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Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott visit Columbia, talk Opportunity Zones in the State
Thursday | February 21, 2019by Angela Rogers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Vice President Mike Pence talked about faith and community growth while he was in Columbia. Pence joined Senator Tim Scott to tour an opportunity zone here in the state. Opportunity Zones will soon be all across the state and the country thanks to Senator Tim Scott. Vice President Pence said this community, this state, and the nation are in his debt. "After 11 years of abandonment the Capital 8 theater is a reality and it's creating jobs, and opportunity, and energy in … Continue Reading
Vice president, Sen. Tim Scott highlight opportunity zones during Columbia visit
Thursday | February 21, 2019by Colin Demarest
COLUMBIA - Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on Thursday together explored one of South Carolina's many opportunity zones, drawing attention to the investment initiative the senator shepherded through Congress. The two Republicans, Scott representing South Carolina, toured an area around - and including - the Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia, which is tucked into a northern corner of the city. In a post-tour speech, addressing a sizable crowd, both men touted … Continue Reading
VP Mike Pence plans visit to South Carolina to tour Opportunity Zones with Tim Scott
Tuesday | February 19, 2019by Emma Dumain
WASHINGTON- Vice President Mike Pence will be in Columbia, S.C., Thursday to tour a designated "Opportunity Zone" with the program's champion, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. According to a White House official, Pence will visit "a newly-built, local movie theater" and the Meeting Place Church. Pence's trip, at Scott's invitation, will be the latest overture from within President Donald Trump's administration in support of Opportunity Zones, an initiative enacted as part of the 2017 … Continue Reading
Congressional bill would give 2 SC historic sites national park status
Monday | February 18, 2019by Emily Williams
A new bill approved by the U.S. Senate last week would designate Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie as a national park, potentially lifting their national profiles and increasing their visibility to visitors. The measure was part of the largest federal lands package to be considered by the Senate in a decade. Combining more than 100 different bills, it also added about 1.3 million acres of protected wilderness and established five new national monuments. The bill would also give the … Continue Reading
How SC’s Tim Scott made civil rights history
Sunday | February 17, 2019by Bristow Marchant
COLUMBIA, SC- U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has accomplished something that other senators have tried and failed to do for more than 100 years. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Charleston Republican's bill to make lynching a federal hate crime for the first time. "Today, the Senate sent a strong signal that this nation will not stand for the hate and violence spread by those with evil in their hearts," Scott said. "I look forward to this important legislation … Continue Reading
Bill is boost for future of HBCUs
Friday | February 15, 2019Lawmakers in Washington are taking steps to ensure historically black colleges and universities across the country get the funding they need to fulfill their important missions. With Orangeburg home to South Carolina State University and Claflin University, and Voorhees College and Denmark Technical College located in The T&D Region, fostering the future of the institutions is high on the agenda here. Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has been joined by Delaware … Continue Reading
Senate passes anti-lynching legislation
Thursday | February 14, 2019by Tim Renaud
WASHINGTON (WCBD) - The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the 'Justice for Victims of Lynching Act,' legislation that would criminalize lynching for the first time in U.S. history. According to a press release from Sen. Tim Scott's office, the legislation was introduced by U.S. Senators Scott, Cory Booker, and Kamala Harris. The Justice for Victims of Lynching Act passed the Senate by unanimous consent back in December of 2018, marking the first-time federal anti-lynching … Continue Reading
Senate Passes Bill from Sens. Scott, Coons to Strengthen Partnerships between HBCUs and Federal Agencies
Thursday | February 14, 2019The U.S. Senate passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) less than one week ago that will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country's more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The legislation is likely to soon pass the House of Representatives and could become law within the coming weeks. The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act is … Continue Reading
Sen. Tim Scott, Lowcountry Republicans honor African-Americans during Black History Month
Sunday | February 10, 2019by Kate Mosso
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - Charleston County Republicans honored African Americans Friday at their 2nd Annual Black History Month celebration. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott joined members of the GOP to celebrate African-American leaders in the Lowcountry. Pastor Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME Church gave the keynote address. "The importance [is] making sure there's no place for hate, and also sharing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation." Sen. Scott said the forgiveness … Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott and bipartisan members of Congress reveal a new HBCU initiative
Wednesday | February 6, 2019by Daris Schneider-Bray
Today, South Carolina Senator, Tim Scott joined bipartisan members of Congress to celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities.During the "Fly In" event, Senator Scott and Delaware Senator Chris Coons unveiled their "PARTNERS ACT" (Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students). The Act aims to strengthen HBCUs and help to build on President Trump's 2017 executive order on helping many first generation and low income students. "Today was a great way to … Continue Reading
There are opportunities in opportunity zones
Monday | February 4, 2019by William Small
Opportunity zones are taking the real estate world by storm. As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 passed by Congress and signed by the president in December 2017, the Opportunity Zone legislation creates compelling tax incentives to invest in designated low-income areas of the country to create real estate development and job growth. The driving forces behind the Opportunity Zone legislation were an unlikely group of philanthropists consisting of Sean Parker of Napster and Facebook … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott pushes for ‘opportunity zones’ to help underprivileged communities
Saturday | January 26, 2019COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - On Friday, Senator Tim Scott was in Columbia as the keynote speaker for Gov. Henry McMaster's Summit on Opportunity Zones. These areas, according to Sen. Scott, would help enrich underprivileged communities in rural and urban parts of the state. Scott said opportunity zones would bring generate revenue for investors and create jobs and development for those communities that need them. "For folks who grew up or are growing up in distressed communities, this means the … Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott explains what is an Opportunity Zone
Friday | January 25, 2019by Tom Barton
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott R-North Charleston, and S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster discuss efforts to revitalize poor communities under new federal opportunity zone legislation. Watch full video … Continue Reading
They ‘literally stared death in the face.’ SC sheriffs recognize York Co. officers
Friday | January 25, 2019by Hannah Smoot
YORK COUNTY, SC York County deputies and state law enforcement officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their actions the night of Jan. 15, 2018, when four officers were shot, one fatally. The officers recognized Thursday by South Carolina Sheriff's Association were: York County Sheriff's Office's Lt. Heath Clevenger, Lt. Mike Ligon, Sgt. Buddy Brown, Sgt. Randy Clinton, Sgt. Grady Gonzales, Det. Mike Doty, Det. Chris Laurencio, and Deputy II Cole Greene; Clover Police Department's … Continue Reading
South Carolina lawmakers celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., remember his message
Monday | January 21, 2019CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Lowcountry Rep. Joe Cunningham, and Sen. Tim Scott all released statements on Monday acknowledging and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 90 this year.Gov. McMaster asked everyone to remember Dr. King's "vision of treating all people equally, with respect and dignity."Rep. Joe Cunningham said Americans should look to Dr. King as a guide, while the nation goes through "this time of major contention."Sen. Tim … Continue Reading
Opportunity Zones Offer Powerful Potential For Investors And Communities
Monday | January 14, 2019by Joshua Pollard
In December of 2017, when President Trump's thousand-page Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, it included a short, unassuming piece of bipartisan legislation that quietly flew under the radar. It was no surprise that the Investing in Opportunity Act didn't receive much attention, initially, surfacing at a time when the nation was gripped by more intriguing political news. But now, over a year later, it is finally receiving the buzz it deserves. The Opportunity Zone program offers … Continue Reading
Sen. Scott on trade talks with China, impact of government shutdown, response to Steve King's comment on white supremacy
Monday | January 14, 2019Republican member of the Senate Banking and Finance Committees Sen. Tim Scott urges Democrats to return to Washington and fund border security. Watch full video … Continue Reading
‘The gold standard for college football.’ Graham, U.S. Senate sound off on Clemson win
Friday | January 11, 2019by Emily Bohatch
As members of the Senate work to end the government shut down, they found some time to give a shout out to South Carolina's National Championship winning team. Senators gathered Friday to pass a resolution congratulating Clemson's football team for their Monday night win, according to a statement from Sen. Lindsey Graham's office. The resolution detailed the team's accomplishments during the game in Santa Clara, including totaling 482 yards across 63 plays, finishing with a perfect season … Continue Reading
Tim Scott: Why are Republicans accused of racism? Because we’re silent on things like this.
Friday | January 11, 2019by Tim Scott
Over the past two years, Republicans have focused on spreading opportunity, and it has paid dividends: From the creation of opportunity zones in some of our nation's most distressed communities to amazing job-creation statistics and low unemployment rates, there's no doubt that the future is brightening for many Americans. However, we are often still struggling when it comes to civility and fairness. This was driven home once again Thursday as Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) wondered aloud: "White … Continue Reading
Sen Scott Committee Assignments
Friday | January 4, 2019WASHINGTON-United States Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has been named to five committees for the 116th Congress, including the Committee on Finance, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). "I have been blessed to represent the best state in the nation, and serve on some of the most important committees during my time in the United States Senate. This Congress is no different. I look forward to working alongside my new and … Continue Reading
