Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley stepped in it on Monday with an overzealous, flag-waving appeal on George Washington’s birthday, Monday. Just to be clear: Washington became president after the Constitution was ratified and the continental military was not exactly “unstoppable,” the internet let her know. Source: Twitter/Newsweek
A new report from a University of South Carolina economist shows the continued economic recovery of the state’s manufacturing industry, while travel and tourism continues to lag. Source: Live 5 News
Charleston County, one of the state’s highest-population counties, is leading the state in vaccinations. Source: Count on 2
AP headline: “Vaccine delays leave grocery workers feeling expendable”
Meanwhile, state lawmakers are considering breaking up the Department of Health and Environmental Control. Source: AP
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