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Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL’s Carolina Panthers’ practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house floor, Sen. Dick Harpootlian says the bill sets a precedent that would lead to other sports teams coming to the…
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Mayors send letter to senate in support of Panthers bill

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The mayors of five of the state’s largest cities sent a letter to the senate Tuesday in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the NFL’S Carolina Panthers practice facility to South Carolina. The mayors of Columbia, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and Charleston signed the letter which calls on the general assembly to support…
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Governor names first South Carolina State Child Advocate

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill during last year’s legislative session, according to the Governor’s office. In a release, the Governor’s office announced that Whittle has…
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Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues 2020 campaign in the Midlands Monday

ABC Team, Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO/WCIV)- South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he will be returning to South Carolina for a two-day swing through Orangeburg and North Charleston. On Sunday, the hopeful for the Democratic presidential nomination will hold a town hall at North Charleston High School on 1087 East Montague Ave. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday. On Monday, Buttigieg will…
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Former VP and Democratic Candidate for President Joe Biden to visit SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden will be in South Carolina this weekend. It is Biden’s first visit to the Palmetto State since announcing his run. According to his campaign, Biden will be at the Hyatt Park Community Center in Columbia on Saturday. According to his campaign, he will address his vision for…
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Senators: An education reform bill will not be passed this session

The head of the Senate Education Subcommittee says he does not his bill to be rushed through the Senate
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Seeing 10,000 teachers AND THEIR SUPPORTERS stand loud and proud on the State House lawn left Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) with a strong request for his state’s lawmakers. “We’re all frustrated with the lack of response in the Senate. The Senate needs to act on the education reform bill. If we don’t pass that this year,…