Division over mask guidelines grows in cities across the nation
Division over mask guidelines grows in cities across the nation
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Consumer News: Experts note “shrinkflation” on store shelves, average rent increases in the Midlands and more
Consumer News: Experts note “shrinkflation” on store shelves, average rent increases in the Midlands and more.
No charges to be filed in the death of Jamal Sutherland in a Lowcountry jail
No charges will be filed against the deputies involved in the death of a mentally ill man in the Lowcountry. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said that evidence from the lengthy investigation into the death of Jamal Sutherland would not lead to convictions of the officers involved.
Vaccination rates slow as the Delta variant continues to spread
Here in South Carolina and across the country, health officials say the COVID-19 vaccination rate has slowed as the Delta variant continues to spread.
White House designating $100 million for vaccine outreach at rural health clinics
Rural health care clinics are getting a shot in the arm from the federal government. Friday morning, the White House announced it is designating $100 million for the clinics’ vaccine outreach efforts.
President Biden hopeful lawmakers will reach agreement on infrastructure deal next week
President Joe Biden is looking ahead to Monday, when he expects lawmakers to come to an agreement on an infrastructure deal. Wednesday, the Senate took up a test vote on the bill to start debate, but Senate Republicans voted against it.
With food and gas prices rising, residents in the president’s hometown say they feel the impact
The prices of food and gas are going up, and some experts fear inflation will get worse. Residents in President Biden’s hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania say they’re already feeling the impact.
West coast fires now visible on East coast, force evacuations
Officials say there are currently more than 75 active fires scoarching more than a million acres
(CNN) — Out West, the extreme heat and dry conditions are only fueling raging wildfires. Right now, there are more than 75 active fires across 13 states burning through more than a million acres. Isabel Rosales has more on the forced evacuations and the smoke now visible on the East coast. Categories: National News, News
Stranger steps in to help crisis response dog get home after injury in Surfside
A dog who served as an emotional relief canine after the Surfside collapse is now home resting in Philadelphia. The trained crisis response dog got hurt while helping dig through the rubble. That injury made returning home difficult, until a good Samaritan stepped in.
As the school year approaches, vaccine makers ramp up testing efforts for children
As schools in the U.S. get ready to reopen for the fall semester, vaccine makers are ramping up their COVID-19 testing on children under 12.
