Democrats repsond to Governor’s State of the State
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School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House on Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thousands of students, parents, and teachers turned out Wednesday in support of school choice at the SC State House. The event is part of National School Choice week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. SC Education Superintendent Molly Spearman and Governor Henry McMaster attended the event. Opponents of school choice, such as…
FCC to Meet with SC Department of Corrections on Cell Phone Contraband
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Federal Communications Commission is following through on its promise to work with corrections and public safety officials to combat contraband cellphones in the nation’s prisons. South Carolina Corrections Director Bryan Stirling told The Associated Press on Thursday that a Feb. 7 meeting has been scheduled at FCC headquarters in Washington. The agency is making good…
Gearing Up For Devine Sidewalk Sale, Fashion Trends
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How to Save For College, 529 Plan Important Facts
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Free tax preparation services offered in Columbia to qualifying households
Tax preparers will give their time and knowledge on Saturday, February 3, to help households with incomes of less than $54,000.
DHEC encourages South Carolinians to get flu shot
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.
SC Motel Death Investigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A North Carolina man has been detained in the shooting death of a woman whose body was found in a South Carolina motel earlier this week. Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Joey Crosby told local media outlets investigators had identified a person of interest and police in North Carolina detained the man. He was taken to…
Starbucks baristas to get sick leave benefits
(WOLO) – For the first time ever, Starbucks baristas will get sick leave. The move is among a series of new benefits the coffee giant announced Wednesday (1/24). Under the sick leave plan, eligible employees will receive about one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. In addition, baristas will receive 500 dollars in stock grants. There are…
Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of National School Choice Week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. Opponents of school choice such as the National Education Association say, among other things, school choice…
