Gun sales hit new record in January
Gun sales hit a new record in January. Gun merchants sold more than two million firearms last month. That’s a 75% increase compared to January 2020, according to the National Shooting Sports Federation.
Author: Mike Olson
Capitol Police officer killed in riot, lies in honor in U.S. Capitol
The Capitol Police officer killed during last month’s insurrection, laid in honor Wednesday in the very building where he was killed.
Scientists study the effectiveness of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists in the United Kingdom believe a new vaccine may slow down transmission of the coronavirus.
Lexington Police investigating several vandalism incidents at East Towne Centre
The Lexington Police Department says they are investigating several vandalism incidents at the East Towne Centre on Sunset Boulevard.
DHEC: 1,762 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 64 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
UofSC creates project to document the experiences of residents during the Black Lives Matter movement
The University of South Carolina is documenting the experiences of residents during the expansion of the Black Lives Matter movement that took place over the summer.
Tesla recalling thousands of vehicles due to faulty touchscreens
Tesla is recalling 135,000 vehicles due to faulty touchscreens that can pose several safety risks. The recall applies to 2012-2018 Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles.
More than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since beginning of pandemic
As of January 28, more than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there was a 12% increase in child cases over the last two weeks.
FEMA committing additional $4.1 million for vaccination costs in SC
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committing an additional $4.1 million to South Carolina for coronavirus vaccination costs.
Columbia mask ordinance extended another 61 days
Columbia City Council officials have extended the city’s mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually on Tuesday, where the coronavirus remained a top priority.
