Myrtle Beach parking meters show booming tourism after COVID
It may just be loose change, but parking meters are helping to show how tourism is booming along South Carolina’s most popular beach as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.
Author: Associated Press
Coroner: Mother, son shot multiple times
A mother and son from a prominent legal family were shot multiple times before they died. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey told The Island Packet Monday that both Paul Murdaugh and his mother Maggie were shot multiple times June 7 before they died.
SCDOT: Road money drops without higher electric car fees
The woman in charge of South Carolina roads is warning lawmakers that the growth in electric vehicles will mean a drop in how much the state has to spend on roads unless they make some changes.
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
By Linda A. Johnson
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
Vaccinated visitors soon can take off masks at Disney World
It will soon be a lot easier to see smiles again at Walt Disney World in Florida. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for theme park visitors who are vaccinated.
Harris touts child care funding and payments to families
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the Biden administration’s efforts to expand child care and relieve the financial pressures of parenthood during a visit to a child care center on Friday.
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Novavax officials say a large study found that its COVID-19 shot is about 90% effective and its also protected against variants.
Ned Beatty, titanic character actor of ‘Network,’ dies at 83
By Jake Coyle
Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, died at 83 years old.
South Africa’s Higgo wins Palmetto Championship at Congaree
The 22-year-old South African shot a 3-under 68 and finished at 11 under in his second career tour event. The victory, along with $1,314,000, gives him PGA Tour status through the 2023 season.
Hadley has 4-shot lead at delayed Palmetto Championship
Chesson Hadley moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, opening a four-stroke lead over Harris English and six over Dustin Johnson on Sunday in the rain-delayed Palmetto Championship at Congaree.
