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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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Conservative social media users move to Parler
Conservatives shift from Fox News to new outlets in the wake of the 2020 election.
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For Columbia community activist, voting is “civic hygiene”
Columbia resident views voting as a civic hygiene.
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Lack of voter attention from dueling town halls
In place of the second presidential debate, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden hosted rival town halls Thursday night.
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Barrett Supreme Court nomination aligns with conservative values, Graham says
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett fulfills the conservative values that Senate Republicans are looking for, but how she rules on the court is still to be seen.
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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
The sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has led to protests and vigils in her honor. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of top leaders moving quickly in support of President Trump filling her seat prior to the general election.
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Ineligible to vote, USC international students see importance of election
Despite being ineligible to vote, four USC international students explain how and why the 2020 election is important to them.
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Obama, Sanders endorsements bolster SC Democrats
After receiving endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama, Joe Biden has attracted some South Carolina Democrats ahead of November’s general election.
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Steyer calls for $22 minimum wage, 12-year term limits
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer kicked off a series of campaign events in South Carolina in hopes of raising his profile before the Feb. 29 Democratic presidential primary.
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2020 Census stirs anxiety among Latinos
With the 2020 Census approaching, many Hispanic advocates worry the data could be used for immigration enforcement.
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Education chief will ask for 5% teacher pay raise
The South Carolina Senate Education Committee discussed the K-12 education reform bill Wednesday.
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New paper-based voting system is bringing more people to the polls
Tuesday’s general election represented the first widespread use of the state’s new paper-based voting system.
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Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the "last call" rule on SC restaurant alcohol sales. This means that restaurants will be able to serve alcohol after 11PM starting Monday.
Look to expect some rain in the coming days here in Columbia. Cloudy skies and the sunshine is taking a short break after a beautiful past couple of days.