Author: Associated Press

Haley, Scott, Rubio advising group pushing for GOP diversity

By Meg Kinnard

Oct 7, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Republican State Leadership Committee launched its “Right Leaders Network” on Thursday, according to information it shared with The Associated Press. Its goal is “prioritizing electing more women, as well as candidates from communities of color and diverse backgrounds.”

Agreement set on short-term debt limit fix, averting crisis

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and Josh Boak

Oct 7, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Associated Press,

In their agreement, Republican and Democratic leaders edged back from a perilous standoff over lifting the nation’s borrowing cap, with Democratic senators accepting an offer from Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell.

South Carolina lawmakers OK $92 million in prison upgrades

Oct 7, 2021 12:26 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina corrections officials will move forward with $92 million in improvement projects at prisons statewide after lawmakers’ approval.

Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project to be sentenced

By Jeffrey Collins

Oct 7, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The executive who oversaw a $9 billion plan to build two nuclear reactors in South Carolina is getting ready to go to prison, more than four years after he announced the mammoth project had failed without ever generating a watt of power.

Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11

By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer McDermott

Oct 7, 2021 11:08 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 in what would be a major expansion that could combat an alarming rise in serious infections in youngsters and help schools stay open.

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeking 11th straight Sun Belt win

Oct 7, 2021 6:00 AM EDT

Associated Press,

No. 15 Coastal Carolina must lean on what’s gone right to handle a quick turnaround.

Mace says fundraising tops South Carolina House ’22 hopefuls

By Meg Kinnard

Oct 6, 2021 3:25 PM EDT

Associated Press,

In her first congressional reelection campaign, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said this week that she’s raised more than any other South Carolina House candidate in 2022, seeking to maintain the GOP’s hold on a district that has changed party hands twice in the last two election cycles.

J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

By Matthew Perrone

Oct 6, 2021 2:21 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans.

In budget turning point, Biden conceding smaller price tag

By Alan Fram

Oct 6, 2021 2:17 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats’ push for a 10-year, $3.5 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives has reached a turning point, with the president repeatedly conceding that the measure will be considerably smaller and pivotal lawmakers flashing potential signs of flexibility.

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

Oct 6, 2021 1:18 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A student opened fire inside a Dallas-area high school during a fight, injuring four people before he fled, authorities said Wednesday.

Author: Associated Press

Haley, Scott, Rubio advising group pushing for GOP diversity

By Meg Kinnard

Agreement set on short-term debt limit fix, averting crisis

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and Josh Boak

South Carolina lawmakers OK $92 million in prison upgrades

Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project to be sentenced

By Jeffrey Collins

Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11

By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer McDermott

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeking 11th straight Sun Belt win

Mace says fundraising tops South Carolina House ’22 hopefuls

By Meg Kinnard

J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

By Matthew Perrone

In budget turning point, Biden conceding smaller price tag

By Alan Fram

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

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