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Residents of Lexington County received $10,916 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 41st in South Carolina

By Columbia Standard | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lexington County received an average of $10,916 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in South Carolina.

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Senate Democrats express concerns over Kash Patel's appointment as ATF Acting Director

By Columbia Standard | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with 15 other Senate Democrats, has voiced concern over the appointment of Kash Patel as Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

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17 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Utilities industry across Columbia Standard publication area in 2024

By Columbia Standard | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located within the Columbia Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in January compared to previous month

By Columbia Standard | Mar 30, 2025

There was an unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Lexington County in January compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Columbia Standard area weekly mass times

By Columbia Standard | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Which former Columbia Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

By Columbia Standard | Mar 29, 2025

This former Columbia Standard area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

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Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Richland County in January compared to previous month

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

There was an unchanged number of lawyers in good standing in Richland County in January compared to the previous month, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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Durbin discusses judiciary challenges with Federal Bar Association

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin met with members of the Federal Bar Association to discuss challenges currently facing the federal judiciary.

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Durbin and Duckworth join to propose amendment overturning Citizens United decision

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with Senator Tammy Duckworth, has joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen and 37 other Democratic and Independent Senators in reintroducing a proposed Constitutional amendment aimed at overturning the Supreme...

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Senate Democrats challenge Bongino on past comments amid FBI leadership concerns

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, along with fellow Democratic Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has expressed concerns regarding Dan Bongino's appointment as Deputy Director of the FBI.

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Democrats urge reversal of immigration judges' dismissals amid court backlog

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin led 66 Democrats from both the House and Senate in sending a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi criticizing the Executive Office for Immigration Review's (EOIR)...

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Durbin warns against Reitz's confirmation as Assistant Attorney General

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has expressed strong concerns over the confirmation of Aaron Reitz as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy.

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Richland County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $1,550 per capita to residents.

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Former Forest Park High School guard Sania Feagin’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 28, 2025

Forest Park High School Forward Sania Feagin’s collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former Cardinal Newman School guard Ashlyn Watkins’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Cardinal Newman School Forward Ashlyn Watkins’ collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former Westlake High School guard Raven Johnson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Westlake High School Guard Raven Johnson’s collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former Camden High School guard Joyce Edwards’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Camden High School Forward Joyce Edwards’ collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former W.j. Keenan High School guard MiLaysia Fulwiley’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

W.j. Keenan High School Guard MiLaysia Fulwiley’s collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former high school guard Sakima Walker’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

Center Sakima Walker’s collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Former South Grand Prairie High School guard Adhel Tac’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Columbia Standard | Mar 27, 2025

South Grand Prairie High School Forward Adhel Tac’s collegiate team the South Carolina Gamecocks were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.