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Questions remain as SC virus committee winds down work

May 20, 2020 1:40 AM EDT

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AccelerateSC, a group that Gov. McMaster created to help South Carolina grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, is winding down its work.

Kentucky fires cheerleading staff after hazing investigation

May 18, 2020 1:55 PM EDT

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Kentucky has fired its cheerleading coaches after an internal investigation determined they failed to oversee off-campus events that included hazing, alcohol use and public nudity by the championship squad.

Harvick wins at Darlington as NASCAR returns to racing

May 17, 2020 7:50 PM EDT

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Kevin Harvick beat Alex Bowman to win NASCAR’s first race back, a spectacle closely watched to see if the largest racing series in the United States could successfully get back to work.

Police: 4 wounded in shooting at South Carolina party

May 17, 2020 5:48 PM EDT

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FILE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say four people were shot at a party in a rental house in South Carolina. Charleston Police said all four people of the wounded around 3 a.m. Sunday were taken to the hospital, but are expected to survive. Authorities say the party in a small house in downtown Charleston was advertised on social media….

Cooped up for weeks because of virus, SC beaches see surge

May 17, 2020 5:44 PM EDT

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – City officials at one of South Carolina’s most popular beaches knew visitors would return when they reopened during the coronavirus pandemic. They just didn’t think so many would come back at one time. Isle of Palms Mayor Jimmy Carroll said Saturday was the busiest day he has ever seen on his island southeast of Charleston in…