Officials encourage prep as hurricane season starts in SC
Associated Press (AP)
Meteorologists are predicting an above average number of hurricanes and tropical storms this year.
Author: Associated Press
Official: Girl told 911 ‘send the police now’ as cops waited
By Jim Vertuno and Elliot Spagat (AP)
Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911 during this week’s attack on a Texas elementary school, including one who pleaded, “Please send the police now,” as officers waited in the hallway for more than 45 minutes, authorities said Friday.
Southern Baptist leaders release secret accused abuser list
By Holly Meyer and Deepa Bharath (AP)
Included in the list, is nearly 30 people in the Palmetto State.
WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox in more than 20 countries
Associated Press (AP)
The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease, but described the epidemic as “containable” and proposed creating a stockpile to equitably share the limited vaccines and drugs available worldwide.
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays used their social media accounts during Thursday night’s game between the teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life.
Senate panel approves Michelle Childs for DC appeals court
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs, recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court, is one step closer to confirmation for the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies
Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67.
Brittney Griner’s wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home
Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months.
New names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases recommended
By Lolita C. Baldor (AP)
Fort Bragg would become Fort Liberty. Fort Gordon would be Fort Eisenhower. And, for the first time, Army bases would be named after Black soldiers and women. An independent commission on Tuesday recommended new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
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.
