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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kershaw County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Richland County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Richland County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Fairfield County: 22 lawyers in good standing as of November

By Columbia Standard | Jan 14, 2024

There were 22 lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County as of November, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Which former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

These former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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There were 1,324 fewer lawyers in good standing in Richland County in December 2023 compared to previous month

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

There were 1,324 fewer lawyers in good standing in Richland County in December 2023 compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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There were 2,826 lawyers in good standing in Richland County as of Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

There were 2,826 lawyers in good standing in Richland County as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Jan. 6

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kershaw County had 30 fewer lawyers in good standing in December 2023 than previous month

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

There were 30 fewer lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County in December 2023 compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Lexington County: 260 fewer lawyers in good standing in December 2023 than previous in month

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

There were 260 fewer lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in December 2023 compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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10 fewer lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County in December 2023 than previous month

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

There were 10 fewer lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County in December 2023 compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Lexington County: 535 lawyers in good standing as of Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 12, 2024

There were 535 lawyers in good standing in Lexington County as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 6

By Columbia Standard | Jan 12, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kershaw County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Scott, Colleagues Introduce CONTAINER Act to Help Border States Secure Southern Border

By Columbia Standard | Jan 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and several Republican colleagues have introduced the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly (CONTAINER) Act. The act aims to empower border states to place temporary barriers on federal land to protect their communities along the southern border.This move by Senator Scott and his colleagues comes in response to the ongoing illegal immigration crisis and the Biden administration's failure to secure the southern border. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed her concerns, stating, "Since...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Richland County in week ending Jan. 6?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kershaw County had 59 lawyers in good standing as of Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

There were 59 lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Senator Scott Pushes for Solutions to Fentanyl Crisis During Banking Hearing, Calls for Congress to Pass His Landmark Fentanyl Legislation

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

In a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) emphasized the importance of passing his FEND Off Fentanyl Act to address the fentanyl crisis. The bill has already been unanimously passed out of the Senate Banking Committee and has garnered support from multiple national groups, including law enforcement associations and anti-opioid abuse organizations.During his opening statement, Ranking Member Scott highlighted the devastating impact of fentanyl on American families and shared the story of Alan Shao, a friend who...

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Sen. Scott Warns of National Security Threat Caused by Open Border, Blasts Democrats’ Failed Policies

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has raised concerns about the national security threat posed by the Biden administration's open border policy. In an appearance on Fox News' America's Newsroom, Senator Scott highlighted the devastating impact of this policy on America's safety.Senator Scott pointed out that millions of illegal immigrants have been motivated to journey to the U.S. and unlawfully settle in the country due to the open border policy. He stated, "10 million illegal immigrants will enter this country by the time we have the election this year. Somewhere around...

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Senator Scott Defends Israel, Rebukes Antisemitism in Address to Orthodox Union

By Columbia Standard | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, delivered a powerful speech at the Orthodox Union’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, where he condemned antisemitism and expressed his unwavering support for Israel's right to self-defense.In his address, Senator Scott emphasized the importance of standing united with Israel in the face of threats from terrorist organizations such as Hamas. He stated, "We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder and back-to-back with Israel to make sure that Hamas is wiped off the face of the Earth. We...

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There were 22 lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County as of Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 10, 2024

There were 22 lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the South Carolina Bar.