Weaver tallies up GOP endorsements in SC Education race
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
Republican Ellen Weaver has received endorsements from a number of party leaders across South Carolina in her campaign for education superintendent.
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Sports world reacts to school shooting in Uvalde, Texas
In Dallas, Steve Kerr and Jason Kidd did not want to talk about basketball. LeBron James made no effort to hide his anger. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, a young father, called the news “devastating.”
Clemson’s Etienne returns to Jags after foot injury derails rookie year
Travis Etienne had several regrets about having to sit out his rookie season. He longed for the camaraderie, the competition and the chance to play in the NFL, his main goal since he was a kid growing up in Jennings, Louisiana.
Panthers’ Darnold ‘staying focused’ amid uncertain future
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took notice of the team’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
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Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars because the seat belt parts can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Watson accuser felt ‘scared’ and threatened by Deshaun Watson
One of the women accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct while she gave him a massage felt “scared” and threatened by a comment he made following a therapy session.
SC budget negotiators have almost $1B more to talk about
By Jeffrey Collins (AP)
Economists meeting Tuesday predicted that South Carolina can now expect to have about $950 million more in its bank accounts by the end of June from taxes and other revenue.
Zelenskyy urges ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in Davos talk
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He said Monday that sanctions need to go further to stop Russia’s aggression, including an oil embargo, blocking all of its banks and cutting off trade with Russia completely.
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
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Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5.
McIlroy powers to a 65 for early lead at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods made it sound as though Rory McIlroy played a brand of golf with which he wasn’t familiar Thursday in the PGA Championship.
