Jason Raven
WCBD
Columbia, SC, United States
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SC families, law enforcement call on lawmakers to toughen fentanyl penalties
Families from across the state shared their stories of loss Thursday at the South Carolina State House. → Read More
SC probation & parole agency welcomes new electronic detection K-9
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services said they have a new tool to stop child predators. → Read More
How you can find registered SC charities ahead of Giving Tuesday
If you’re making a donation on Giving Tuesday, state leaders want you to make an informed decision before you open up your wallet. → Read More
Candidates for education chief make final pitch to SC voters during debate
With six days left before Election Day, the leading candidates for state Superintendent of Education made one final pitch to South Carolina voters. → Read More
Bond estreatment process could keep repeat violent offenders behind bars, SC lawmakers say
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott along with state Senators Dick Harpootlian and Brian Adams discussed what can be done to fix the state’s ‘Catch and Release’ system. → Read More
Amid youth mental health crisis and counselor shortage, SC creates new program for school staff
COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) — Officials said schools throughout the Palmetto State have a new way to prepare teachers and other staff to support student mental health. Wednesday morning, psychology faculty at the University of South Carolina launched the John H. Magill SC School Behavioral Health Academy (SBHA). According to officials, the SBHA will offer continuing […] → Read More
SC Senate debates near total abortion ban without rape or incest exceptions
The South Carolina Senate began debate over a near total abortion ban on the floor Wednesday. → Read More
Sen. Graham calls Inflation Reduction Act a ‘nightmare’ for SC
Senator Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster slammed the recently passed climate and spending bill. → Read More
New SC law closes name change ‘loophole’, establishes protections for victims
A new state law requires you to live in South Carolina for six months before you can request a name change. → Read More
SC lawmakers work to pass bills in final days of the legislative session
The clock is ticking for some legislation at the South Carolina State House. → Read More
SC lawmakers pass bills that would end halt of state affordable housing tax credits
State lawmakers are one step closer to bringing back a suspended affordable housing tax incentive program. → Read More
SC Gov touts education funding reform, $4K pay bump for some teachers
Governor Henry McMaster and former superintendents of education touted a change to the state’s education funding formula Monday at the State House. → Read More
Sen. Graham & Rep. Wilson discuss war in Ukraine during UofSC round table
Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Joe Wilson were at the University of South Carolina for a round table discussion on the war in Ukraine. → Read More
SC law enforcement officers could get pay raises in 2022
Governor Henry McMaster, lawmakers and others voiced their support for a proposal that would increase the starting salaries for most law enforcement officers at state agencies Thursday. → Read More
SC House unanimously approves state income tax-cut bill
The South Carolina House of Representatives voted 110-0 to give a $600 million tax cut package second reading Wednesday. → Read More
Panel of SC lawmakers weighing income tax cut
A House Ways and Means subcommittee is considering a bill that would cut state income taxes in South Carolina. → Read More
Series of low magnitude earthquakes reported in rural SC county
The United States Geological Survey is reporting five small earthquakes near Elgin in Kershaw County since Monday afternoon. → Read More
COVID-19 booster shots surpass first and second doses in SC
As of Friday, third dose administrations are surpassing first and second doses in South Carolina for the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Teacher advocacy group holds vigil to remember SC educators and students who passed away due to COVID-19
Organizers with SC For Ed read the names of 61 school staff members and students they have confirmed who had died due to COVID-19 during a vigil at the State House Tuesday night. → Read More
Advocates say reform of SC juvenile justice system is much needed
Advocates in South Carolina are renewing the push to make changes to the state's juvenile justice system. → Read More