Columbia residents supporting Palestine and Israel demonstrate downtown
While Columbia’s protests were peaceful, some Jewish people see no peaceful end to the Israeli conflict.
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Gov. McMaster signs bill that creates statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
“South Carolina has many challenges as we face a dementia crisis that plagues our state from a lack of geriatricians and neurologists to scarce resources for patients and families.”
Gov. McMaster signs bill that helps early childhood education
First Steps is a program first created by the General Assembly in 1999 that expands access to early childhood education and prepares children for kindergarten.
Gov. McMaster urges SC lawmakers to pass bond reform this month
The governor said that if lawmakers pass a budget but fail to act on bond reform, he is considering keeping them at the statehouse until they send a bill to his desk.
SECOND READING: SC House advances 6-week abortion ban bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The debate over abortion access in South Carolina dragged on into another day at the statehouse. Tuesday, lawmakers stayed all day and only left in the early hours of Wednesday morning after technical issues. Wednesday afternoon, the special session continued with house democrats continuing to present their hundreds of amendments to Senate bill S.474. The bill…
Protestors rally against 6 week abortion ban
Monday evening several people gathered at the South Carolina state house to protest against the passing of the six week abortion ban.
CORRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: SC agency working to improve prison system
The department also offers different bonuses for its employees. Director Bryan Stirling says the agency must also retain workers as well as recruit them.
CAMDEN BURIAL PROJECT: SC archaeologists work to give proper resting place to 14 Revolutionary War soldiers
Saturday, a funeral service will take place honoring the fallen soldiers.
Pro-life groups urge SC lawmakers to pass stricter abortion bans
“I would love to see pro-life legislation from the moment of conception but I feel like the Fetal Heartbeat Protection Act is a good law that puts us in line with our neighboring states,” Laye said.
SC House lawmakers advance almost $14 billion budget to the Senate
While Republicans and Democrats in the House may disagree on many things, lawmakers from both parties did agree on a $2,500 pay raise for state employees.
