President Joe Biden today is expected to give an update on the U.S. response to the emerging Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, which appears to have started in southern Africa and is spreading globally. Federal health officials, saying the pandemic is far from over, are urging unvaccinated Americans to get immunized as a way of protecting themselves from the new, infectious variant strain of the virus. More: The New York Times, The Washington Post
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Redistricting plans face busy week in S.C. South Carolina’s work to draw new districts after last year’s U.S. census should get closer to completion this week. The state Senate committee handling redistricting will hold a public meeting Monday. More: Associated Press, Charleston City Paper
Charleston Piggly Wiggly site upgrades may modernize West Ashley. The redevelopment of the former Piggly Wiggly site, slated to house 60,000 square feet of civic, office and retail space, may turn the tide for West Ashley. More: The Post and Courier
Rising fuel costs likely to drive up S.C. electric bills. Electric bills are likely to increase next year for South Carolina customers served by Dominion Energy or two units of Duke Energy. More: Associated Press
SEWE now a permanent fixture at Charleston Visitor Center. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a major event that kicks off Charleston’s busy tourism season, now has a year-round presence at the downtown visitor center. More: The Post and Courier
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