Parents who lost a child to fentanyl poisoning fight for tougher laws
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by Renee O'Neil
1M ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Parents from across the Tri-County and beyond taking a stand at South Carolina’s State House on Tuesday urging law makers to pass a drug induced homicide bill. A law that could hold drug dealers accountable for selling illegal fentanyl that takes the life of someone. CN2 Renee O’Neil spent the day in Columbia, speaking to families who say they are not giving up. There are currently two bills, for drug induced homicide. One is in the Senate and one in the House. In the bills, an offender convicted must be behind bars not more than 30 years. Representative Tommy Pope ..read more
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Former President Donald Trump plans visit to Rock Hill ahead of primary election
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by Renee O'Neil
1M ago
WATERFORD, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 17: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally on February 17, 2024 in Waterford, Michigan. The Michigan primary election is scheduled for February 27. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Former President Donald Trump is set to be in Rock Hill on Friday, February 23rd, just one day before the Republican primary election. The “Get Out the Vote” Rally will be at 4 PM, with doors opening at 1 PM at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill. According to the website you may register up to two ..read more
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Second Gentleman of the United States visits Rock Hill
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by Ryan Folz
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ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – The South Carolina win for President Joe Biden coming just after a visit to the Palmetto State from the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of current Vice President Kamala Harris. Emhoff stopping by the Kounter last Friday to stress the importance of casting a ballot in the upcoming election. Emhoff saying like President Biden and Vice president Harris, he too is on the campaign trail in an effort keep the current administration in office. The Second Gentleman believes the approaching election in November will have major implications not just here in the United ..read more
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Committee hearing against social media giants for the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis, includes discussion of Gavin Guffey
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by Ryan Folz
2M ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CN2 NEWS) – On this Wednesday members of Congress are holding a committee hearing about the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis. South Carolina State House Representative, Brandon Guffey was invited to attend the hearing in Washington, this after he filed a lawsuit against Meta the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the social media platforms have intentionally designed addictive algorithms that target children. Guffey lost his son to suicide after his son Gavin was a victim of sextortion. During the hearing members of Congress were given the opportunity t ..read more
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Early voting for Democratic Presidential Primary in South Carolina
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by Ryan Folz
2M ago
ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Early Voting is now underway in South Carolina for the Democratic Presidential Primary. The Presidential Primary is the process by which a political party selects its nominee for President of the United States. Currently Presidential Candidates Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, & Marianne Williamson are running in the Democratic Primary. Presidential Candidates Ryan Binkley, Nikki Haley, & Donald Trump are running for the Republican primary. That will open February 24th. Here in York County, there are four places where you can vote early and in-person. Those locati ..read more
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After the Iowa Caucus we find out what SC Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley needs to do to turn the tide
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by Ryan Folz
2M ago
ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – The Iowa Republican caucus recently took place with presidential candidate, Donald Trump coming out on top. The Caucus is considered one of the first electoral events for the Democratic and Republican parties. According to Winthrop Political Science professor, Dr. Scott Huffmon, the caucuses are meetings where voters gather to discuss and select candidates for their registered party. He says that’s a big difference from state’s that have primary elections where registered voters cast ballots at polling places on election day. CN2’s Laurabree Monday sits down with D ..read more
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Clinton College honors MLK by inviting two large political figures to campus
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by Ryan Folz
2M ago
ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Clinton College honoring the legacy of Dr. King by inviting some big political names to campus. Those at Clinton College spoke about the importance of teaching the younger generation about Dr. King’s work. The Keynote speakers included Congressman Hakeem Jeffries the minority leader of the US House of Representatives and Congressman Jim Clyburn from South Carolina. The two men spoke about how Dr. King fought for change and now it’s our turn to continue his legacy today. Clinton College is also celebrating 150 years of learning and announced new degrees in cyber sec ..read more
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Learn more about the upcoming Democratic & Republican Presidential Primaries
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by Ryan Folz
2M ago
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – 2024 is a big year in voting and the Voter Registration & Elections Director of York County wants you to know when you can start voting. Details below but you can learn much more by watching this sit-down with CN2’s Lucas McFadden. For the Democratic Presidential Primary: Election Day Saturday, Feb. 3 7 AM – 7 PM Early Voting Monday, Jan. 22 — Saturday, Jan. 27 8:30 AM – 6 PM< Monday, Jan. 29 — Friday, Feb. 2 8:30 AM – 6 PM< Closed for voting: Sunday, January 28 For the Republican Presidential Primary: Election Day Saturday, Feb. 24 7 AM – 7 PM Early Vo ..read more
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Rock Hill City Council says goodbye to council member by giving key to the city
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by Zane Cina
2M ago
ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – The Rock Hill City Council has a new look. Monday night the council said goodbye to Council Member Kathy Pender who represented Ward 2 for 20 years and prior to that she served many years on the Rock Hill School Board. Pender was given the key to the city as well as a special poem was read in her honor by Rock Hill’s Pet Laureate. Pender’s family, friends, and beloved five grandchildren could be seen in the crowd for her final council meeting Pender says after nearly 30 years of service she is ready for change, but says she is so proud of her time serving on rock h ..read more
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Candidates announce interest in State House District 26 Seat
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by Ryan Folz
3M ago
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – After Republican State Rep. Raye Felder announced she would not run again for the State Representative District 26 seat, a couple people have come out to express interest in running. The officially filing window will be March 15-30, 2024 and the primary will be in June. Here is a list of Candidates that have shown interest in the District 26 seat in alphabetical order. David Martin David Martin announces run for SC House District 26 Matt Vilardebo Matt Vilardebo announces run for SC House District 26 The post Candidates announce interest in State House Dist ..read more
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