Skylar Laird
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Reporter @SCDailyGazette. Formerly: @PCColumbia, @CoMissourian, @MUJSchool. Really into cats (animal) and CATS (movie). she/her
Joined May 2013
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As SNAP questions linger, SC fund distributes $233K to help food banks stock up Some restaurants are offering free meals until SNAP benefits resume. https://t.co/Pj0W7n6DuD by @sky_latte_ with two interactive maps on last month's SNAP benefits in SC
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The One SC Fund received a record number of donations, but the amount is far from enough to cover SNAP benefits
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By God, that's the @CityofColumbia's Finlay Park fountain. With water in it. Flowing. 11/3/25, 12:23 pm.
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If you read one story today, learn about the woman who embodied Free Times while being a beloved colleague to so many.
‘The keeper of the vibe’: Remembering Lisa Willis, the heart and soul of Free Times for 31 years
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SC activates disaster relief fund, State Guard to help food banks as federal aid run out https://t.co/kELkPXLEHF by @sky_latte_ and @jmholdman
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Food banks will not be able to handle the influx of hungry people who usually use federal funds, leaders said
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Glad I washed my hair before its debut in the AP 🙂
The South Carolina Supreme Court had some suggestions that could have kept them out of the quandary keeping lawmakers from getting paid during the off session. But, alas, hindsight is 20-20, so instead they are left to consider whether the raise is legal.
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SC elections chairman says he ‘didn’t even thumb through’ budget request he signed The top item listed in the budget request is the $32 million the chairman accuses the fired director of misrepresenting https://t.co/ndOs2SO0pY by @sky_latte_
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The budget request elections Chairman Shedd signed off on last year included $32 million he says he didn't know about.
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Read our full story out of SC here: https://t.co/DL1M2z0SrK
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Other cities in SC with rallies included Greenville. Protesters' concerns included Trump's crackdown on immigration.
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South Carolina makes an appearance in this nationwide gallery of photos from No Kings rallies: https://t.co/3u9qiBv1m6
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Thousands of No Kings rallies were held Saturday. Here are some photos from across the country.
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Execution set for SC inmate who killed 3 as he left a bloody message for police https://t.co/CIOLXe8uJY by @sky_latte_
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Stephen Bryant pleaded guilty in 2008 to killing three people during an eight-day Sumter County crime spree in 2004
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Ex-Rep. RJ May failed to pay income taxes for years, SC House Ethics investigation finds https://t.co/U3CjmYCyEs by @sky_latte_
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May is awaiting sentencing on charges of distributing videos showing children being sexually abused after pleading guilty
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In a big win for SC prison officials, the FCC moved forward with a proposal to allow cellphone jamming in state prisons. https://t.co/WkaNqBKNVb
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The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to accept public comment on a policy allowing cellphone jamming in state prisons.
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Rebuilding a century-old homestead after a once-in-a-century storm https://t.co/bY07NxQxwo
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Hurricane Helene devastated their home and livelihood. Friends, church groups and strangers are helping them rebuild.
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Ex-SC Rep. RJ May to plead guilty to sending child sex abuse videos https://t.co/4O9SB4viUb by @sky_latte_. This will be updated.
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Prosecutors said they tied May's home internet and cellphone to a flagged messaging account in court filings
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Drug to reverse overdoses available for free in 12 SC counties for national Save a Life Day https://t.co/zRJWPNrgfQ by @sky_latte_
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Treatment centers and nonprofits in a dozen counties are offering free naloxone as part of the national event
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Volvo looks to energize SC plant with new models amid shifting global trade, market trends https://t.co/DiIBofIrXS By David Wren
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Volvo must have a workforce of at least 3,910 by the end of 2027 to comply with its contract with the state a decade ago.
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ICYMI: SC opens new state-owned skeet and trap shooting range (now with a map!) https://t.co/pOEDqAFSCF
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The $6.4 million range is the largest in the state and the only one offering both skeet and trap shooting.
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Death row inmate convicted of killing 2 cops is competent for execution, SC judge says https://t.co/yByKbbcqED by @sky_latte_
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Steven Bixby's legal and religious beliefs did not rise to the level of delusions, the judge wrote in a 24-page opinion
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SC Highway Patrol to crack down on unsafe driving after 1 trooper killed, 2 injured https://t.co/LLoUnjosEk
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Drivers should expect a ticket for failing to slow down or move over for emergency lights, the head of the state Highway Patrol said
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SC’s oldest surviving bridge to close for repairs until 2026 The bridge was once part of a state road that connected Charleston to North Carolina Interesting read from @sky_latte_: https://t.co/THeX7yHunU
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The bridge was once part of a state road that connected Charleston to North Carolina as part of an economic development initiative.
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The Trump administration threatened to revoke about $1.6M if the state didn't remove mentions of gender from sex ed curriculums. Here's how 3 nonprofits use that money. https://t.co/AC82OIgApl
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Five nonprofits receive portions of the $1.6 million grant for sexual education, leadership classes and financial literacy.
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