Librarians defend book collections during ‘uptick’ in book challenges
While the debate over book challenges may be complex, librarians believe their role in the matter is a lot simpler than it seems.
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Author: Emma Dooling
West Columbia neighborhood groups foster community, help prevent crime
Watch groups and homeowners associations are good for more than just fees and gossip. Find out more about all they do for their community.
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McMaster calls for inquiry into school library books with ‘obscene or pornographic depictions’
Gov. Henry McMaster wants a review of books on South Carolina school shelves after learning about a parent petition to remove a provocative book from the Fort Mill School District.
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‘With a scalpel and not a hammer’: Police, community relationships improved with crime mapping
The technology is used in most police departments today, but what does it actually do for communities with high crime rates?
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South Carolinians feel aftershocks of eviction moratorium
Two weeks ago, Homeless No More began receiving more than triple its usual volume of calls due to an increased number of evictions in Columbia. President and CEO Lila Anna Sauls is hoping the wave will have run its course by the end of the year.
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Magical, whimsical, over-the-top: Drag brunch coming to SC Pride
It’s like spring break, but gay.
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SC religious organizations prepare for Afghan refugee resettlement in state
Mission Charleston and other organizations will provide spiritual and community support to refugees resettling in Charleston and Columbia.
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Murky waters: Controversy, confusion swirl around Lake Murray Dam Swim
Eleven-year-old Drew Smith died in 1997 in a horrific boating accident. Now his parents have withdrawn Drew’s name from a swim event held annually in his memory.
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United Nations officials meet for USC’s Information Saves Lives forum
An international forum at the University of South Carolina focused on freedom of the press.
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Local businesses optimistic about potential UofSC Family Weekend surge
The University of South Carolina’s annual Family Weekend is back to in-person events this year, and local business are preparing for an increase in business Friday and Saturday.
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State Law Enforcement has cancelled an Amber Alert for an infant child in Hilton Head. Authorities in Beaufort County explained that Jairus Housey abducted his ten month old daughter at gunpoint last night. Housey is the non-custodial father to the victim and is now in custody.
Thursday’s vote in the South Carolina Senate passed the early voting bill that would allow South Carolina voters to vote in-person up to two weeks before the election for any reason. The bill unanimously passed in the house too.