Medical Univ. of SC completes takeover of Midlands hospitals
The Medical University of South Carolina on Monday completed its purchase of several hospitals and an emergency room in the Midlands.
Author: Associated Press
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
The former Gamecock had a in his first career start the big-league level.
Braves bolster outfield by re-acquiring Duvall from Marlins
The Atlanta Braves bolstered their depleted outfield on Friday by acquiring Adam Duvall from the Miami Marlins for catcher Alex Jackson.
Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress
By Mark Sherman
The Justice Department, in a reversal, says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records.
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
By Annie D'Innocenzio
Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer is also reversing its mask policy for its employees, including vaccinated ones, who work in stores, clubs, distribution facilities and warehouses. Going forward, they will be required to wear masks in areas with high infection rates.
Congress in longshot bid to extend expiring eviction ban
By Lisa Mascaro and Michael Casey
Hours before a nationwide eviction moratorium is set to expire, Congress raced Friday to try to extend the ban in a longshot effort to prevent millions of Americans of being forced from their homes during a COVID-19 surge. A House panel convened to consider emergency legislation to extend the ban, which expires Saturday, through Dec. 31. But approving an extension would be a steep climb in the narrowly-split Congress.
South Carolina lawmaker to challenge US Rep. Tom Rice
By Meg Kinnard
A South Carolina state lawmaker is mounting a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, saying the five-term Republican broke his constituents’ trust by voting to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year. In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, state Rep. Russell Fry said that he will be a candidate for Congress.
SEC welcomes Texas, Oklahoma after boards accept invitations
After the boards of regents for the universities of Texas and Oklahoma voted Friday to accept invitations to the Southeastern Conference, the league announced the Big 12 rivals would start competing in the SEC in the fall of 2025.
Congress passes emergency bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation that will bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war. The $2.1 billion bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature. The Senate approved the legislation early…
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league — in 2025
By Ralph D. Russo
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank.
