Darlington Raceway set for first of 2 NASCAR weekends
Darlington Raceway officials are excited about hosting the first of two scheduled NASCAR weekends, something the track hadn’t featured since 2004.
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SCHP: One dead after early morning collision on I-77 North
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, one individual died as a result of a vehicle collision on I-77 in the early morning hours of Thursday.
RCSD, other officials provide updates on the arrest of a soldier accused of hijacking a school bus Tuesday
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott provided an update on the investigation into an armed Fort Jackson soldier who left the fort and hijacked a Richland Two school bus this morning. ABC Columbia’s Josh Berry was at the press conference.
Weekend lottery jackpots totaling over $500 million
Lottery players will have a chance at two jackpots this weekend, totaling over $500 million.
Getting vaccinated could win you tickets to the Super Bowl
If football fans need another reason to get vaccinated, how about free Super Bowl tickets? The NFL announced they’re giving away 50 free tickets to fans who share their story on why they chose to get vaccinated.
Moderna says its vaccine is 96% effective in kids ages 12-17
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in kids ages 12-17. The company’s CEO said the shot was well tolerated in that age group, with no serious safety concerns.
National Day of Prayer celebrated at the Statehouse Thursday
People gathered at the State House today to lift their hands up for the National Day of Prayer. It’s observed each year on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray or meditate for the nation.
Experts predict the country is still down seven million jobs from last year’s shutdown
America lost more than 20 million jobs in one month when the country shut down last year, and experts say millions are still out of work
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott provides identity of Ft. Jackson soldier accused of hijacking a school bus
This afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released the identity of a Fort Jackson soldier who was arrested for hijacking a school bus at around 7 a.m. The sheriff says 23-year-old Jovan Collazo will face 19 counts of kidnapping in addition to other charges.
Major South Carolina bridge closing, just 17 days projected
A massive bridge repair project on one of South Carolina’s busiest highways begins Thursday night. The project will close the southbound Interstate 77 bridge over the Catawba River near Rock Hill and will likely cause commuting headaches.
