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January 28, 2021

First US cases of South African coronavirus variant identified in South Carolina

A mutation of the novel coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has officially reached the United States. South Carolina health officials on Thursday announced that two cases of the variant — known as  B.1.351 — were identified in two residents with no recent travel history, suggesting they were locally acquired. 

January 27, 2021

Couple accused of having sex on Myrtle Beach Ferris wheel charged with more indecent exposures

The South Carolina couple busted earlier this month for allegedly having sex on Myrtle Beach’s landmark Ferris wheel has been arrested once again on similar public lewdness charges, according to local reports.

January 27, 2021

SC mayor calls on Chick-fil-A to help with COVID vaccine traffic backup: 'Call the pros'

The mayor of a South Carolina town explained on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday what prompted him to call a local Chick-fil-A manager when a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site got backed up last week, saying the manager helped provide “a retail mindset.”

January 24, 2021

States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit

GOP lawmakers in multiple states are aiming to relax certain gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to obtain a permit, continuing a trend that many gun control advocates say is frightening. 

January 20, 2021

Couple accused of filming public sex at Myrtle Beach attractions

They fell short of the Mile-High Club.

January 19, 2021

To speed COVID-19 vaccinations, South Carolina mulls limiting elective surgeries again

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster warned he could shut down elective surgeries in a bid to free up hospital staff and administer more COVID-19 vaccines, according to a report.

January 18, 2021

Freshman Republican lawmaker describes her first 100 hours in Congress as 'hell' after riot, impeachment

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., described her first 100 hours on Congress as "hell" Monday, telling "The Story" that the deadly Capitol riot, the fight over the Electoral College vote count and the second impeachment of President Trump represented an unbelievable series of events.

January 15, 2021

In South Carolina, retired nurses and medical students approved to administer COVID-19 vaccine

Retired nurses and medical students are now approved to administer the coveted coronavirus vaccines in South Carolina as the state moves closer toward opening up expanded access for residents.

January 14, 2021

Biden picks South Carolina’s Jaime Harrison to steer Democratic Party: sources

Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison on Thursday was named by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

January 13, 2021

Clyburn suggests 14th Amendment could bar Trump from holding office again

House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., told Fox News Wednesday that President Trump should be legally prevented from holding elected office again as the House impeached him for an unprecedented second time.