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US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher prices. Slower growth. Farmers losing access to their biggest foreign market. Even President Donald Trump is warning that Americans might have to accept “a little pain” before they enjoy the fruits of his escalating trade fight with China. On the pain part, if not necessarily on the “little” part, most economists agree with the president: The…
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House Approves Bill on State Liquor License Limits

Ryan Chevalier,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The House has approved a bill to re-establish the state’s limit on how many liquor stores a person or business can own. In a 100-1 vote on Tuesday, the House agreed with a Senate proposal limiting licenses based on whether a country has a population of more than 250,000 people. The new law keeps the limit…
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SC Lawmakers Plan to return Next Month for Debate Budget

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina lawmakers are planning to return next month to debate a funding plan for state government. The Senate voted 32-13 on Wednesday to set April 9 as the date for a briefing on the chamber’s budget process. Floor debate would begin the following day. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman says his panel voted earlier…
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Medical marijuana measure advances through state Senate committee

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use of medical marijuana. It now goes to the full Senate, although its chances of passage before the end of this…
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SC Governor to Host ‘South Carolina Vietnam War’ Veterans Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
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Democratic SC Governor Hopeful Marguerite Willis Picks Running Mate

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina’s next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year’s election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that she had selected state Sen. John Scott as her pick for lieutenant governor. Scott has represented Columbia in the state Senate since 2009. He previously served nearly…
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House Subcommittee Considers Six Different School Safety Bills

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Lawmakers, education officials and law enforcement all have different ideas on how to make South Carolina schools safer. But they all agree steps like having a police officer in every school, someone monitoring surveillance cameras whenever students are in the building or metal detectors will all cost a lot. A House subcommittee considered six different school…