Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office looking for individuals connected to double murder on Coleman Avenue
Orangeburg County deputies are searching for multiple individuals connected to a double murder last week.
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US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
By Zeke Miller
The U.S. said Monday it will ease airline restrictions this fall on travel to the country for people who have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test, replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are far lower.
DHEC: 2,862 new cases of COVID-19, 23 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,862 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Sumter County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in collision involving a deputy
The Sumter County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in a collision involving a deputy last week.
Analysis finds many insurance plans no longer waiving out-of-pocket COVID-19 treatment costs
Many coronavirus patients recovering from long hospital stays are surprised to find that the days of full COVID-19 coverage are over.
FBI searches Florida home of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend
By Curt Anderson
FBI agents and police Monday swarmed the home of the boyfriend wanted for questioning in the disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose body was apparently discovered over the weekend at a Wyoming national park months after the couple set out in a van on a cross-country trek.
LCSD: One charged, one still wanted for weekend shooting off Platt Springs Road
Lexington County deputies say one man is charged and another is still wanted for a weekend shooting off Platt Springs Road.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
SC Senate sets criteria; asks for public redistricting maps
By Jeffrey Collins
Senators are asking the public to submit proposed maps on new districts in South Carolina based on the 2020 U.S. Census as a special House committee wraps up a series of public meetings on redistricting across the state. Lawmakers are using the Census data to draw maps for the 46 state Senate districts, 124 state House districts and seven U.S. House districts.
Columbia bans open carry of guns at festivals and parades
South Carolina’s capital city will not allow people to carry guns in the open during protests, festivals or other events that need a city permit.
