Officials say hurricane season may start early for seventh consecutive year
The National Hurricane Center is releasing its seasonal forecast Thursday. Officials say hurricane season may start early for the seventh year in a row.
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Colonial Pipeline CEO admits to paying millions in ransom to hackers
Colonial Pipeline’s CEO has admitted to authorizing a $4.4 million ransom payment to hackers.
House votes in favor of commission to investigate January 6 Capitol attack
Overnight, the House voted to form a 9/11 style commission to investigate the January attack on the Capitol. 35 Republicans broke with House Leader Kevin McCarthy by voting for the commission.
More information being learned about COVID-19 variants and vaccine boosters
We’re learning new information about Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines, plus variants and boosters.
Fort Jackson soldier suspended from duties following April arrest for sexual misconduct charge
According to officials, a Fort Jackson soldier has been suspended from his duties after he was arrested in April on a sexual misconduct charge. This marks the third person from Fort Jackson now facing charges since April.
W.A. Perry Middle School hosting COVID-19 vaccination “party” this Saturday
W.A. Perry Middle School will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination “party” with DJs, goody bags and door prizes this Saturday.
DHEC hosting virtual vaccine town hall with SCETV Thursday
DHEC is partnering with SCETV to host a live virtual town hall titled “A Shot of Hope: COVID-19 Vaccine Community Town Hall” tonight at 7 p.m.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott named 2021 SC Sheriff of the Year
Thursday morning, the The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced that Sheriff Leon Lott was named the 2021 South Carolina Sheriff of the Year by the SC Sheriff’s Association. This is Sheriff Lott’s second time winning the award, having also won in 2004.
SC DEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims for last week.
Chicago mayor: Only reporters of color get interviews to mark her 2-years in office
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the only one-on-one interviews she will do to mark two years on the job will be with journalists of color. Tweeting and then sending a letter to members of the City Hall press corps, the Black mayor explained she’s doing so to highlight the lack of diversity in newsrooms. Members of the…
