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Olympic champion Aly Raisman calls for investigation into USA Gymnastics

Mar 2, 2021 6:21 PM EST

CNN,

Olympic gymnastic champion Aly Raisman is calling for an independent investigation into USA Gymnastics, after former gymnastics coach John Geddart killed himself after charges were announced against him for human trafficking and sexual assault.

Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, has died

Mar 2, 2021 6:16 PM EST

Associated Press,

According to a statement from his daughter, Vernon Jordan, a civil rights activist and former adviser to President Bill Clinton, has died.

Survey says SC is the state with the second fewest COVID-19 restrictions

Mar 2, 2021 6:08 PM EST

Mike Olson,

South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states in the country, according to one study. The survey, conducted by WalletHub, shows that South Carolina is the state with the second fewest coronavirus restrictions.

SC Philharmonic hosting “Concert of Classics” on Thursdays this Spring

Mar 2, 2021 6:04 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will host a “Concert of Classics” this spring. The four-part, hour-long concert series will take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting March 25.

Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published for portraying people in offensive ways

Mar 2, 2021 5:59 PM EST

CNN,

Six of Dr. Seuss’ books are on their way to becoming extinct. Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced it will stop publishing certain books because they “portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong.”

Historic marker honoring the civil rights movement in SC, unveiled in downtown Columbia

Mar 2, 2021 5:57 PM EST

Mike Olson,

There is now a permanent reminder of a landmark moment in the civil rights movement in South Carolina. Tuesday afternoon, the University of South Carolina’s Civil Rights Center unveiled a new historical marker to commemorate the courage of hundreds of students who marched on the Statehouse on March 2, 1961.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine

Mar 2, 2021 5:52 PM EST

Associated Press,

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.

Columbia City Council discusses updates to the state’s vaccination plan

Mar 2, 2021 5:45 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Columbia City Council met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the state moving to phase 1B in vaccination plans. The council said they’re looking forward to having South Carolinians vaccinated as soon as possible.

US Marshals, Crimestoppers looking for woman convicted of money laundering

Mar 2, 2021 4:40 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The United States Marshals Service and Midlands Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who failed to surrender to authorities following a money laundering conviction.

South Carolina Senate adds firing squad to execution methods

Mar 2, 2021 4:19 PM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina senators have added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can’t kill condemned inmates with lethal injection.

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Olympic champion Aly Raisman calls for investigation into USA Gymnastics

Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton adviser, has died

Survey says SC is the state with the second fewest COVID-19 restrictions

SC Philharmonic hosting “Concert of Classics” on Thursdays this Spring

Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published for portraying people in offensive ways

Historic marker honoring the civil rights movement in SC, unveiled in downtown Columbia

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine

Columbia City Council discusses updates to the state’s vaccination plan

US Marshals, Crimestoppers looking for woman convicted of money laundering

South Carolina Senate adds firing squad to execution methods

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