NASA’s rover, Perseverance, is safely on Mars and ready to explore the planet. Its seven month journey ended with “seven minutes of terror” Thursday afternoon. That’s what scientists call the rover’s landing phase.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Richland County Library will provide free COVID-19 drive-through testing Friday and Saturday. You can get tested at the library’s Sandhills location at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia.
Costco says it has started offering coronavirus vaccines to eligible people in several states, including South Carolina. It says it’s administering vaccines as soon as they become available, as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Friday morning, AARP South Carolina hosted a statewide telephone town hall with state and medical experts. Leaders are hoping to bring information to older South Carolinians about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process in the state.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Thursday evening.
Due to weather conditions, Prisma Health says it is moving all Gamecock Park vaccination appointments for Friday to its Baptist Hospital Breast Center Hospital on Sumter Street.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold. But the crisis was far from over, with many people still in need of safe drinking water. Fewer than a half-million homes remained without electricity, although utility…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida man accused of trying to organize an armed response to supporters of former President Donald Trump when they were expected at the state Capitol last month has been indicted on federal charges. Court records show a federal grand jury in Tallahassee on Thursday formally charged Daniel Baker. Authorities say Baker was using social media…
Rennia Davis scored all 24 of her points in the second half and No. 21 Tennessee beat second-ranked South Carolina 75-67 on Thursday night, ending the Gamecocks’ 31-game conference winning streak.
(CNN) — Singer, actress Dolly Parton says “thanks, but no thanks” to the idea of having an official Dolly statue erected in her honor. It’s a response that left fans even more smitten with the statuesque national treasure. Parton, who has turned down the Medal of Freedom twice now, took to twitter saying she was honored and humbled by the…
