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U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott praise Governor for end of unemployment assistance

Both Senators say they believe the program was discouraging people from returning to work
ABC Columbia Staff, Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott of South Carolina are praising the governor for ending federal unemployment assistance participation. Senator Graham says he agrees with the Governor that the federal unemployment benefits have discouraged people to return to work, and says it ‘s now time for that program to come to an end. Graham went…

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South Carolinians react to Governor McMaster’s call for DEW to end P.U.A

Some say they see a light at the end of the unemployment tunnel, others not so much
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Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster says it’s time to get people back to work. Effective June 30th the South Carolina’s Governor has ordered the Department of Unemployment (DEW) to stop all federal pandemic unemployment programs. There are now some very different reactions to the order. One business owner says she now sees the end to the employee…

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Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham to hold campaign kick off event in Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The winner of that race will go on to face South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in November….
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Proposed bill would give parents ‘no resuscitate’ rights for terminally ill children

The measure was approved by panel of SC Senators, now heads to Senate floor for consideration
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (AP) — A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve ‘do not resuscitate’ orders for children under the age of 18. That could change if this proposal becomes law. Thursday, the Senate Medical Affairs committee…

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Joe Cunningham officially kicks off campaign for Governor

Cunningham made a public appearance during a campaign event in the low country
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Charleston, SC (WCIV) — Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham, officially kicked off his campaign this evening in the low country. Rachel Ellis with our ABC sister station in Charleston was at the campaign event and has more. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

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Court decisions could force major SC lottery winners to reveal their identity

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina has long been one of a handful of states where lottery winners can remain anonymous unless they choose to come forward, but that practice is receiving increased scrutiny thanks to a decision from the state’s highest court. The Supreme Court earlier this month sided with a man who sought winners’ names and contact information…

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SC lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A committee in the South Carolina House has again rejected a proposal that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls’ sports teams in middle and high school. The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-11 against the bill on Tuesday. The same committee tabled a similar proposal March 16, leading supporters to change some introductory language…

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South Carolina grows by double digits again, tops 5M people

A breakdown of the demographics from the Census will be released at a later date
Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s population has grown by double-digit percentage points for the fifth decade in a row, but that wasn’t enough for the state to add another U.S. House seat. The U.S. Census Bureau says South Carolina had 5,118,425 people as of April 1. The state grew by 10.7% from 2010, adding nearly 500,000 people. South Carolina…

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Strange liquor laws create conflict for local sellers as wine giant looks to build in SC

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But it isn’t the taxpayer money and other typical incentives being offered to E & J Gallo Winery uncorking a struggle over the plan before South Carolina…