Tag: politics
Blythewood teacher and lobbyist “changing th...
By Cora Stone | Mar 22, 2022 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics, Uncategorized | 0
South Carolina leaders optimistic about Childs’ no...
By Caroline Williamson | Feb 9, 2022 | Homepage slider, Politics, Trending | 0
Senators aim to reach agreement over medical marij...
By Carson Peaden | Feb 4, 2022 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics, Trending | 0
Churches suffered losses during the pandemic. This...
By Hannah Wade | Nov 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Homepage slider, Politics | 0
Mayoral candidates speak to first-time voters at f...
By Jack Bingham | Sep 28, 2021 | Local, Politics | 0
S.C. Senate moves to allow sex offenders off the state registry
by Kaitlyn McCue | Apr 20, 2022 | Local, Localpage slider, Other News, Politics | 0
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.
Read MoreBlythewood teacher and lobbyist “changing the conversation” on education
by Cora Stone | Mar 22, 2022 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics, Uncategorized | 0
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.
Read MoreSouth Carolina leaders optimistic about Childs’ nomination to Supreme Court
by Caroline Williamson and Cora Stone | Feb 9, 2022 | Homepage slider, Politics, Trending | 0
After being named by the White House as a potential nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, J. Michele Childs has support from South Carolina leaders.
Read MoreSenators aim to reach agreement over medical marijuana bill next week
by Carson Peaden and Ashley Miller | Feb 4, 2022 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics, Trending | 0
The Senate is still debating a proposed bill of medical marijuana. Tom Davis, the main sponsor of the bill, believes the measure would be beneficial for those suffering from chronic pain.
Read MoreChurches suffered losses during the pandemic. This congregation lost its pastor.
by Hannah Wade | Nov 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Homepage slider, Politics | 0
Chairs separated for social distancing. Fist bumps and waves instead of hugs and handshakes. New pastors in the pulpit. South Carolina churches have been affected by the pandemic in many ways and some are changed forever.
Read MoreBenjamin endorses Devine for mayor in runoff election
by Jack Bingham | Nov 5, 2021 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Localpage slider, Politics | 0
Days after a runoff election for Columbia’s mayor was announced, Mayor Steve Benjamin endorsed fellow city council member Tameika Isaac Devine for mayor.
Read MoreMayoral candidates speak to first-time voters at first UofSC town hall
by Jack Bingham and Meghan Hurley | Sep 28, 2021 | Local, Politics | 0
Columbia’s four mayoral candidates pose with the brothers of UofSC’s Alpha Phi Alpha...
Read MoreAs Benjamin exits, his hope for Columbia continues to grow
by Trey Martin and Brandon Alter | Apr 30, 2021 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider, Politics | 0
Steve Benjamin reflects on what prepared him for his tenure as Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.
Read MorePresident Biden’s infrastructure proposal could have major impact on SC roadways
by Ryan Ducey | Apr 9, 2021 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics | 0
Political analysts, legislators, citizens and lobbyists discuss the effect Biden’s infrastructure proposal could have on South Carolina
Read MoreColumbia mayor candidates discuss plans, hopes for city’s homeless
by Kourtney Vermillion | Apr 6, 2021 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Politics | 0
Homeless people wait in line for the doors of Oliver Gospel to open to receive dinner. This is one...
Read MoreS.C. lawmakers vote for return of electric chair and firing squads
by Ryan Ducey | Mar 5, 2021 | Homepage slider, Local, Localpage slider, Other News, Politics, Uncategorized | 0
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.
Read MoreBridging the gap: two groups, one city
by Anizia Fulmore | Mar 2, 2021 | Homepage slider | 0
Protesters from both racial activist groups and Confederate flag supporters offer a new angle. Introduction of the first hate crime bill in South Carolina.
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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.