South Carolina Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget
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SC Lawmakers debate tuition freeze
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Local representatives weigh in on SC House budget
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Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents, Hur stands by report on president's memory
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Recently passed Constitutional Carry Bill divides lawmakers and citizens in South Carolina
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Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
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Tighter proposed South Carolina budget would include raises for teachers and state workers
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Senator Graham, Congressman Clyburn responds to Biden's State of the Union Address
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Senator Graham calls for passage of legislation to protect children online, calls out Big Tech
On Wednesday night, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a unanimous consent request to call for the Senate to pass legislation to combat the sexual exploitation of children online and hold Big Tech accountable.
Governor McMaster signs open carry bill into law
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has officially sign into law a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry it openly.
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