SC introduces bill to reclassify homeless youth
South Carolina lawmakers are looking to redefine youth homelessness. The change could help improve children’s situations.
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Author: Hanna Schatteman
SC seeks to join nearly a dozen states with sexual extortion bill
South Carolina lawmakers are pushing a bill to punish sexual extortion. The state would join nearly a dozen other states with sexual extortion laws, if it passes.
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Azalea Coffee Bar – a coffee shop supported by other female-led businesses
Azalea Coffee Bar will celebrate its two-year anniversary with other local female businesses owners. The organizations credit their success to supporting each other.
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Columbia’s running community is growing – even post-COVID
The growing number of runners in Columbia is bringing more races to the area.
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Columbia ranks No. 3 in US for STD rates, new study says
South Carolina is consistently ranked high for sexually transmitted disease rates, according to multiple reports.
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South Carolina women’s basketball sees five go to WNBA draft
Aliyah Boston was the No. 1 pick, going to the Indiana Fever. Five of South Carolina women’s basketball players were drafted within the first 25 players.
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Columbia International Festival hosts 20,000
The festival is the largest in South Carolina and many nearby states. More than 100 countries were represented this year.
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Columbia’s Comet advocates for more accessibility
Transportation is a key concern for many people with disabilities. The Comet bus system offers programs to help people with disabilities and people over 65 travel throughout the community.
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Women in state government? SC ranks 49th, might not see gender parity for 200 years, one research group says
Women, by far, are the minority in state government. And South Carolina is the only state without women on its Supreme Court.
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Replacing UofSC signage is a ‘process’ – and could take years
USC is replacing outdated UofSC logos throughout Columbia. The rebranding process is slow-moving and complex.
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