Evacuations ordered as crews battle massive California fire
Crews struggled Thursday to reign in a Southern California wildfire that exploded in size in a matter of hours north of Los Angeles.
Author: Associated Press
One person killed after “ambush” of deputies in small SC town
ANDERSON, SC (AP) – A shooting in a small South Carolina city involving sheriff’s deputies has left a man dead and a woman injured. Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride says the deputies were caught in an “ambush situation” Tuesday night when fired upon from a hill next to a Lowe’s parking lot in Anderson. The deputies returned fire and struck…
No roars at Augusta as Masters to be played without fans
That means all three majors in this year of COVID-19 will not have fans, and the silence figures to be most deafening at Augusta National when the Masters is played Nov. 12-15.
Media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97
Sumner Redstone, who built a media empire from his family’s drive-in movie chain, has died at the age of 97.
Most SC schools not offering fully in-person option despite Governor’s demands
Most SC schools to restart in-person just a few days a week
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Most school districts in South Carolina won’t open their doors to students all five days a week when they start the new academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the governor demanded all schools offer a five-day per week in-person option. The state Education Department approved the last of the reopening plans for all 81…
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.
Morikawa delivers a great shot in quiet moment to win PGA
Irmo’s Dustin Johnson finished tied for second after entering the final round with a one-stroke lead. This Johnson’s fifth second-place finish at a major.
Dustin Johnson emerges from a pack to lead PGA Championship
Johnson was among eight players who had at least a share of the lead at some point Saturday, a wild third round of low scores, long putts and endless possibilities.
NASCAR race at Darlington allowed to have fans thanks to ban exemption
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Fans can watch September’s NASCAR race at Darlington in person thanks to exceptions granted to South Carolina’s rule banning gatherings of more than 250 people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Commerce reviews requests to have crowds of more than 250 at events and has given approval to at least 71 large gatherings. Along with…
Clemson pauses DE Xavier Thomas for virus-plus
Thomas started eight games last season, finishing with two sacks and 31 tackles. Swinney said Thomas attended practice to support his teammates.
