Dr. David Fowler, a former chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland and now a member of consulting firm, said that the fentanyl and methamphetamine in Floyd’s system, and possible carbon monoxide poisoning from auto exhaust, were contributing factors.
Democrats view the tax change as an opportunity to address income inequality worsened by the pandemic. According to some estimates, it would reduce the number of children living in poverty in the U.S. by more than half.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control says pausing the distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will have “less of an impact” on South Carolina than if the other authorized vaccines were put on hold.
Officials with the Mount Pleasant Fire Department said at 7:44 p.m. operators received a call about a fire on Seagull Drive. When crews arrived on the scene they saw heavy fire and smoke coming from a two-story townhome.
The City of Charleston has partially lifted its ordinance on face coverings by now recommending people wear masks outside. Masks are still required inside building in city limits, however there will be no fine for violators.
Authorities charged the teenager with the murder of a 14-year-old that happened near Santee on Oct. 5, 2020. The teen was charged after a warrant was obtained last Thursday.
Following a two-day hearing, a federal judge will now decide if the 20-year prison sentence of a former North Charleston Police officer should be vacated.
The request to pause Johnson and Johnson vaccinations could dampen efforts to reach herd immunity especially in rural communities where access to physical vaccination sites is more limited.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they were investigating unusual clots that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.
Spoleto Festival USA organizers say they have been working over the last year to plan a safe event.Last year, the major performing arts festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
