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SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiling Executive Budget

Happening Now at the State House- The Governor unveils executive budget
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is releasing his proposed executive budget for the 2020 year. On Monday, Governor McMaster introduced his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 at the State House. McMaster says his budget addresses the $1.8 billion surplus, saying it’s important to reinvest that money in areas that directly benefit taxpayers. Governor McMaster says his budget…
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SC Interfaith Community stands together in light of hate crimes

SC African-American Community, Jewish Community, and Interfaith Community stood together in solidarity against violence
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the State House on Monday an Interfaith group took a stand against hate. Monday, members of the State’s Interfaith Community stood together in light of recent attacks on Jewish community centers and other religious groups across the country. During the event, religious leaders called on lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation in South Carolina. Categories: Local News…
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Lawmakers vote to send education reform bill to Senate floor

One amendment features an additional five days to start the school year
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that calls for changes in education across the state is on its way to the Senate Floor. The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously Thursday to give a favorable review of the bill to their colleagues, setting up a larger debate once the legislature returns to session.] The committee discussed the bill and added amendments to…
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Governor McMaster announces Vetoes, thanks Lawmakers

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Out of the State House, teamwork was the message this week as Governor Henry McMaster addressed his budget vetoes. On Wednesday, the governor announced 28 vetoes, totaling 41 million dollars in the state’s nine billion dollar budget. Most of those items were rejected because McMaster says the requesting lawmakers were not clear about where the money was going. The…
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Governor names first South Carolina State Child Advocate

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill during last year’s legislative session, according to the Governor’s office. In a release, the Governor’s office announced that Whittle has…
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“He Was Among the Best of Us”: People Reflect on Sen. Fritz Holling’s Legacy

The Senator's body lay in repose at the State House Monday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Hundreds visited the State House to pay their respects to Senator Fritz Hollings as his body lay in repose Monday. Several people from all walks of life said they fondly look back at Hollings’s legacy, including Bishop Fred James, a longtime leader in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. “For fifty-five years, it was my privilege and…

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Sponsor: SC ban on drivers holding cellphones likely dead

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The sponsor of a bill that would ban drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands says it likely won’t pass this year. Legislators in the House voted Wednesday to send the bill back to committee. Opponents questioned if drivers could be sent to jail for not paying a $200 fine and if language…
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SC House to consider Santee Cooper sale bill

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House appears to be ready to give quick consideration to a bill to hire experts to seek bids to buy state-owned utility Santee Cooper. A proposal filed Thursday would give experts if hired permission to seek one best and final offer and submit it to the General Assembly. A subcommittee and the full…