SCDP Press Clips for November 9, 2020
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INSIDE SOUTH CAROLINA
‘Do not concede, Mr. President,’ Senator Lindsey Graham says While some in his circle were nudging Trump to concede graciously, many of his Republican allies, including on Capitol Hill, were egging him on or giving him space to process his loss — at least for the time being.. Read More.
New business applications in SC jump as COVID-19 pandemic changes work for many Read More.
What does a Biden presidency mean for Charleston? The Charleston area has a special place in the heart of President-elect Joe Biden. As a U.S. senator, he developed close ties with the state through relationships with U.S. Senate colleagues Strom Thurmond, a Republican, and Fritz Hollings, a Charleston Democrat. More recently, his friendship with the Palmetto State’s U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, third in line in the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives, led to a key endorsement when Biden’s presidential campaign needed a kick.. Read More.
Contested McBee election headed to court. The contested races for mayor and town council of McBee are scheduled to be heard in a Darlington County courtroom on Nov. 10. Read More.
McMaster to visit Florence Co. Monday for ceremonial bill signing. Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by members of the General Assembly and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4431, South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act, today at 2:00 p.m. Read More.
SPORTS
Even With a New President, Sports at the White House Won’t Be the Same The politicization of the ceremonial visit to the Rose Garden by champions is one sign the presidential connection to sports is fraught, maybe inalterably. Read More.
SC State to play football beginning February 20th. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), which SC State plays in, announced Thursday its spring sports schedule. It will only involve divisional play in an effort to minimize travel time and expenses as well time missed out of class. Read More.
South Carolina Gamecocks to allow up to 3500 people for basketball this winter. Per South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order of July 29, 2020, stadiums and athletics venues were permitted to open and exceed the order’s guidelines if the department “can satisfactorily demonstrate an ability to comply with federal and state COVID-19 procedures and protocols to the Department of Commerce.” Read More.
NATIONAL NEWS
Tropical Storm Eta lashing South Florida Eta was hitting Florida after leaving scores dead and over 100 missing in Mexico and Central America. Read More.
McDonald’s to test McPlant, which includes its own meat-free burger, next year; Beyond Meat shares fall McDonald’s is creating its own plant-based line called “McPlant.” Read More.
Pence breaks silence to take credit for Pfizer vaccine - and drugs company immediately denies Trump involved Pfizer has clarified that the US government was not involved in their development of a Covid-19 vaccine. Read More.
This is the Rite Aid of the future Rite Aid is betting that new stores that put pharmacists at the front instead of the back will help it draw customers at a time when competition from online shopping is surging. Read More.
AROUND THE WORLD
Covid vaccine: First 'milestone' vaccine offers 90% protection The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. Read More.
A worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do? As Asia comes to terms with the reality of a Joe Biden administration, relief and hopes of economic and environmental revival jostle with needling anxiety and fears of inattention. Read More.
'Euphoria': Residents Of Harris' Ancestral Village In India Celebrate Her Win Firecrackers erupted Sunday in a tiny village surrounded by lush green rice paddies in southern India, where Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather was born. Residents wrote in colorful rangoli powder on a dirt lane in front of their homes: "Congratulations Kamala Harris. Pride of our village." Read More.
Ethiopia's army chief sacked as Tigray fighting continues The U.N. says nine million people are at high risk of being displaced by the fighting. Aid cannot reach Tigray as it has been sealed off - and communication with the region has also been cut off. Read More.
