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Correction: Sunday Liquor Sales story

Feb 14, 2024, 12:01 PM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In a story published February 14, 2024, about the South Carolina House considering allowing liquor sales on Sundays, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Pennsylvania requires liquor stores to close on Sunday. The state does not.

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Correction: Sunday Liquor Sales story