Author: Associated Press

Fed to discuss pullback of economic aid with inflation up

A meeting is set to take place later this week

Jul 26, 2021 9:56 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Image: Federal Reserve System Logo (ABC NEWS/ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON — With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it should dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies. For now, the U.S. economy is growing briskly in the wake of the pandemic recession, and the…

Cunningham says plan would boost South Carolina COVID shots

Jul 26, 2021 6:37 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham is rolling out a plan to boost South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccinations, a number the former congressman said is low due to a lack of leadership under Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.

With virus surge, US to keep travel restrictions for now

By Aamer Madhani

Jul 26, 2021 1:25 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The United States will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the delta variant, according to a White House official.

SC senators hold first of 10 public redistricting hearings

Jul 26, 2021 12:34 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A group of South Carolina senators will travel around the state this week holding public hearings on how to draw new districts for South Carolina House and Senate seats as well as the U.S. House.

With eye on SEC, Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12

Jul 26, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step toward moving to the Southeastern Conference, notifying the Big 12 that they would not be renewing an agreement than binds the league’s members through 2025.

1960s civil rights activist Robert Moses has died

By Rebecca Santana

Jul 26, 2021 7:51 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Robert Parris Moses, a civil rights activist that led Black voter registration drives in the American South during the 1960s has died at 86.

Noem to headline GOP event in early-voting South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard

Jul 23, 2021 4:18 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, possibly mulling a 2024 White House bid, is making her debut in South Carolina next month — an introductory step in the first Southern state to cast Republican-primary votes for president.

Gov advises vaccine-reluctant to talk to doctors, friends

By Jeffrey Collins

Jul 23, 2021 3:16 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina’s governor said while getting the COVID-19 vaccine was the right decision for him, other people reluctant to get the shot need to talk to friends, pastors and doctors and decide if it is best for them. Gov. Henry McMaster’s comments Thursday came as statistics show both good news and bad news with the pandemic.

Cleveland Indians Change Name To Guardians

Cleveland’s baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

Jul 23, 2021 2:19 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The decision ends months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to drop logos and names considered racist.

AP source: Texas, Oklahoma talk to SEC about joining league

Jul 22, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The last time Texas got a wandering eye for another conference it fueled a series of realignments in college sports that nearly killed the Big 12.

Author: Associated Press

Fed to discuss pullback of economic aid with inflation up

A meeting is set to take place later this week

Cunningham says plan would boost South Carolina COVID shots

With virus surge, US to keep travel restrictions for now

By Aamer Madhani

SC senators hold first of 10 public redistricting hearings

With eye on SEC, Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12

1960s civil rights activist Robert Moses has died

By Rebecca Santana

Noem to headline GOP event in early-voting South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard

Gov advises vaccine-reluctant to talk to doctors, friends

By Jeffrey Collins

Cleveland’s baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

AP source: Texas, Oklahoma talk to SEC about joining league

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