NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives
NASCAR’s next generation race car is finally here after two years of hype and hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series.
Author: Associated Press
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
By Jamey Keaten and Zeke Miller
The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to speed the end of the pandemic.
Wine giant Gallo close to $400 million center in S. Carolina
South Carolina will likely soon tweak its liquor laws to allow the biggest winemaker in the United States to spend $400 million on a new bottling and distribution center in the state. The House voted 98-11 on Tuesday to approve the bill that would allow California-based E& J Gallo Winery to open tasting rooms where people can sample their wines.
Whether to sell Santee Cooper splits utility reform in SC
The South Carolina House is insisting the state continue to accept offers to sell Santee Cooper. That means the fate of a bill to overhaul the state-owned utility will go down to the wire at this year’s session.
Canada authorizes Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and older
Canada’s health regulator has authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 and older.
Senators keep South Carolina hate crime bill alive for now
South Carolina’s effort to become the next-to-last state to pass a hate crimes law has survived a challenge from some Republican senators. The senators had questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone’s motives.
Peloton recalls treadmills after a child dies
By Joseph Pisani
Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Judge asked to toss South Carolina private school money ban
Private schools and colleges have asked a federal judge to strike down the provision in South Carolina’s constitution that bars public money for private and religious schools.
Panthers hope Christensen finally fills void at left tackle
The Carolina Panthers have been looking for a player who can protect the quarterback’s blindside for the past eight years.
