Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill
By Alan Fram
President Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks as they prepare to move the COVID bill to the Senate.
Author: Associated Press
Move to ban transgender athletes in S.C high school sports passes first vote
The bill lwill still have to go to the Full House Judiciary Committee.
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) — The push to ban transgender athletes in South Carolina high school sports advanced at the state house Wednesday. Despite State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman asking lawmakers not to vote in favor of the bill, a House Judiciary Subcommittee voted 3-1 to approve the “Save Women’s Sports Act”. The measure, would define genders as male and…
Despite running unopposed, Alex English faces roll call vote in reelection to South Carolina’s board of trustees
The University of South Carolina’s first African American basketball star, a former NBA veteran running unopposed with the governor’s backing, would appear to be a slam dunk for election to a full term on the school’s Board of Trustees.
SC Senate committee OKs retroactive teacher raises
A South Carolina Senate committee approved Tuesday a measure to reinstate some teacher step raises in this year’s budget.
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
By Samya Kullab
At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops on Wednesday.
Trump endorses Tim Scott in 2022 Senate reelection bid
OLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s 2022 reelection bid. The statement Tuesday continued to make clear Trump’s intention to remain a dominant force in Republican Party politics. Trump issued a statement through his Save America PAC, saying Scott had his “Complete and Total Endorsement” and complimenting Scott’s work on behalf of the…
Moody leads No. 12 Arkansas past South Carolina 101-73
Moses Moody tied his career high with 28 points and No. 12 Arkansas won its 10th straight in the Southeastern Conference with a 101-73 victory over South Carolina on Tuesday night.
Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, has died
According to a statement from his daughter, Vernon Jordan, a civil rights activist and former adviser to President Bill Clinton, has died.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.
South Carolina Senate adds firing squad to execution methods
South Carolina senators have added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can’t kill condemned inmates with lethal injection.
