NFL suspends all COVID protocols, cites ‘encouraging trends’
The NFL has suspended all aspects of its COVID-19 protocols, citing recent trends showing that the spread of the coronavirus is declining.
Author: Associated Press
Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid
The jury on Thursday found Brett Hankison not guilty of endangering neighbors when he fired through sliding-glass side doors and a window of Taylor’s apartment.
S. Carolina lawmakers stall abortion bills through walkout
By Michelle Liu
Two South Carolina lawmakers have managed to delay two abortion-related bills by simply leaving the room.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week reflecting a low level of layoffs across the economy.
Every SC taxpayer gets at least $100 rebate in Senate bill
By Jeffrey Collins
Everybody who files an income tax return in South Carolina would get a rebate check of at least $100 in a bill being considered by the state Senate.
Halem, Meyer to meet to determine next step in MLB talks
Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem and chief union negotiator Bruce Meyer planned to meet Thursday to determine the next step in the stalled talks to reach a deal that would end Major League Baseball’s lockout.
Stanford mourns death of goalkeeper Katie Meyer, 22
Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer, who memorably led the Cardinal to victory in the 2019 NCAA College Cup championship game, has died. She was 22.
Bill to break up South Carolina health agency moves forward
The Senate Medical Affairs committee voted Thursday to send the bill that would split up the Department of Health and Environmental Control to the Senate floor.
Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirus
The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.
South Carolina voting changes unite Democrats, Republicans
The South Carolina House has unanimously approved allowing two weeks of early voting and other changes to the state election laws.
