South Carolina News

Panthers Finalize Contracts With All 7 Defensive Draft Picks

The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.

AAA: Gas Price Volatility Low Across the Carolinas

Gas prices pushed downward three cents at most in the Carolinas, as the liability for prices to change rapidly and unpredictably is deemed low.

Unemployment Plummets In South Carolina As Hospitals Warn Crisis Looming

By reopening South Carolina after this spring’s COVID-19 shutdown, more than 100,000 people went back to work in June, according to unemployment figures released Friday.

Taco Bell Removing Nearly A Dozen Popular Items From Menu

Beginning August 13th, Taco Bell will be simplifying their menu. The company says the announcement comes after months of analyzing the new way they are running their restaurants.

South Carolina Sets One-Day COVID-19 Case Record With 2,335

South Carolina on Sunday reported the most newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in a single day since the pandemic started.

Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman At His Political Rally

Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Investigation Underway In Rock Hill After Armed Robbery Of Fast Food Chain

Rock Hill Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Thursday morning at a fast food chain.

3 More States Including South Carolina Share License Data For Citizenship Efforts

Iowa, South Carolina and South Dakota have now joined Nebraska in agreeing to share state driver’s license information with the U.S. Census Bureau to help the Trump administration to determine the citizenship status of every U.S. resident.

Target Joins List Of Major Retailers Mandating Masks

Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.

Panthers Offer PSL Owners Options For 2020 Season As Capacity Decreases

"In order to accommodate as many PSL Owners as possible in this reduced-capacity scenario, we plan to make a limited number of home games available to each account," the email states.

McMaster, SC Educators At Odds Over Reopening Schools

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and fellow Republican leaders of the House and Senate put their considerable power together on Wednesday to demand that schools across the state open five days a week for face-to-face instruction, even as COVID-19 cases continue to climb.

Walmart, Sam's Club To Require Customers To Wear Masks At All Its Stores

Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment And Fanatics Announce Long-Term, Omnichannel Retail Partnership

Under the new deal, Fanatics will operate both the e-commerce and physical retail experiences at Bank of America Stadium for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and Charlotte’s new MLS expansion franchise.

NFL Panthers Owner Establishes South Carolina Scholarships

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole are donating $567,000 over the next three years to establish a scholarship program at the University of South Carolina.

Mecklenburg Co. Considers Limiting Late Night Alcohol Sales

Mecklenburg County could soon join South Carolina in limiting late night alcohol sales. County manager Dena Diorio says it's something being considered amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases.

South Carolina Reports Coronavirus Death Of Child Under 5

South Carolina officials reported the state’s first pediatric death from the coronavirus on Saturday, announcing the death of a child under the age of 5.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Prohibits Alcohol Sales At Bars And Restaurants After 11pm In Attempt To Reduce Coronavirus Cases

To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited after 11:00 PM each night.