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1 gas station in cities throughout Lexington County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lexington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Scott Introduces COACHES Act to Expand Educator Tax Deduction

By Columbia Standard | Jan 31, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has proposed a new bill called the Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students (COACHES) Act. This Act aims to amend the tax code to allow K-12 coaches to be classified as "eligible educators" so they can receive tax deductions for certain out-of-pocket instructional expenses.Senator Scott believes that coaches and athletic administrators play a crucial role in the success of students both inside and outside the classroom. He states, "Coaches and athletic administrators are integral to the success of...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fairfield County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fairfield County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators Scott, Cruz Introduce Bill to Cut Off U.S. Funding to the UN Until UNRWA is Abolished

By Columbia Standard | Jan 31, 2024

Washington D.C. - Senators Tim Scott and Ted Cruz have introduced a bill that seeks to cut off all U.S. funding to the United Nations until the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is permanently shut down. The senators argue that the agency has faced credible accusations of corruption, antisemitism, and support for terrorism, particularly in Gaza.Senator Tim Scott emphasized the need for policies that combat terrorism rather than promote it. He stated, "Not a single cent of American tax dollars should go toward the...

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Senator Scott Bucks Biden’s Halt of American Energy Exports, Introduces Bill to Boost American Energy Independence, Dominance

By Columbia Standard | Jan 31, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, a bill aimed at depoliticizing the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). The bill eliminates the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize LNG exports and instead gives sole authority over the approval process to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Senator Scott's move comes in response to President Biden halting approvals of pending applications for LNG exports, a decision that has drawn criticism for its potential impact on...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lexington County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lexington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kershaw County in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Richland County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Scott Champions Effort to Protect Medicare Advantage Program

By Columbia Standard | Jan 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and over 60 Senators have voiced their support for the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, which provides healthcare coverage to over 32 million seniors and individuals with disabilities. In a bipartisan letter, the senators expressed their appreciation for the program and urged the administration to ensure payment and policy stability for the MA program."We write to express our bipartisan support for the Medicare Advantage program and the health care coverage it provides to over 32 million seniors and individuals with disabilities," the...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Richland County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Richland County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Columbia Standard | Jan 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 28, 2024

These former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Jan 27, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fairfield County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Fairfield County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Scott Celebrated National School Choice Week, Championed Educational Freedom for Parents and Kids

By Columbia Standard | Jan 27, 2024

During National School Choice Week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, emphasized the importance of educational freedom and expressed gratitude towards those who advocate for school choice. Senator Scott actively participated in various school choice initiatives, including hosting the annual School Choice Reception in the U.S. Capitol and engaging with charter school students in South Carolina.In his National School Choice Week resolution, Senator Scott highlighted the urgency of addressing the issue of inadequate...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kershaw County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2021: Fairfield County residents have median age of 47

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Fairfield County residents have a median age of 47-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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There were 68 more lawyers in good standing in Richland County in Q4 2023 compared to previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

There were 68 more lawyers in good standing in Richland County in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.