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Starbucks baristas to get sick leave benefits

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO) – For the first time ever, Starbucks baristas will get sick leave. The move is among a series of new benefits the coffee giant announced Wednesday (1/24). Under the sick leave plan, eligible employees will receive about one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. In addition, baristas will receive 500 dollars in stock grants. There are…
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Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of National School Choice Week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. Opponents of school choice such as the National Education Association say, among other things, school choice…
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Cromer’s Peanuts moving locations

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The “Guaranteed Worst in Town” is on the move. Cromer’s Peanuts announced Tuesday (1/23) the store is moving from its current location on Huger Street to North Main Street. Cromer’s first opened their doors in Columbia more than 80 years ago. The new Cromer’s will open for business next month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
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Christmas day glitch could cost Lottery Commission $35 million

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Christmas day glitch could end up costing the South carolina Lottery more than $35 million. At a meeting Tuesday (1/23) morning the Lottery Commission announced the amount it may owe had nearly doubled since their first assessment. For two hours on Christmas day the “Holiday Cash Add-a-play” game accidentally printed nothing but winning tickets worth…