www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-15 09:38:00

SUMMARY: The South Carolina General Assembly commenced its two-year session with nearly 20% new lawmakers, potentially shifting its traditionally slow-progressing stance on issues. The Senate quickly initiated a debate on a bill for $8,000 school vouchers funded by state lottery money, following a prior law struck down by the Supreme Court. Tax cuts are another focus, with Governor McMaster proposing to accelerate cuts to the income tax. Tensions within the Republican House, particularly from a conservative Freedom Caucus, are evident. With significant budget surpluses, the state plans investments in education and disaster relief, alongside funding for a new neurological hospital.

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-01-15 03:39:48

SUMMARY: Today’s weather will be cooler than yesterday, with daytime highs reaching the upper 40s for the Upstate and upper 30s in the mountains. Expect clear and cold conditions, leading to a hard freeze tonight. Tomorrow will bring breezy to windy conditions, with gusts reaching 25-35 mph in the afternoon. Rainfall is predicted for Saturday, with widespread scattered showers and potentially snow in higher elevations. Inauguration Day and MLK Day will be cold but dry. A significant cooldown is expected next week, with daytime highs dropping into the 30s by Tuesday and Wednesday, along with potential snowfall.

Sunny and Cooler today

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-01-14 16:36:35

SUMMARY: Next week, skywatchers can observe an exciting celestial event with an alignment of up to six planets. Meteorologist Jenna Warner highlights that on January 15-16, Mars will be at its brightest due to its closest approach to Earth and being in opposition, allowing for detailed observation with telescopes. Additionally, a conjunction of Venus and Saturn will occur this Friday and Saturday, bringing the two planets closest together in the night sky. Viewers may need telescopes to see Uranus and Neptune during the upcoming planetary alignment, which features four or more planets lined up simultaneously.

In mid-January, the nighttime sky will put on a show for skywatchers and astronomers. Six planets will appear to align in their planetary paths and four will be bright enough to view with the naked eye. These planets will seem to form a line in the night sky, which is known as the ecliptic.
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