Author: Associated Press

SC Senate passes early voting bill

Apr 20, 2022 9:10 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a bill to expand early voting. Wednesday’s vote gave key approval to a bill that unanimously passed the House in early March. But there may be one big snag between Republicans. Gov. Henry McMaster and House leaders aren’t happy senators added a provision giving them power to confirm the governor’s choices…

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

By Michael Balsamo

Apr 20, 2022 6:23 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. It came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.

South Carolina House conservatives form own Freedom Caucus

Apr 20, 2022 5:54 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina version promises to attack what it says is excessive state spending and push for socially conservative proposals like eliminating the state income tax or allowing people to carry guns openly without a permit.

Court halts South Carolina plan for firing squad execution

By Michelle Liu

Apr 20, 2022 2:05 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Wednesday’s order by the state’s high court temporarily halts a scheduled April 29 execution of inmate Richard Moore.

More than five million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion

Apr 20, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

CNN, Associated Press,

The U.N. Refugee Agency says more than five million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country.

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

By Heather Hollingsworth and Teresa Crawford

Apr 19, 2022 6:34 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.

Panthers end agreement with Rock Hill over practice facility

By Steve Reed

Apr 19, 2022 5:26 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company announced Tuesday they’ve terminated their agreement with the City of Rock Hill, leaving the future of the NFL team’s planned $800 million headquarters and practice facility up in the air.

5 Univ. of South Carolina trustees can’t run for reelection

By Jeffrey Collins

Apr 19, 2022 10:43 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The decision comes as the state Senate prepares to review a bill that passed the House nearly unanimously earlier this month that would fire all current trustees at the end of June 2023 and redraw their districts, cutting the board from 20 members to 13.

Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

Apr 18, 2022 5:23 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. The Justice Department declined to comment Monday when asked if the government planned to appeal the ruling.

FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness

Apr 18, 2022 1:58 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it.

Author: Associated Press

SC Senate passes early voting bill

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

By Michael Balsamo

South Carolina House conservatives form own Freedom Caucus

Court halts South Carolina plan for firing squad execution

By Michelle Liu

More than five million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

By Heather Hollingsworth and Teresa Crawford

Panthers end agreement with Rock Hill over practice facility

By Steve Reed

5 Univ. of South Carolina trustees can’t run for reelection

By Jeffrey Collins

Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness

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