A twister touched down in Allendale Tuesday afternoon in a path of rain and wind that ripped through South Carolina and the region. Be on the watch today for more bad weather, which forecasters say could happen again as spring weather is increasingly unpredictable. More: The New York Times, The Orangeburg Times and Democrat, WCBD TV, WCIV TV, WLTX
In other headlines:
DHEC reports 951 new cases in week, 2 deaths. South Carolina health officials on Tuesday reported 951 total new cases of COVID-19 between March 27 and April 2, with 632 confirmed. Two total new deaths were also reported, both of which were confirmed. As of April 2, 132 COVID-19-positive individuals are hospitalized, and 10 COVID-19-positive individuals are ventilated. More: Charleston City Paper, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times
Two GOP superintendent candidates lacking required degree drop out of race. Two of the eight GOP candidates for state superintendent have withdrawn from the race, acknowledging they lack an almost-forgotten qualification for the job. More: The Post and Courier, The State
S.C. Republican lawmaker hit with 133 ethics charges. State Rep. Jonathon Hill, a Townville Republican, is facing more than 130 ethics charges related to allegations saying he spent campaign money on a personal mortgage and failed to report accepted cash donations. More: The State, The Post and Courier
Mace says she raised $1M after Trump backed Arrington. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace raised more than $1 million in the first quarter of the year, the majority coming in shortly after former President Donald Trump backed one of her GOP primary opponents. More: Associated Press, The State, The Post and Courier
S.C. transgender bill pushes past more than 1,000 amendments. South Carolina House Republicans on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools in colleges, outlasting more than 1,000 amendments by Democrats. More: Associated Press, The State, The Post and Courier
Air show returning to Joint Base Charleston for first time in four years. Joint Base Charleston is holding its air show this weekend for the first time in four years. More: The Post and Courier
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