J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.
Author: Associated Press
A school board may ask S.C to reverse mask mandate ban
At its Tuesday board meeting, Lexington 1 board will consider asking lawmakers to repeal a part of the state budget that effectively bans school mask mandates by denying districts the funds to enforce them.
Consultants sued over 2018 deaths of women in sheriff’s van
By Meg Kinnard
The estates of two South Carolina women who drowned while locked in the back of a sheriff’s department van during Hurricane Florence have filed lawsuits alleging negligence by a company that created policies and procedures for the law enforcement agency.
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
By Carla K. Johnson
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
By Zeke Miller
The U.S. said Monday it will ease airline restrictions this fall on travel to the country for people who have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test, replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are far lower.
FBI searches Florida home of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend
By Curt Anderson
FBI agents and police Monday swarmed the home of the boyfriend wanted for questioning in the disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose body was apparently discovered over the weekend at a Wyoming national park months after the couple set out in a van on a cross-country trek.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
SC Senate sets criteria; asks for public redistricting maps
By Jeffrey Collins
Senators are asking the public to submit proposed maps on new districts in South Carolina based on the 2020 U.S. Census as a special House committee wraps up a series of public meetings on redistricting across the state. Lawmakers are using the Census data to draw maps for the 46 state Senate districts, 124 state House districts and seven U.S. House districts.
Columbia bans open carry of guns at festivals and parades
South Carolina’s capital city will not allow people to carry guns in the open during protests, festivals or other events that need a city permit.
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7
Former Gamecock and first-round pick Jaycee Horn recorded his first career NFL interception in the win as the Panthers improved to 2-0.
