Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
Archives: August 2020
ABC Columbia News Update
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Columbia PD arrest one man in connection with deadly weekend shooting
Columbia Police have arrested one man in connection with a deadly weekend shooting in Columbia. 42 year old, Jamaar Brown is charged..
RCSD investigate robbery at Waffle House on Broad River Road
Richland County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a robbery at a Waffle House at the 2000 block of Broad River Road.
Suspect extradited from North Carolina for fatal shooting in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County deputies say one man who fought extradition has been brought back to South Carolina to face a murder charge.
Today’s Forecast
Look for typical August weather this week. Highs in the low to mid 90’s with scattered late-day storms. Categories: Todays Forecast Tags: ABC Columbia Forecast
A Few Asteroids Headed Pretty Close to Us – But Don’t Worry
An Asteroid is going to pass pretty close to earth this November. By close, scientists estimate that it will pass somewhere between 4,700 and 260,000 miles from earth. Yes, that’s a big range. And it could even hit us. But not to worry. The estimated size is no larger than 10 feet across, which means that it will burn up…
#WeWantToPlay: Dabo Swinney, Trevor Lawrence, and Darien Rencher speak about Clemson’s push to play in 2020
Lawrence and Rencher saw the reports swirling around Sunday night over the potential suspension of the fall football season. Rather than sit and watch their fates be decided for them, they decided to act.
Gov. McMaster calls on DHEC to release numbers of students, staff who test positive for COVID-19
This comes after schools in Georgia and Tennessee reported outbreaks of the virus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to release data showing the impact of COVID-19 in schools once they reopen this fall. The Governor wrote a letter to the state’s public health agency asking to reveal the numbers of students and staff who tested positive for the virus….
Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race to Host Limited Fans at Darlington Raceway
All guests will be screened before entering the facility, required to wear face coverings and maintain six-feet of social distancing throughout the venue.
