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SC Lawmakers consider special session

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are considering coming back in special session to deal with the future of state-owned utility Santee Cooper and budget vetoes by the governor. The House unanimously approved Thursday a resolution allowing lawmakers to return to Columbia for three days starting May 20. The proposal narrows down what issues can be discussed when they…
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Richland Co Investigator ‘Live PD’S’ Kevin Lawrence ABC Columbia Guest Forecaster

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– He’s a Richland County Sheriff’s Department Investigator and one of A&E’s Live PD favorites and now Investigator Kevin Lawrence lives out his dream, becoming a ‘Forecaster for the Day’ on ABC Columbia. Richland County Investigator Kevin Lawrence says he has always had a fascination with the weather and would like to be a meteorologist. The Good Morning…
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Ride-Share drivers demand better pay, job security, regulated fares

CNN,

(CNN) —Rideshare drivers around the world are protesting for better wages. Wednesday protesters hit the streets just two days ahead of Uber’s public offering filing which could generate tens of millions once shares open on the New York stock exchange Friday. According to the Economic Policy Institute,  the average Uber driver earns just above nine dollars an hour. Drivers also…
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McDonald’s announces international menu expansion

CNN,

(CNN) — Last week they limited their late night menu and Wednesday they announced an international expansion and some customers are “lovin it”! McDonalds announced four new items coming to U.S. locations later this year. The new items include Cheesy Bacon Fries, a Tomato Mozzarella Chicken sandwich, a Grand Mc-Extreme Bacon Burger and a Stroopwaffle McFlurry. The new products are…