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Lawmakers react to Columbiana Centre shooting
Some South Carolina lawmakers want tougher penalties for gun-related crimes in the wake of the recent mall shooting in Columbia.
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Death row inmate selects method of execution as judge moves challenge to death penalty forward
A Richland County judge kept a challenge to the state of South Carolina’s execution methods alive on Thursday, denying the state’s motion to dismiss it.
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South Carolina State University grieves student loss
South Carolina State University is grieving after a student died earlier this week.
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A Date with Destanni: Students celebrate Gamecock women’s basketball championship
Students at the University of South Carolina jumped into the fountain in front of the Thomas Cooper Library on campus in celebration of the women’s basketball team winning the national championship Sunday night.
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Amid education crisis, S.C. teachers receive starting salary boost, bonuses
As teachers are leaving the classroom at record-breaking numbers, legislators approve a $40,000 starting salary for teachers and local school districts provide educators with multiple bonuses.
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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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Former Paris players say coach will bring personality, heart to UofSC
Over the last 25 years, South Carolina men’s basketball head coach Lamont Paris has coached many players who he has impacted, including former players at Chattanooga and Wisconsin.
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Pastors press Richland County sheriff to expand inquiry into officer-involved shooting
Lawyers and religious leaders held a press conference at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to discuss last Saturday’s officer-involved shooting and press for more accountability.
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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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State employees fighting for paid parental leave
University of South Carolina employees marched to the legislature to demand paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
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Graham pressures Biden to send air support to Ukraine after Zelensky addresses Congress
Following an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Congress on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution calling on President Biden to send Poland’s MiG fighter jets and air defense systems to Ukraine.
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McMaster champions pay raises for law enforcement
Gov. Henry McMaster advocated for law enforcement pay raises Thursday morning amid staffing shortages within the industry.
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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.