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Columbia to consider suspending council meetings over coronavirus

As Covid-19 continues to spread, Columbia City Council members plan to propose plans that suspend meetings
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With growing concerns over the Coronavirus, and with health officials urging people to limit intimate contact to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, City leaders are considering suspending the normal operating procedures of their City Council meetings. Tuesday March 10th, at 2pm during their work session, Council members will discuss the move that would keep…

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DHEC, CDC investigate 2 presumptive positive cases of Coronavirus in SC

The CDC and DHEC are investigating two separate 'presumptive postive' cases of Covid -19 here in South Carolina.
ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster released information Friday night saying the state is monitoring two possible cases of the2019 Novel Coronavirus  here in South Carolina. The Governor released a statement asking member of the public not to panic saying, “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing for this eventuality and there is no reason for public alarm….
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Teachers planning second state house rally

Associated Press,

(ABC Columbia) Teacher rally at the State House in May 2019 Columbia, S.C. (AP)– The South Carolina teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the Statehouse is planning another school day rally later this month. SC for Ed announced its plans for a March 24 rally on social media Friday. The announcement came a day after the…

Education
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SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state’s Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year old kindergarten across the state, provide need based scholarships to technical colleges, and establishes a teachers’ bill of rights. Supporters say this is a big…

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Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor’s desk

With a 41-4 vote, the bill will receive its second reading
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto its second reading, meaning it could go to the House as soon as Thursday. This comes after eight weeks of debate among the Senate. Senator Greg…

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Biden’s win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday

A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina's primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn’t seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina’s primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum. “I think it’s relatively safe to say that a week has made…