SC legislators say keeping South Carolinians safe is top priority for 2021 legislative session
Class is back in session at the State House, as today legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 legislative session.
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Demonstrators take to the State House to protest mask mandates, while another group calls for statue removal
There were protesters at the State House Tuesday afternoon as demonstrators were seen holding up a sign that reads, “COVID IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT OUR FREEDOMS HAVE.”
CPD coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential events leading to Inauguration Day
Columbia Police say they are working with state and federal law enforcement to monitor events leading up to and including Inauguration Day.
SC Bureau of Protective Services enhancing security at the State House
The South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services says they are working with law enforcement to maintain enhanced security at the State House.
AP: South Carolina Senate elects Hutto as new minority leader
The new leader of South Carolina Senate Democrats says he wants his colleagues to concentrate on better jobs, health care and education instead of getting caught up in partisan fights.
House republicans plan to introduce legislation addressing election irregularities
On Tuesday, House republican lawmakers say they will announce upcoming efforts to introduce new legislation, addressing irregularities in federal elections. The press conference will be at the State House lobby at 2 p.m.
State Christmas tree arrives at the State House Monday morning
Things are getting festive at the State House as the official state Christmas tree arrived Monday morning.
Peaceful protests at State House, protesters line sidewalk on Gervais Street
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A third day of protests in memory of George Floyd got underway Monday afternoon at the South Carolina State House. Many holding posters and signs saying “I can’t breathe”. Some protestors can be seen sitting on the lawn of the State House grounds, others standing holding up signs. Once again, there is a police…
SC House set to consider state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House is getting ready to consider the state’s $10 billion budget. House members will come back for a rare Monday session to take up routine matters before starting the main part of the debate Tuesday. The spending plan includes $213 million to give a $3,000 a year raise for every teacher. It also…
SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill
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…
