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Police secure the area after an incident at a carnival in Strepy-Bracquenies, Belgium on Sunday. A car slammed at high speed into revelers, killing six people and leaving 10 more with life-threatening injuries.

At least 6 people were killed when a driver slammed into Carnival revelers

Prosecutors, who are in the early stages of the investigation, said there were no elements to suspect terrorism was behind the incident. Ten other people suffered life-threatening injuries.

A Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is prepared during a pop-up vaccine clinic at Cristo Rey Church in East Austin on July 24, 2021.

Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6

No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect.

Surprise Jan. 6 hearing offers committee a glimpse inside Trump's inner circle

The committee unexpectedly called Tuesday's hearing on Monday after asserting no more hearings would occur until July.

Protesters hold flags as they are pushed back by police on Jan. 6, 2021, after President Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Trump pardoned almost every person who participated in the riot.

Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence

Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.

A festival for outdoor enthusiasts coming to SC

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, our state’s outdoor recreation economy generates over 72,000 direct jobs, which translates to almost $3 billion in wages and salaries, and contributes close to $6 billion to our state’s annual GDP. And these stats gave the idea to our next guest to start a new festival to showcase South Carolina’s most popular outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, cycling, paddling, and boating. Mike Switzer interviews Jacqui McGuinness, creator and director of the Everything Outdoor Fest taking place Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville.

SC DHEC continues to urge citizens that there is not any cause for alarm from the current outbreak of monkeypox or MPX as the health agency is calling it. SC DHEC is stressing that at-risk communities, specifically men who have sex with other men, contact the CareLine for a vaccine appointment at more than 14 locations across the state. That number is 1-855-472-3432. You can find out more information on scdhec.gov/MPX.

SC Lede: MPX-Factor

August 6, 2022 — The latest on monkeypox, or MPX, and the state's strategy to combat it; news on Sen. Lindsey Graham's, R-SC, subpoena drama with authorities in Georgia; updates on legislative movements in Congress and how South Carolina leaders have voted; and more.

The omicron variant isn’t the only surge South Carolina is experiencing right now; the seasonal flu (pictured) is also widespread across the state and more than 50 people out of more than 5,000 lab-confirmed flu cases have a coinfection with COVID.

SC Lede: The Situation is Flu-Vid

January 8, 2022 — The anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol; a preview of the upcoming South Carolina legislative session; the latest on the current flu season from SCDHEC; and more.

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.

Stupor Tuesday: Nikki Haley Calls it Quits

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 6, 2024: Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate and former governor, suspends her campaign following additional losses from Super Tuesday.

Jody Bryson, president and CEO of the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville, S.C.

Upstate S.C. business park releases economic impact study

A recent economic impact study is showing that our next guest’s 2600-acre business park in the Upstate is having a $6.1B annual impact on South Carolina’s economy.

“B” is for BMW

“B” is for BMW. BMW in Greer, SC, is the global producer for BMW X3, X4, X5, and X6 vehicles and coupes (and their variants) for more than 140 global markets.

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