GOP blocks bipartisan probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol
Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Author: Associated Press
Top South Carolina Democrat wants $1M vaccine lottery prize
One of South Carolina’s top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease. House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford says the prizes would be similar to a program in Ohio.
Senate vote on Jan. 6 panel expected amid GOP opposition
The Senate has pushed action into Friday on a bill to create an independent commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters.
Execution date set for inmate suing SC over firing squad law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Supreme Court has set an execution date for one of two death row prisoners suing the state over a new law allowing inmates to choose between a firing squad or the electric chair. Court documents show Brad Sigmon’s execution is scheduled for June 18. A lawsuit filed by Sigmon’s attorneys earlier this month…
Busy stretch of Interstate 26 getting new layer of pavement
One of the busiest interstates in South Carolina is getting a fresh layer of pavement starting next month. The Department of Transportation says crews plan to resurface 11 miles of Interstate 26 in North Charleston overnight on weekdays starting in June and running through October.
US pipelines ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack
U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive. It’s in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several states.
Powerful SC lawmakers close in on Santee Cooper compromise
A powerful group of House and Senate leaders are pledging to take differences in each chamber’s proposal to overhaul state-owned utility Santee Cooper to their members. Conference committee members also said Wednesday they hope to approve a compromise at next week’s meeting.
GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight
Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the filibuster to block legislation establishing a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.
34th mayoral candidate killed in Mexico before June elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Yet another mayoral candidate in north-central Mexico has been killed, bringing to 34 the number of candidates murdered ahead of the June 6 elections. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday the killing was “without doubt” the work of organized crime gangs. Alma Barragán was killed Tuesday while campaigning for the mayorship of the city of…
Federal judge in South Carolina dismisses Bowen lawsuit
A federal judge in South Carolina has dismissed former Louisville and South Carolina basketball player Brian Bowen II’s lawsuit against Adidas in its entirety.
