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South Carolina veterans get executive level representation with ceremonial bill

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….

More school districts close ahead of AllOut Rally

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Another school district has announced that they will be canceling classes after too many teachers and staff requested off for the #AllOut Rally at the State House. Richland District One said that they’re turning the school day into a work day for safety reasons. Less than 24 hours before the announcement was made the school board held a…

Grandma pushing stroller across highway will also face charges in hit-and-run death

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities say they have charged both the hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 4-year-old girl and the grandmother who was pushing the girl across a highway in a stroller. Investigators say Emily Hall was killed Friday night as she was being pushed across state Highway 51 in Florence. The Associated Press reports that…

State Treasurer pushes financial literacy for area elementary students

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —While State Lawmakers continue to debate the budget, the State’s Treasurer wants to make sure South Carolina students are financially literate. Tuesday afternoon State Treasurer Curtis Loftis spoke to sixth graders at Summit Parkway Middle school in Northeast Richland County. Loftis recognized students taking part in a program called The Vault which teaches students about personal finances….