Hundreds of thousands fans celebrate Braves title in parade
The Braves clinched the World Series by beating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on Tuesday night.
Author: Associated Press
AP: Republican lawmakers across country opposing Biden’s vaccine mandate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted laws to exempt employers in their state, filed lawsuits and in some cases are ensuring that workers who are fired…
U.S. vaccine mandate set for January 4 for certain companies
(AP)– Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new government rules were issued Thursday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says companies that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation….
New deal for Freeman top priority for Series champion Braves
A celebration 26 years in the making was still going strong when a jarring dose of reality hit the Braves.
Hammerin’ Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros
Steadied by 66-year-old manager Brian Snitker, an organization man for four decades, the underdog Braves won the franchise’s fourth title.
Rickenman, Devine appear headed for Columbia mayor runoff
Two current Columbia City Council members appear headed to a runoff to decide who is the next mayor of South Carolina’s capital city.
US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe
The announcement by CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.
US panel urges kids 5-11 get COVID shots, final OK due soon
By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe
An influential advisory panel on Tuesday recommended kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations. A final decision was expected within hours.
S. Carolina governor: Pandemic cash for free 2-year degrees
By Jeffrey Collins
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants to spend the last $17 million of his COVID-19 education relief money to fully pay for anyone to go to a technical college for two years to train to enter high demand jobs.
Judge freezes Alex Murdaugh’s money as lawsuits grow
By Jeffrey Collins
The family’s lawsuit says Murdaugh is trying to hide millions of dollars they could possibly collect in their lawsuit and he could shift money between unknown accounts and potentially sell off property and a boat after he turned all his affairs over to his surviving son, Buster Murdaugh.
