Deadly tornado in North Carolina; bitter cold sweeps Plains
Authorities say at least three people were killed when a tornado tore through a seaside town in North Carolina.
Author: Associated Press
AP: Michelin partners with African American museum in Charleston
The International African American Museum will not just have a building in Charleston but also a traveling exhibition thanks to financial help from an international tire maker with a huge South Carolina presence.
AP: SC House considers bill to keep churches open in emergency
A South Carolina House panel plans to review a bill that would confirm churches and other religious organizations are treated as essential services during a state of emergency.
AP: South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency
Public health workers in South Carolina have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since a health board was created following a yellow fever outbreak in 1878. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic surges, legislators are trying to break their agency apart.
UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights
Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.
Gamecocks drop to #2 after loss to new top-ranked UConn
UConn is back in a familiar spot: at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll.
AP: UN approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the coronavirus vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
AP: SC Senate committee to review small annual teacher raises
A Senate Committee will consider this week whether to restore a small annual raise for most teachers delayed because of budget uncertainties due to COVID-19.
McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory
Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski’s bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500.
‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
HealthCare.gov’s market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special three-month sign-up to get coverage like Obamacare.
