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City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan

City officials say the current rezoning map is more than 40 years old and needs to be streamlined
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

National News, Politics

Senate Minority leader, Schumer forces procedural vote on bill to protect pre-existing conditions

This is a rare move on Senate floor, typically done by the Majority leader
CNN,

(CNN)– Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, in an extremely rare move Tuesday, took control of the Senate floor and is forcing a procedural vote on a bill, a step that is typically done only by the Senate majority leader. The top Democrat’s action now sets up a vote later this week related to a bill that would protect people with…

Democrats Pleading With Voters To Not Get Complacent With Biden Leading Polls
Local News, National News, News, Politics

UofSC Political Science Dept. Chair previews what lies ahead for Tuesday’s debate

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With five weeks to go until Election Day, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are set to go head-to-head in their first debate Tuesday in Cleveland. University of South Carolina Political Science Chair Kirk Randazzo says the first presidential debate is usually a time for people to get to know more about who…

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Lexington, Local News, Politics

Mayor of Irmo says ‘this virus is no joke’ after testing positive for COVID-19

Mayor of Irmo says he and his wife will remain in quarantine for the next week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Town of Irmo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The Mayor of the town of Irmo announces that he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Friday night, Mayor Barry Walker told ABC Columbia News that while he has been vigilant about wearing a mask when he’s out in public and has even encouraged others to do the same, he recently…

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National News, News, Politics

“Most violent” night of protest seen in Portland after Breonna Taylor grand jury announcement

Associated Press,

Protesters demanding the end of police violence against Black people take cover from smoke during a demonstration in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Protesters in Portland hurled Molotov cocktails at officers in Oregon’s largest city during a demonstration over a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict officers in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, police said Thursday….

National News, News, Politics

Justice Department to take Google to court

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with the matter tells The Associated Press. The department also is examining Google’s online advertising practices, said the person, who could…

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Local News, News, Politics, State

South Carolina lieutenant governor returns after COVID-19

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has returned to public life after being diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, at the Statehouse in Columbia (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) Evette came to the South Carolina House chambers on Tuesday, meeting with members, giving hugs telling the story of how she recovered from the virus…