Juneteenth becomes first federal holiday established since MLK Day in 1983
June 19, known as Juneteenth, is now a federal holiday. June 19th, 1865 was the date that the last enslaved people in Texas finally got word of the end of slavery.
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Affordable Health Care Act upheld by Supreme Court
The decision came down to a vote of 7 to 2
(CNN) — The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has been saved by a Supreme Court decision. In a 7 to 2 vote, the Justices kept the health care law intact, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. Reid Binion has the latest. Categories: Health, National News, News, Politics
With the emergence of the COVID-19 Delta variant, some experts are more worried about the South
The COVID-19 Delta variant is causing some experts concern. They worry more and more new cases will soon be that version of the virus, and they are especially worried about the South.
U.S. unemployment claims shoot up for first time in almost two months
Across the United States, first time jobless benefits claims shot up for the first time in nearly two months. The rate of new unemployment claims had been setting new pandemic-era lows each week since the beginning of May.
Americans expected to spend over $20 billion for Father’s Day this year
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and a new report indicates it could be a record in terms of how much people spend on gifts for Dad.
Powerful thunderstorms knock down trees and power lines in the Lowcountry
Wednesday morning, residents in the Lowcountry woke up to downed trees and power lines scattered on the ground. Powerful thunderstorms blew through the area, including strong winds, lightning, heavy rainfall and even hail.
Consumer News: Regulators looking into reports of Amazon Basics products catching fire, more teens finding jobs and more!
Consumer News: Regulators looking into reports of Amazon Basics products catching fire, more teens finding jobs and more!
Health experts expect more severe flu season this year
Flu season in 2020 was very mild, one reason experts say we could be more susceptible this time around
(CNN)— The efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19– lowered the threat of flu season last year in 2020. Now experts are warning that the upcoming flu season will be severe. Steve Nannes has the details. Categories: National News, News
Vice President Harris visits vaccination sites in Greenville, encourages more South Carolinians to get their shot
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her Monday in the Upstate encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vice president visited two vaccine sites in Greenville as a part of the White House’s “Month of Action” plan to reach millions of Americans that need to get vaccinated.
Grandmother in Iowa gains hundreds of social media fans by posting herself reading bedtime stories
In Iowa, a grandmother who reads bedtime stories has garnered hundreds of fans on social media. Grandma Bette, as she is known by her Facebook followers, is helping children of all ages relax before bedtime.
