Photo of students mocking George Floyd’s death sparks outrage at Berkeley High School
By Carolina Balchunas
A picture mocking George Floyd’s death posted to social media is sparking outrage at a Lowcountry high school.
Author: ABC Team
Appointments to get a COVID vaccines evolves with more scheduling options
During earlier phases vaccine appointments were based on availability, now it's based on convenience
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE)—South Carolina is now ranked in the top tier nationally by the CDC for the amount of vaccines administered. But now—South Carolinians are increasingly looking for appointments that work around their schedules. Those appointments are hard to find. In earlier phases, people would just grab the next available appointment. now, it’s about convenience. Nick Papantonis reports. Categories:…
PGA Tour golf event coming to South Carolina’s Congaree Golf Club
By Drew Tripp
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday is joining Duane Parrish, the state’s director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, to announce a PGA Tour FedEx Cup golf tournament will be played in South Carolina this summer.
Lawmakers pass plan to protect employees who choose not to get vaccinated
The resolution keeps employers from punishing those who do not want to get the COVID-19 vaccine just to keep their job
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Wednesday state lawmakers started to move forward with a plan to protect people who choose not to get vaccinated. The resolution blocks employers from punishing anyone who chooses to not get vaccinated. Critics however say it’s put the traditional right-to -work state in a position of determining who can be hired and fired. Nick Papantonis…
Herd immunity is back in headlines as South Carolina prepares for next phase
The next vaccine rollout for South Carolina will be Phase 1C
( Report by: Nick Papantonis) CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The concept of “herd immunity” is once again in the headlines as South Carolina prepares to transition to the next phase of the coronavirus vaccination rollout. While not every scientist and doctor believes in it, it’s generally accepted as the point when a virus cannot easily spread within a population because…
List of women coming forward with allegations against Deshaun Watson continues to grow
A former Clemson quarterback and current NFL star is facing 12 lawsuits and ten additional allegations of sexual assault. All of the complaints against Deshaun Watson, of the Houston Texans, involve inappropriate conduct with massage therapists.
Citadel cadet among 2 more South Carolinians charged in relation to US Capitol riot
By Matt Dillane
A Citadel cadet is among two more South Carolinians who are facing charges in connection to the Capitol riot.
S.C. teachers grow more frustrated over pay
South Carolina lawmakers work to stop looming teacher shortages with pay increases
(WCCB) — South Carolina lawmaker are taking steps to try and fend off a looming teacher shortage. Wednesday the House unanimously passed a resolution that would restore incremental pay raises. But as Drew Bollea reports, teacher retention remains problematic as more and more educators are facing frustrations. Some now even considering leaving the profession altogether. Categories: Local News, News, Politics,…
Southern Living names Darius Rucker ‘Southerner of the Year’
Congratulations Darius Rucker! The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman turned solo success was named Southerner of the Year by Southern Living Magazine.
Darlington International Speedway hosts the state’s largest vaccination event Friday
The largest vaccination event in the state took place at the track too tough to tame Friday. Thousands of cars took to the track at Darlington International Speedway for an event for those both in phase 1A and 1B.
