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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Senators Scott, Ricketts Call for Permanent Ban of U.S. UNRWA Funding Following News Staff was Involved in Hamas’s Oct. 7 Attack

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) have called for the passage of the Stop Support for Hamas Act, which would impose a permanent ban on U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This call comes following the announcement that UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7th.Senator Scott, who has consistently advocated for ending U.S. funding of UNRWA due to its history of antisemitism, expressed his horror at the news. He stated, "Allegations that UNRWA staff...

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Senator Scott Slams Biden Administration for Folding to Special Interests, Radical Climate Agenda at the Expense of American Taxpayers

By Columbia Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Washington, Jan 26 2024 - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has criticized the Biden administration for giving in to special interests and pushing a radical climate agenda that will ultimately burden American taxpayers. Senator Scott, along with Senator Bill Cassidy and 24 other Republican colleagues, sent a letter to President Biden and Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing their opposition to the administration's pause on all pending non-FTA export permit applications.The senators specifically highlighted their concerns regarding the impending...

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

By Columbia Standard | Jan 25, 2024

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

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Lexington County: Seven fewer lawyers in good standing in Q4 2023 than previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Jan 25, 2024

There were seven fewer lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Senator Scott Pushes Local Solutions to Flood Insurance, Preparedness

By Columbia Standard | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, is advocating for federal policies that encourage local, innovative solutions to flood preparedness and mitigation. Senator Scott, who has personal experience with severe floods in South Carolina, highlighted his legislation, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act, at a recent hearing on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).During the hearing, Senator Scott emphasized the need for comprehensive reform of the NFIP to ensure that...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kershaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 24, 2024

The only price of regular 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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Kershaw County had two fewer lawyers in good standing in Q4 2023 than previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Jan 24, 2024

There were two fewer lawyers in good standing in Kershaw County in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Senator Scott Welcomes School Choice Champions to U.S. Capitol During National School Choice Week

By Columbia Standard | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, hosted a gathering of school choice stakeholders at the United States Capitol on Thursday evening. The event, held in celebration of National School Choice Week, brought together over one hundred attendees, including students, parents, and leaders of the school choice movement.In his opening remarks, Senator Scott shared his personal experience growing up in poverty and the challenges his mother faced in finding the right school for him. He emphasized the importance of school...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Fairfield County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 23, 2024

The lowest price of premium 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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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 23, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 23, 2024

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

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2 fewer lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County in Q4 2023 than previous quarter

By Columbia Standard | Jan 23, 2024

There were two fewer lawyers in good standing in Fairfield County in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Companies across Richland County cities saw 2 FDA citations in Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Richland County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

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

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Senator Scott, Congressman Moolenaar Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) have introduced a resolution designating January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. The resolution aims to address the issue of millions of children lacking access to quality education due to their zip code.Senator Scott stated, "It is unacceptable that today – in the United States of America – millions of kids who grew up just like I did still lack access to quality education simply because of their zip code. We cannot leave our kids’ education and the future...

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Senator Scott Kicks Off National School Choice Week at Orange Grove Charter School

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, and South Carolina Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver visited Orange Grove Charter School's elementary campus to kick off National School Choice Week. The week-long event aims to highlight the importance of school choice and ensuring every child has access to a quality education.In his remarks, Senator Scott emphasized the significance of school choice in empowering parents and giving children the opportunity for a better future. He stated, "The importance of school choice cannot be...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fairfield County in week ending Jan. 20

By Columbia Standard | Jan 22, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade 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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How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Lexington County in Q4 2023

By Columbia Standard | Jan 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Lexington County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

By Columbia Standard | Jan 21, 2024

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