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As Benjamin exits, his hope for Columbia continues to grow
Steve Benjamin reflects on what prepared him for his tenure as Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.
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South Carolinians prepare for student debt cancellation despite its uncertain future
South Carolina students have the fifth highest average federal and private student loan debt, and that number could be coming down with the swipe of President Biden’s pen or an act passed in Congress.
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President Biden’s infrastructure proposal could have major impact on SC roadways
Political analysts, legislators, citizens and lobbyists discuss the effect Biden’s infrastructure proposal could have on South Carolina
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Columbia mayor candidates discuss plans, hopes for city’s homeless
Homeless people wait in line for the doors of Oliver Gospel to open to receive dinner. This is one...
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Calls for D.C. statehood once more generate debate
The quest for D.C. statehood is back in the news. And analysts say the issue is a lot more complex than the partisan debate suggests.
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S.C. lawmakers vote for return of electric chair and firing squads
As South Carolina’s death row has been delayed by lethal injection shortages, lawmakers have voted to make the electric chair and the firing squad the primary execution methods.
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S.C. “heartbeat” bill temporarily blocked but could reach nation’s high court
Just one day after Gov. McMaster signed the Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law, a federal court challenge temporarily blocked the law from going into place.
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South Carolina businesses advocate for anti-hate crime law
South Carolina businesses are calling for state legislators to pass an anti-hate crime bill.
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South Carolina anti-abortion law facing legal opposition after one day
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, who signed the bill into law Thursday afternoon, believes that recent...
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Election Day is here and South Carolinians have already cast more than 1 million votes
More than 1 million South Carolinians have cast their votes in the 2020 presidential race even before polls open on Election Day.
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Volunteers ease pain of long voting lines
South Carolina residents are banding together to make voting easier and give everyone a voice. Jennifer Bailey has been handing out food and water in Richland County since early voting began.
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Five days from election, here are events to watch for in S.C.
One million South Carolinians have already voted, but the end of the week is still packed with events to help voters in the Palmetto State choose their ballot.
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