Tag: politics
Young candidate who lost close election plans to s...
By Wade Rainey | Jan 25, 2023
Early voting turnout quadruples that in SC primari...
By Hanah Watts | Nov 4, 2022
What should be expected from SC gov candidates?
By Noah Watson | Oct 28, 2022
SC abortion bill could lead to logistical problems...
By Bee Brawley | Sep 26, 2022
Black students face significant debt despite loan ...
By Shakeem Jones | Sep 7, 2022
Columbia grappling with nationwide question of how to regulate short-term rental business
by Kailey Cota | Oct 12, 2022
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.
Read MorePoliticians are talking abortion – but they’re not the only ones
by Kaylie Pomichalek | Sep 15, 2022
South Carolina organizations are lobbying to protect reproductive rights as legislators rework a bill that would prohibit almost all abortions.
Read MoreS.C. Senate moves to allow sex offenders off the state registry
by Kaitlyn McCue | Apr 20, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Homeless people wait in line for the doors of Oliver Gospel to open to receive dinner. This is one...
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