Politics
Columbia grappling with nationwide question of how to regulate short-term rental business
Columbia is working to to regulate short-term rental units to appease neighbors who don’t want Airbnbs on their street and industry leaders who make a living by renting out homes.
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Politicians are talking abortion – but they’re not the only ones
South Carolina organizations are lobbying to protect reproductive rights as legislators rework a bill that would prohibit almost all abortions.
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Black students face significant debt despite loan forgiveness plan
A student studies on campus at USC. Photo by: Shakeem Jones President Biden’s announcement...
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Homeless issues arise again as funding to redevelop Finlay Park solidifies
A photo of the fountain in Finlay Park that has not worked for years. The city is in the process...
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S.C. Senate moves to allow sex offenders off the state registry
A South Carolina bill giving registered sex offenders the option to have their names taken off the sex offender registry through petition is set to enter the Senate floor after passing in full committee.
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South Carolina Supreme Court halts first scheduled execution by firing squad
The South Carolina Supreme Court stayed the state’s first execution by firing squad, originally scheduled for April 29.
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Dean at law school concerned by Russian violations of international law
UofSC law school Dean Joel Samuels believes Russia may not face consequences for violating international law in Ukraine; a scenario he says is “heartbreaking.”
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New parents may get some relief as legislation awaits Senate vote
Senators are set to debate legislation that would grant paid parental leave to state employees.
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South Carolina Black Press Institute honors legacy of Black journalist and activist
Allen University held a symposium with the S.C. Black Press Institute to honor John Henry McCray, a Black political activist and newspaper publisher. The organization received a grant three years ago to study his work.
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The world, local leaders react after Biden says Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
Retired UofSC Dean Charles Bierbauer: “What @POTUS meant to say is what @POTUS said.”
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Blythewood teacher and lobbyist “changing the conversation” on education
Government teacher and education lobbyist Patrick Kelly wears two hats while combating the South Carolina education crisis. Both of his roles are directly impacting the state of education in S.C.
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Putin planted seeds for Ukraine invasion in rise to power
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a household name after the February invasion of the Ukraine. As South Carolina political leaders and citizens decry the invasion of Ukraine, we examine how Putin rose to power.
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