers to get a coronavirus vaccine in order to board their ships. Saga Cruises announced passengers must be fully vaccinated, receiving both doses of the vaccine 14 days before their departure.

President Biden calls for extension of national ban on evictions

Jan 21, 2021 5:44 PM EST

Mike Olson,

During his first day in office, President Biden called on several federal departments and agencies, asking them to take the steps needed to extend the current pause on foreclosures and evictions.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office releases identities of victims from 1976 cold case

Jan 21, 2021 5:41 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says two victims from a nearly 45-year-old shooting investigation have been identified. In 1976, 25-year-old Pamela Buckley from Colorado and 30-year-old James Freud of Pennsylvania were found shot on the side of I-95.

Amazon sends letter to President Biden asking for their employees to be prioritized in vaccination efforts

Jan 21, 2021 5:32 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Amazon wasted no time reaching out to the new Biden administration to get the coronavirus vaccine for its essential workers. In a letter to the president, Amazon says it stands ready to help getting 100 million Americans vaccinated in the first 100 days of his presidency, but Amazon wants its 800,000 employees bumped up on the priority list to get their vaccines.

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House may send impeachment article soon but it may be weeks before trial

Abortion bill with no rape exception nears debate on SC senate floor

Former Sumter Co. Coroner dies from COVID-19

Sumter County community asks for thoughts and prayers after longtime employee dies from COVID

Richland One opening registration for Pre-K programs

Benedict College president appointed to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Orangeburg deputies searching for three individuals accused of burglary

U.K. based cruise line will require that all passengers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

President Biden calls for extension of national ban on evictions

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office releases identities of victims from 1976 cold case

Amazon sends letter to President Biden asking for their employees to be prioritized in vaccination efforts

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