63° Sunny Login Buy & Sell My Account Subscribe E-Paper Obituaries Newsletters News Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press 1 hr ago Former SC commerce chief Joe Taylor set to take council seat shaping Columbia policy By Stephen Fastenau sfastenau@postandcourier.com 2 hrs ago He’s been a frequent critic of Columbia’s business climate. Gilbreth column: Some truisms about wine and the second glass test By Edward M. Gilbreth 4 hrs ago The consumption of fine wine and spirits needs to be approached responsibly for two reasons: 1) Alcohol in general has caused a multitude of societal ills over the millennia, which always needs to be borne in mind, and (with that preface and on a much lighter note), 2) They can put a serious dent in one’s pocket book. After an accident damaged his teeth, man want nothing more than to dig into a steak 4 hrs ago Alan hasn’t smiled in years. Sign up for our twice-daily email briefing! All the South Carolina news you need to know delivered to your inbox 365 days a year. SIGN ME UP Deaths Summary for Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 10 hrs ago The Post and Courier Deaths and Funerals for Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 10 hrs ago BAKER, Bernard, Mount Pleasant Report: US should make less plastic to save oceans By SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press 12 hrs ago America needs to rethink and reduce the way it generates plastics because so much of the material is littering the oceans and other waters, the National Academy of Sciences says in a new report. +4 Summerville community arts programs weathered a pandemic. Now they’re back. By Isabelle Altman ialtman@postandcourier.com 15 hrs ago Nearly two years after the pandemic-induced shutdown, Summerville’s music and theater community is coming back to life with live performances through the holidays and into the new year. Performances from groups like Flowertown Players and the Summerville Orchestra began this fall and will continue into the new year. +2 SC House votes to gives redistricting bill top priority, angering anti-mandate protesters By Seanna Adcox sadcox@postandcourier.com 16 hrs ago The South Carolina House voted Dec. 1 to make its redistricting bill the top priority for a special session called specifically to pass the post-census voting lines, angering protesters in the lobby pushing for legislation barring vaccine mandates Goose Creek still mapping out plans for more than $21M in COVID relief funding By Jerrel Floyd jfloyd@postandcourier.com 17 hrs ago The city joined its neighbors in Moncks Corner and Berkeley County Council in using some of its federal COVID-19 relief funds to support its employees. Putin demands NATO guarantees not to expand eastward By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press 18 hrs ago President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow would seek Western guarantees precluding any further NATO expansion and deployment of its weapons near his country’s borders, a stern demand that comes amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. +2 Former Charleston County coroner candidate arrested in fatal hit-and-run By Olivia Diaz and Jocelyn Grzeszczak odiaz@postandcourier.com jgrzeszczak@postandcourier.com 18 hrs ago Herbert S. Fielding is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Fielding, 68, ran for county coroner in 2020 and campaigned to be a state senator in 2013. Women’s tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns By HOWARD FENDRICH Associated Press 18 hrs ago The head of the women’s professional tennis tour announced Wednesday that all WTA tournaments would be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a Grand Slam doubles champion who accused a former high-ranking government official in that country of sexual assault. USC faculty asked to meet with ‘preferred’ presidential candidate By Jessica Holdman jholdman@postandcourier.com 18 hrs ago University of South Carolina faculty will meet with a “preferred candidate” to head the state’s largest university. DHEC says protection methods remain the same regardless of omicron or other COVID variants Zharia Jeffries zjeffries@postandcourier.com 18 hrs ago The United States reported its first case of the omicron variant on Dec. 1 in California. On the same day, South Carolina recorded 806 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths related to the virus. +2 North Charleston neighborhood wants land returned to community for affordable housing By Rickey Ciapha Dennis Jr. rdennis@postandcourier.com 18 hrs ago Union Heights was among several African American communities negatively impacted by the construction of Interstate 26 when the highway sliced through their neighborhoods. US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler By ZEKE MIILLER and RAF CASERT Associated Press 20 hrs ago Dr. Anthony Fauci told reporters that the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29. Fauci said the person was vaccinated but had not received a booster shot and was experiencing “mild symptoms.” +2 Mother sues day care, providing video of employee and 3-year-old son By Alexandra Koch and Olivia Diaz akoch@aikenstandard.com odiaz@postandcourier.com 20 hrs ago A day care provider with seven centers in the Charleston area and dozens more across South Carolina is being sued by the mother of a 3-year-old boy who claims her child was assaulted in an Aiken facility. +2 Michigan teen charged in Oxford High School shooting that killed 4 By COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press 20 hrs ago A 15-year-old boy was charged Wednesday with murder, terrorism and other crimes for a shooting that killed four fellow students and injured others at a Michigan high school. Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press 20 hrs ago The fate of the court’s historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion throughout the United States and its 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which reaffirmed Roe, probably won’t be known until next June. SC state Sen. Marlon Kimpson will attend Joe Biden’s National Christmas Tree Lightning By Thomas Novelly tnovelly@postandcourier.com 21 hrs ago The Dec. 2 tree lighting will be the 99th annual tree lightning since the tradition began with President Calvin Coolidge in the 1920s. Coastal Conservation League leader announces exit, sparking national search for replacement By Chloe Johnson cjohnson@postandcourier.com 22 hrs ago Laura Cantral is stepping down from her position as executive director of the Coastal Conservation League, one of South Carolina’s most prominent environmental groups. Trump Jr. fundraiser nets McMaster campaign $250K By Nick Reynolds nreynolds@postandcourier.com 23 hrs ago Donald Trump Jr. headlined a fundraiser for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s reelection campaign Tuesday night, bringing in more than a quarter-million dollars. Fort Mill plans for e-learning before expected COVID spike; others await CDC, DHEC By Hillary Flynn hflynn@postandcourier.com 23 hrs ago The Fort Mill School District in the Upstate will return to e-learning shortly before the winter break in anticipation of a rise in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, a reaction to the latest coronavirus variant. Daughter of ‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle arrested after Myrtle Beach traffic stop By Richard Caines rcaines@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 The daughter of Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari and star of the “Tiger King” documentary, was arrested after a traffic stop in Myrtle Beach on Nov. 28, accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Activists call for non-fatal strangulation in SC to be classified as felony By Olivia Diaz odiaz@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 Melissa Mitchum, a survivor of non-fatal strangulation in the Charleston area, said cases similar to Gabby Petito’s killing are more common than people may think. +3 South Carolina veterinarian awards give vets a boost after challenging year By Emma Whalen ewhalen@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a host of new challenges to the veterinary profession. +2 What’s next for SC’s Black-owned bank after $20M in outside investment By Jessica Holdman jholdman@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 Columbia-based Optus Bank, which played an outsized role doling out federal COVID-19 relief loans to small business, received an influx of dollars as major institutions scrambled to make financial contributions aimed at addressing economic inequalities. +4 Viral vegan influencer opens Nexton Square’s second juice and smoothie shop By Zharia Jeffries zjeffries@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 Nearly 10 years after going viral, vegan influencer, Ashley Renee Chong, and husband Andrew Scott, are just a few weeks into their latest adventure, opening Gym Juice Bar, an all natural juice bar serving Chong’s original smoothie recipes and post-workout meals. Father skipping meals so his kids can eat after wife dies from COVID complications Dec 1, 2021 Lamar currently finds himself in a situation that he never thought he would be in: skipping meals so his two young children can eat. +4 Hicks: King Street has multiple reasons to celebrate this holiday season By Brian Hicks bhicks@postandcourier.com Dec 1, 2021 Charleston will light the Christmas tree in Marion Square on Thursday, but King Street is already celebrating. Deaths and Funerals for Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 BENNETT, Timothy, North Charleston Deaths Summary for Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 The Post and Courier +2 Fast food employee at Charleston airport arrested on gun possession charge By Steve Garrison sgarrison@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 A woman employed by a fast food restaurant at Charleston International Airport was arrested Nov. 30 after airport security found a stolen pistol in her handbag. US panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck By MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 “I see this as an incredibly difficult decision with many more questions than answers,” said panel chair Dr. Lindsey Baden of Harvard Medical School, who voted in favor of the drug. He said FDA would have to carefully tailor the drug’s use for patients who stand to benefit most. +16 Attorney: Potter will testify at trial; 4 jurors seated By STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot Daunte Wright will testify at her trial, her attorney said Tuesday as jury selection began with potential panelists questioned closely about their attitudes on policing, protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. +6 Christmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Ahead of Christmas, a towering wooden screen – once blackened with soot from millions of worshippers’ candles – is being restored to its gilded glory in the Church of the Nativity, built at the site where many believe Jesus was born. Former SC gubernatorial candidate agrees to pay $33,300 to end 3-year ethics case By Seanna Adcox sadcox@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 Democrat Phil Noble’s campaign illegally spent nearly $3,660 on personal expenses — including on Netflix, Hulu, food, and gas — withdrew $2,000 in cash from ATMs, did not file three campaign statements on time, and failed to provide details about 92 donors Civil trial in Floyd case on pace for January jury selection Nov 30, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal civil rights trial of the four former Minneapolis police officers indicted in the killing of George Floyd is on track to begin in January, according to a judge’s letter. SC has over 1,000 vacant teacher positions, the most since 2001 By Hillary Flynn hflynn@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 The number of vacant teacher positions in South Carolina has increased by 88 percent in the last two school years, and by 50 percent compared to last year, according to a report released by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement. Money dispute led to Moncks Corner restaurant slaying, court records say By Steve Garrison sgarrison@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 Askari Rashad Dash is charged with murder and two firearm offenses on allegations he fatally shot Dewayne White outside the Atlantis Restaurant and Lounge, records show. SLED releases 911 call of longtime housekeeper’s 2018 fall at Murdaugh hunting lodge By Olivia Diaz and Jocelyn Grzeszczak odiaz@postandcourier.com jgrzeszczak@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 “My housekeeper has fallen and her head is bleeding,” Maggie Murdaugh told the 911 operator shortly before 9:30 a.m. “I cannot get her up.” +2 Charleston aims to buy land for waterfront park while quashing entrepreneur’s house plan By Emma Whalen ewhalen@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 Entrepreneur Martin Sprock has twice attempted to get plans approved for a waterfront house south of Broad but faced opposition from neighborhood groups and preservationists. The city of Charleston plans to step in and buy his land instead. +4 Lucile MacLennan, esteemed native plant champion, dies at 101 By Maura Hogan mhogan@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 A recent recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, MacLennan’s contributions to Charleston gardening with native plant species are legion. Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 6 at Michigan high school By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher, authorities said. Powell says Fed may accelerate pullback in economic support By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation, which Powell acknowledged will likely persist well into next year. Appeals court weighs Trump arguments to withhold records By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for former President Trump and the House committee seeking the records as part of its investigation into the Capitol riot. Trump’s attorneys want the court to reverse a federal judge’s ruling allowing the National Archives and Records Administration to turn over the records after Biden waived executive privilege. +3 Charleston Housing Authority offers county $1M for an acre of land on peninsula By David Slade dslade@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 The city of Charleston’s housing authority is hoping to build affordable housing for people with low to moderate incomes on the upper peninsula plot. Omicron variant may have reached Europe earlier than thought By RAF CASERT and ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press Nov 30, 2021 Economic powerhouses Japan and France reported their first cases of the omicron variant Tuesday, while new findings indicated the mutant coronavirus had already slipped into Europe close to a week before South Africa sounded the alarm. Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene slams SC’s Nancy Mace as ‘trash’ in Twitter spat By Thomas Novelly tnovelly@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 The comment started a Twitter feud between Greene and Mace, taking over their respective feeds for the majority of the day. DHEC reports 485 new COVID cases and 1 more death Zharia Jeffries zjeffries@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 The state health agency reported 485 newly confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases and one death related to the virus Nov. 30. SC’s major universities requiring vaccines for employees to meet federal contractor rules By Jessica Holdman jholdman@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 South Carolina’s major research universities have told all employees who come in contact with federal contractors they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4. SC Libertarian Party decrees it’s OK for the state to secede from Union again By Schuyler Kropf skropf@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 The S.C. Libertarian Party has announced an addition to its party platform that backs anyone being able to “dissociate from the Union of the United States, if necessary.” +6 Mosquito Beach, once a destination of African Americans, now under restoration By Adam Parker aparker@postandcourier.com Nov 30, 2021 National Park Service grants have helped kickstart an effort to renovate the Pine Tree Hotel and Island Breeze Restaurant on a historic spit of land that’s part of the Sol Legare community. 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