Archives: Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Tropical Storm Julia Update

Tropical Storm Julia is now expected to drift more out to sea and have smaller impacts both here and at the coast. So expect a few scattered showers in the Midlands with more widespread ran at the beaches through Friday. Categories: Weather Blog

Today’s Forecast

Tropical Storm Julia is drifting more out to sea. That means that we’ll see more sunshine and fewer showers over the next few days. Categories: Todays Forecast

Amazon Set to Add Free Audiobooks for Prime Members

NEW YORK (AP) _ Listen up. Amazon is adding free audiobooks and a digital audio service called Audible Channels to the ever-growing list of perks for members of its Prime loyalty program. Seattle-based Amazon has been expanding the services and perks it offers members of its $99 annual Prime program, including one- and two-day shipping, beefed up video and radio…

Judge in Dylann Roof Trial wants List of Potential Witnesses

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge wants the defense and prosecution each to provide a list of potential witnesses as jury screening begins in Dylann Roof’s trial stemming from the Charleston church shootings. In a Tuesday order, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said he wants the list included on a questionnaire to determine if potential jurors know any witnesses….

Former Clemson WR Nuk Hopkins addresses Swinney’s comments on anthem protest

HOUSTON (AP) — Former Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins said he respects Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. The Houston Texans receiver also made it clear that he thinks Swinney’s recent comments about 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest showed a lack of understanding. “You can’t speak on something unless you’ve been put in that situation,” Hopkins told The Associated Press. “I wouldn’t…

The Latest: Another N Carolina legislator suggests repeal

*FILE – In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 file photo, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball as North Carolina’s M.J. Stewart (6) moves in for the tackle during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. NCAA President Mark Emmert says whether the Atlantic Coast Conference decides to follow the…

Panthers Release Statement on ACC Moving Championship

“We are aware of the decision from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Although we are disappointed, we remain steadfast in providing an inclusive environment at Bank of America Stadium. As we stated last summer, after more than 20 years of operations, we undoubtedly have had transgender persons attend events here and, presumably, they have used the restroom of the gender with…

Former Gamecock Darian Stewart fined for hit on Newton

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that two Broncos defenders have been fined a total of $42,540 — but not suspended — for helmet-to-helmet hits on Cam Newton. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL hasn’t announced the fines, said linebacker Brandon Marshall was fined $24,309 and…