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News from October 2021

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South Carolina law student relishes chance to chat with VP Harris

By George Willis | Oct 3, 2021

Sulaiman Ahmad is a second-year law student at the University of South Carolina, but recently he experienced something seasoned attorneys never get the privilege of doing - discussing important issues with the vice president of the United States.

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Meyer-Gutbrod finds plight of right whales ‘provides a cautionary tale’ on climate change

By Tamara Browning | Oct 3, 2021

A University of South Carolina assistant professor in the School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment is among authors of research that shows that climate-driven changes affecting ocean ecosystems are hurting right whales.

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Columbia College enrollment headed in the right direction - up

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2021

Columbia College enrollment grew this year compared to 2020, keeping alive a plan to increase the number of students on campus by 50% over the next five years.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Oct. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 3, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Oct. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Electoral Interference: Democrats in Kershaw see 2% change in votes after private funding given to voting officials

By Columbia Standard | Oct 3, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 37% of the vote in Kershaw.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Columbia stagnates at three in week ending Oct. 2

By Columbia Standard | Oct 3, 2021

There were no new teachers in Columbia who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Census Bureau: More men than women in Cayce in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Oct 3, 2021

Of the 13,964 people living in Cayce in 2020, 48.5 percent (6,767) were women and 51.5 percent (7,197) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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No new teachers in West Columbia sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Columbia who signed the pledge on Sept. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Democrats in Fairfield see biggest gain in 2020 election after grants from Mark Zuckerberg given to voting officials

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 60% of the vote in Fairfield.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

The following parishes in the Columbia Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Siona Sturgeon junior tennis player earns 20 points in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Columbia tennis player Siona Sturgeon finished 6,997th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Jordan Schaberg junior tennis player earns 14 points in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Lexington tennis player Jordan Schaberg finished 7,818th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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How did Kate Pietro from Chapin play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Chapin tennis player Kate Pietro finished 6,509th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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One teacher in West Columbia pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in West Columbia who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Sept. 18.

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Census Bureau: More women than men in Chapin in 2020

By Columbia Standard | Oct 2, 2021

Of the 1,698 people living in Chapin in 2020, 58 percent (984) were women and 42 percent (714) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Columbia Standard.

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Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce: 2021 Annual Awards Dinner and Gala

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

2021 Annual Awards Dinner and Gala

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Richland County: Event to Highlight Community Resources, Neighborhood Leadership

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

An upcoming expo will offer residents a unique opportunity to get directly involved in their community, particularly those who are interested in becoming neighborhood leaders.

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Richland County: County Set to Unveil New Hopkins Magistrate Office

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Richland County will celebrate the new home for its Hopkins Magistrate Office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7.

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Columbia tennis player Helen Miller ranks in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By Columbia Standard | Oct 1, 2021

Columbia tennis player Helen Miller finished 8,184th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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How high did Camden junior tennis player Anne Hutto rank in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By Columbia Standard | Oct 1, 2021

Camden tennis player Anne Hutto finished 7,074th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.