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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
The sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has led to protests and vigils in her honor. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of top leaders moving quickly in support of President Trump filling her seat prior to the general election.
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State-wide coronavirus testing initiative unveiled
DHEC is partnering with the city of Columbia to do more COVID-19 testing and to encourage people to get tested.
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Parents protest virtual learning in Lexington-Richland District 5
Parents and students gathered at Irmo High school to demand the school district switch to learning in the classroom five days a week.
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Owner of historic Babcock Building hopeful for future renovation plans
Owners of the Babcock Building in Columbia still hope to move forward with planned renovations despite a fire that destroyed part of the building.
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Police search for answers in Babcock Building fire
Columbia Police questioned six persons of interest in Saturday’s Babcock Building fire.
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Lexington 1 school teacher makes mask-wearing fun for kids
Lexington One teacher Sarah Shealy addresses her school’s Covid guidelines with a self-published book on the importance of wearing masks.
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Richland Library expands Wi-Fi access during closure
Richland Library remains closed as the pandemic continues. Branches are trying alternative methods of operating behind closed doors.
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After disrupted high school, students hopeful for campus experience
Members of UofSC’s incoming class lost the end of their high school experience to COVID-19. Now some are worried about missing out on the start of college.
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‘Biting at the bit’: Customers, stylists await reopening of hair salons
Gov. McMaster shut down close contact services on March 31. Almost a month later, some customers and stylists are anxious for hair salons to reopen.
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Graduating into COVID 2020
College graduation should be a celebration for seniors who worked hard to get through school. The coronavirus pandemic is making this graduation season a lot different for the class of 2020.
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Gov. McMaster to allow beaches, retail stores to reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that beaches and retail stores will be allowed to reopen.
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COVID-19 isn’t the 1918 influenza, but we still can learn from it
While the COVID-19 pandemic infects many in 2020, some are looking back to the 1918 influenza pandemic for answers.
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