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SC governor signs into law college athlete compensation bill

May 7, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

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South Carolina’s governor has signed into law a bill that would allow college athletes in the state to make money or other benefits from their names and images. The law signed Thursday allows athletes to be paid from outside organizations for autograph sessions, guest appearances, sponsorships or other events that use their name, image or likeness.

SC senators pass bill allowing open gun carry with a permit

By Jeffrey Collins

May 7, 2021 11:44 AM EDT

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South Carolina senators have approved a bill allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns in the open. The Senate voted 28-16 on Thursday on so-called open carry bill after about a dozen hours of debate over three days.

SC cuts federal unemployment boost from weekly payments

May 7, 2021 11:42 AM EDT

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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says the state will stop participating in federal programs giving extra cash to unemployed workers amid the pandemic.

Darlington Raceway set for first of 2 NASCAR weekends

May 6, 2021 6:18 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Darlington Raceway officials are excited about hosting the first of two scheduled NASCAR weekends, something the track hadn’t featured since 2004.

Major South Carolina bridge closing, just 17 days projected

May 6, 2021 3:10 PM EDT

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A massive bridge repair project on one of South Carolina’s busiest highways begins Thursday night. The project will close the southbound Interstate 77 bridge over the Catawba River near Rock Hill and will likely cause commuting headaches.

South Carolina House adds firing squad to execution methods

May 6, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

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The South Carolina House has voted to add the firing squad to the state’s execution methods amid a lack of lethal-injection drugs. The chamber’s 66-43 vote Wednesday is one of the last steps needed to finalize the bill.

South Carolina Senate rejects open carry of guns without permits

By Jeffrey Collins

May 6, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina senators debating a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Wednesday rejected an attempt to get rid of the requirement for the permits. Senators voted 25-21 against the so-called constitutional carry amendment after several hours of debate.

NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

May 5, 2021 8:12 PM EDT

Associated Press,

NASCAR’s next generation race car is finally here after two years of hype and hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series.

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US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines

By Jamey Keaten and Zeke Miller

May 5, 2021 4:50 PM EDT

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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

May 5, 2021 1:37 PM EDT

Associated Press,

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.

Author: Associated Press

SC governor signs into law college athlete compensation bill

SC senators pass bill allowing open gun carry with a permit

By Jeffrey Collins

SC cuts federal unemployment boost from weekly payments

Darlington Raceway set for first of 2 NASCAR weekends

Major South Carolina bridge closing, just 17 days projected

South Carolina House adds firing squad to execution methods

South Carolina Senate rejects open carry of guns without permits

By Jeffrey Collins

NASCAR’s future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives

US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines

By Jamey Keaten and Zeke Miller

Wine giant Gallo close to $400 million center in S. Carolina

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