Merrick Garland expected to be confirmed as next attorney general
Merrick Garland is expected to be confirmed as the next attorney general, with bipartisan support. President Biden’s nominee had the first day of his confirmation hearing on Monday.
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Lawmakers begin hearings on the attack of the U.S. Capitol
It’s been more than a month and a half since the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Now, lawmakers are holding hearings on what happened. Leaders are holding a public hearing for a joint investigation by two Senate committees.
Prisma Health offering second vaccine doses at two Midlands locations this week
Prisma Health is allowing only second doses of the coronavirus vaccine at two locations this week. Gamecock Park will offer second doses only from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Saturday. The Baptist Hospital on Sumter Street through Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
House to vote on President Biden’s COVID relief bill
President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill will go before the full House for a vote. The House Budget Committee voted to advance the legislation Monday.
RCSD: Man charged with attempted murder after firing gun at apartment building
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested a man for firing a gun at an apartment building on South Beltline Boulevard.
Former SC AG says ‘Heartbeat Bill’ could face years worth of hurdles
The Fetal Heartbeat Bill may have passed, but say it could stalled for some time before a final court decision
(CNN) — Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon believes it could take up to two years before the palmetto state’s fetal heartbeat bill could have a final court decision. As Elijah Brand reports for us this evening Condon says Roe V. Wade would need to be modified for the state to be able to constitutionally uphold the bill. Categories:…
Sumter PD: Columbia man arrested in connection with several vehicle break-ins
The Sumter Police Department says they arrested a man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins on Sunday.
U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announces resignation
In a statement released Tuesday, United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina Peter M. McCoy Jr. announced that he is resigning. McCoy says his resignation will be effective at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 28.
SCHP: One person fatally hit by a vehicle while walking on St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was fatally hit by a vehicle on Tuesday at St. Matthews Road.
Victim identified after fatal shooting on Resort Street in Santee
The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Resort Street in Santee.
