Author: Laura Pence

Vice President Mike Pence Visits the Lowcountry

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife are visiting the lowcountry today. Before heading to Charleston, Pence met with Governor Henry McMaster at the University of South Carolina in Columbia to discuss what’s being done to stop the spread of covid-19 and the reopening of schools this fall. He will also attend a campaign event for Rep. Nancy mMace who’s…

Oxford’s Coronavirus Vaccine Appears Safe but More Research Needed

The closely watched covid-19 vaccine trial at oxford university is beginning to generate promising results. It’s one of only three vaccine trials to make it to phase 3 of clinical trials. The vaccine trial included 1,077 people age 18 to 55 with no history of coronavirus infection and took place in five UK hospitals from late April to late May….

Lawyer is Primary Suspect in Killing of Federal Judge’s Son

New details have emerged and the FBI has identified the person suspected of killing a New Jersey federal judge’s son and injuring her husband. Yesterday afternoon the FBI identified the accused suspect as Roy Den Hollander. They say Den Hollander was found dead, and law enforcement officials say the suspect died of what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot…

Florida Teachers Union Files Lawsuit Over Governor’s Plan to Reopen Schools

One of the largest teacher’s unions in Florida has filed a lawsuit over the state’s plan to reopen schools. The lawsuit was filed yesterday by “Florida Education Associated” in an attempt to stop Governor Ron Desantis and state education officials from sending children back for in-person classes this fall. Amid Florida’s surging coronavirus cases, the union is calling the move…

NFL Offers Players Association to Play Zero Preseason Games

Significant progress was made between the NFL and NFL players association yesterday. With training camp around the corner, NFL players launched a “we want to play” social media campaign on Sunday, calling out the league’s lack of health and safety plans. But now, significant progress has been made beginning with the agreement to daily covid-19 testing. Also, preseason is usually…

The Most Popular Ways Parents Have Bonded with Their Kids

Parents might call it bonding but children may say it’s torture… Moms and dads were asked to name the ways they’ve connected with their kids over the past few months and many have been forcing kids to listen to their favorite music, and watch old movies. They’ve also been playing more games, introducing them to classic tv shows, video gaming…

Crayola Releases Back to School Masks for Kids

Your kids may not be able to “mask” their feelings about going back to school, but, Crayola might help cheer them up. The crayon company is now helping your kids think about coronavirus safety, and fun, with a “5-pack” of school masks. Each one represents various colors of the Crayola spectrum, one for each day of the week. The masks…

These Are the Most Sunburned States

We’re one month into summer and if you’ve had to bust out the aloe already, you’re not the only one. Google revealed which states have suffered the most sunburns so far this year. Surprisingly, some sunny states like California ranked lower than expected, maybe because people who live there just wear more sunblock or have been stuck in quarantine. The…