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

By Columbia Standard | Jan 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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Which former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 20, 2024

These former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Richland County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Columbia Standard | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lexington County in week ending Jan. 13

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

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

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Senator Scott Rips Teachers Union-Allied Group for Weaponizing Race to Promote Anti-School Choice Agenda

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

Washington - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, criticized Truth in Education Funding, a group supported by the National Education Association (NEA), for their characterization of school choice programs as "deeply rooted in segregation, racism, and discrimination." This statement was made ahead of National School Choice Week, which begins on Monday.Senator Scott expressed his dismay, stating, "It's absolutely offensive that the very organizations holding back poor and low-income kids are now deflecting blame on the schools...

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Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver to Kick Off National School Choice Week with Visit to Orange Grove Charter School

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver will be visiting Orange Grove Charter School's elementary campus on Monday, January 22, 2024. This visit marks the beginning of National School Choice Week, a week-long event dedicated to promoting the importance of school choice and ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. The event will take place at Orange Grove Charter School located at 1225 Orange Branch Rd, Charleston, SC 29407.During their visit, Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent Ellen Weaver will tour...

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Senator Scott Demands Answers Following Reports of Political Targeting by Treasury Department and Financial Institutions

By Columbia Standard | Jan 19, 2024

Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) following reports of political targeting and infringement on Americans' privacy.In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki, Senator Scott expressed his concerns and requested answers regarding the Department of Treasury and FinCEN's involvement in the reported soliciting of personal financial data. He stated, "These...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 13

By Columbia Standard | Jan 18, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas 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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Senator Scott Calls for Effective, Tailored Economic Security Tools to Combat China at Banking Hearing

By Columbia Standard | Jan 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, emphasized the need for a targeted approach to economic security tools to effectively counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Speaking at a Senate Committee hearing focused on outpacing China, Senator Scott raised concerns about the Biden administration's decisions that prioritize politics over policy, benefiting the CCP at the expense of hardworking Americans.Senator Scott highlighted the importance of countering China and protecting U.S....

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Senator Scott Votes Against Funding Biden Policies at Historic Spending Levels

By Columbia Standard | Jan 18, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has taken a stand against President Joe Biden's policies by voting against funding at historic spending levels. In a statement, Senator Scott expressed his refusal to continue funding President Biden's broken policies, citing the negative impact they have had on everyday Americans."President Biden's out-of-control spending has fueled record-high inflation that has suffocated everyday Americans," said Senator Scott. "And what have hardworking families gotten for it? Wide-open borders, fentanyl poisoning our communities, and an...

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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 17, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas 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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Richland County: 2,796 lawyers in good standing as of November

By Columbia Standard | Jan 17, 2024

There were 2,796 lawyers in good standing in Richland County as of November, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Lexington County had 534 lawyers in good standing as of November

By Columbia Standard | Jan 16, 2024

There were 534 lawyers in good standing in Lexington County as of November, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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

By Columbia Standard | Jan 16, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas 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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Senator Scott Slams Reckless Anti-Israel Resolution

By Columbia Standard | Jan 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has strongly criticized the recent anti-Israel resolution that was voted on in the Senate. In his condemnation, Senator Scott emphasized the detrimental impact of the resolution on the relationship between the United States and Israel, while also highlighting the dangerous consequences it poses by emboldening Iranian-backed terrorists."This resolution is an outrageous and shameful stunt that undermines our ally, Israel, and emboldens Iranian-backed terrorists, including Hamas," Senator Scott stated. "The Israeli people have been the victims...

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There were 59 lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County as of November

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 13

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas 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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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Jan. 13

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas 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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Sen. Scott Exposes Progressive Policies Devastating Minority Communities, Celebrates School Choice Successes

By Columbia Standard | Jan 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recently appeared on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the impact of Republican policies on minority communities and the success of school choice initiatives. During the interview, Senator Scott highlighted the devastating effects of the Biden economy on young people, emphasizing the rising inflation rates that hinder their ability to afford a home.Scott stated, "Young people today are devastated economically because inflation is up again and the Biden economy is destroying their ability to buy a house. When...