Also happening today, is the swearing in of the new Senate members. Following her own inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in three new Democratic senators. It will evenly split the Senate, with Harris deciding any tie-breaking votes. It’s the first time Democrats will have control of the Senate since 2014. Harris will be swearing in her own successor,…
As part of his final day in office, former President Trump granted a total of 143 pardons and commutations. A large majority of them were granted to individuals supported by criminal justice reform advocates, as well as those serving lengthy sentences for low-level offenses. But as expected, there were some controversial picks. The most notable includes that of Trump’s former…
In preparation for today’s inauguration, both former President Trump and President Biden delivered final remarks. In his farewell address to the nation last night, President Trump called on Americans to pray for the success of the incoming administration in order to keep “America safe and prosperous.” He also highlighted his accomplishments over the last four years. At his departure speech…
This morning, President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Biden who is now the 46th, and oldest, president of the United States amid the unprecedented circumstances of a global pandemic. Harris was sworn in by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She is now the first female,…
We joined Tom Winslow of Goldfinch Winslow at his office today to discuss legal actions that could be taken as a result of attending the riot at the U.S. Capitol. For more information, you can reach Tom at (843) 357-9301 or visit his website at www.GoldfinchWinslow.com.
Vaccine rollout continues statewide, but some leaders say it’s not happening fast enough. Yesterday, Tidelands Health began administering their first 200 vaccine doses to those age 70 and older with hopes to vaccinate 3,000 people by the end of the week. Publix has also become among the first grocery store chains to start setting vaccination appointments for those who are…
A South Carolina man has been arrested for allegedly participating in the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C. A warrant for the arrest of Andrew Hatley was first issued by the FBI yesterday after they received a selfie of Hatley at the U.S. Capitol. It was sent from a tipster who’d reportedly ‘known Hatley for years’. On Facebook, Hatley tried to…
An investigation is underway after a shooting broke out in Darlington County last night. According to deputies, the incident occurred in the 1800 block of Weaver Street, northwest of Timmonsville. Two people were reportedly hospitalized for injuries. It’s believed the victims were taken to MUSC Florence in a personal vehicle but the extent of their conditions remain unknown. More information…
A former Myrtle Beach mayor has passed away this weekend after a battle with Covid-19. It was confirmed on Saturday that former Mayor John Rhodes passed away. He served the city for 12 years before losing re-election to current Mayor Brenda Bethune in 2017. Since his passing, many have taken to social media to remember the many good things Rhodes…
President-elect Biden has released a list of his priorities for his first 100 days in office. First on his agenda is immediately reversing a decision signed by President Trump yesterday which lifts Covid-19 travel restrictions from Europe and Brazil by January 26th. Biden’s incoming administration confirmed shortly after, this change will not go into effect. They will instead strengthen current…
