NIH official says virus testing is a ‘failing,’ leaving cases uncounted
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health called the coronavirus testing system “a failing.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will announce temporary closures for schools across the state as more cases of coronavirus continue to emerge, according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press has learned the governor will announce Sunday the closure of all schools, with the possibility of allowing those districts in counties with no known COVID-19 cases to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill banning jails and prisons from using leg, waist and ankle restraints on pregnant women while they give birth. South Carolina is among only six states that don’t ban shackling pregnant inmates. The bill passed by the Senate earlier this month would also require pregnant inmates to only be handcuffed…
The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world’s most prestigious long-distance run.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert at the National Institutes of Health called the coronavirus testing system “a failing.”
The PGA Tour decided Thursday night to scrap the rest of The Players Championship and shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.
The Players Championship will not have spectators for the final three days at the TPC Sawgrass.
Iraq’s military said it opened an investigation into a rocket attack hours earlier that killed three servicemen, including two Americans.
Al-Amir Dawes scored 18 points, and eighth-seeded Clemson defeated ninth-seeded Miami 69-64 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
At least 30 deaths have been reported and the number of confirmed U.S. cases have exceeded 1,000 due to the coronavirus.
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A state Senator John Matthews announced he will not file for re-election later this month. Senator Matthews has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 and says he will step aside at the end of the year. The 79-year-old Democrat from Orangeburg County spent 10 years in the House after being elected in 1974….