AP source: 1st case of omicron variant identified in US
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Author: Associated Press
Fourth student dies from Michigan high school shooting
Authorities say a 17-year-old boy has become the fourth student to die from a school shooting in Michigan.
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
The justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87
Lee Elder played through the scourge of racism. He broke down enormous barriers. He carved a path for Tiger Woods and others to follow.
Tiger Woods says a return to the top not a ‘realistic expectation’
Tiger Woods says he expects to play golf again, just not very often, and he doesn’t see himself reaching the top of the sport again because “I don’t think that’s a realistic expectation of me.”
LSU, Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M
LSU formally announced the hiring of Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly on Tuesday and said they have agreed to a 10-year contract worth $95 million plus incentives.
Panthers RB McCaffrey out for the season with ankle injury
It’s the second straight year McCaffrey has ended the season on injured reserve. He played in just three games last season.
Fuel costs likely to drive up South Carolina electric bills
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Electric bills are likely to increase next year for South Carolina customers served by Dominion Energy or two units of Duke Energy. The increases are likely to come after state regulators review how much the power companies spent on coal and natural gas in 2021. South Carolina utilities estimate fuel costs annually, and then settle up…
Redistricting plans face busy week in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s work to draw new districts after last year’s U.S. Census should get closer to completion this week. On Monday, the state Senate committee handling redistricting will hold a public meeting about its proposed U.S. House maps released last week. Then on Wednesday, the full House returns to the Statehouse to take up their 124…
Newton struggles in Panthers’ loss at Dolphins
It was the 10th consecutive loss by the Panthers in games Newton starts, a drought that goes back to November 2018.
