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Alzheimer’s Association pushes for federal research center in SC, lawmakers introduce bill to update Alzheimer’s plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In honor of State House Advocacy Day, members of the Alzheimer’s Association announced future plans and gave updates on ongoing research. Also in attendance was 52-year-old Laurie Waters who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2017. “My youngest grandson, last year, I couldn’t remember which one he was. That almost killed me,” says Waters. Director…

S.C. House passes ‘near total’ abortion ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For the second time since the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections, the South Carolina House has passed a near-total abortion ban — and shows no sign of budging. The lower chamber’s Republican supermajority on Wednesday continued its efforts to make South Carolina the 13th state with a ban from conception. By a 83-31 vote…

Legislators test drive electric vehicles at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina Senators Scott Talley and Marlon Kimpson, as well as Representatives Bobby Cox and Deon Tedder hosted an “Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event” at the State House. Other legislators and staff were encouraged to come by and take one of three electric vehicles for a test drive. Tedder says it’s not every day that…