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South Carolina inmate picks firing squad over electric chair

A South Carolina prisoner scheduled for execution later this month has chosen to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair. His attorneys have asked the state Supreme Court to halt the execution while another court considers whether the state's capital punishment methods are constitutional.

DJJ announces plans to reform Columbia prison

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) says it will reform its main prison in Columbia through a Federal agreement. The settlement announced Thursday follows a report by the U.S. Justice Department that found state officials were…

Teacher pay at the center of heated state senate debate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Pay for South Carolina's teachers is at the center of a heated budget debate in the state senate. According to the The Post and Courier reports lawmakers in the Senate Finance Committee unanimously adopted a $12.6…

Juvenile justice agency agrees to reform main prison

Federal investigators say the agency has failed to protect youths from fights and forced them to spend days or weeks in isolation for small offenses. The Justice Department says agency employees have also harmed children by using excessive force such as choking, punching and kicking.

CDC extends mask mandate for planes, trains until May 3

(ABC News) --- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decided to extend the federal mask mandate for planes and trains until May 3, the agency announced on Wednesday. The current mandate was set to expire this coming Monday,…

Costco set to end 'Senior Hours' this month

(CNN) ---  If you have been enjoying the ability to shop at Costco before their normally scheduled hours due to the pandemic, get your last purchases to the register while you can. The wholesale warehouse says they will no longer…

Edventure offers 'Sensory Night' Easter celebration

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Edventure Children's Museum wants all children to be able to enjoy their Easter holiday by celebrating with music, fun and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The museum is offering a unique experience for all children…

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