Mnuchin says President Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan agreement for another stimulus deal.
Author: Associated Press
Official: Charges dropped against 27 Charleston protesters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – An official says charges have been dropped against dozens of protesters arrested May 31 during demonstrations in Charleston, South Carolina, against racism and police brutality. News outlets report the charges filed against 27 protesters were for curfew violations or failure to disperse. Police arrested a total of 41 people that night. Charges for those accused of…
Man pleads guilty after slapping reporter’s rear on live TV
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – A Georgia man who was seen slapping a female reporter’s rear on live TV has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery. Court records show Thomas Callaway was sentenced to a year on probation and fined $1,000 by a Savannah judge who accepted his plea Tuesday. Callaway was charged in December after he swatted…
No. 1 Clemson, QB Lawrence prep for another championship run
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence smiled when asked about expectations for this season. It’s something Lawrence has dealt with throughout his football career.
LSU trio heads list of players opting out of this season
LSU knew all along it would have to try to defend its national title without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and four other first-round draft picks.
Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football
The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
Gucci Mane named in wrongful death lawsuit over Greenville club shooting
Gucci Mane and Foogiano are named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a woman who was fatally shot in a Greenville nightclub.
COVID-19 downturn continues to eat away SC budget estimates
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – A cautious group of economists has decided to cut the amount of taxes, fees and other revenues South Carolina expects to collect this budget year by about $52 million in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, the economists predicted South Carolina would have more than $800 million extra to spend. Now, that…
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died. He was 78.
SC lawmakers prepare to write budget delayed by COVID-19
After months of delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Carolina lawmakers are getting ready to write this year’s budget.
