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First SC trial resumes after COVID-19 shutdown with masks, shields and spread out jurors

Aug 5, 2020 9:29 PM EDT

Associated Press,

LAURENS, SC (AP) – The first trial in a South Carolina courtroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began includes spread out jurors, a glass shield around the witness stand and bailiffs reminding everyone that masks are required. The murder trial started Tuesday in Laurens County and was the first case tried in front of a jury since courts closed in mid-March…

Carowinds to remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to the pandemic

Aug 5, 2020 6:19 AM EDT

Blair Alzuro,

Carowinds amusement park will remain closed for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus. That means no Scarowinds this year.

SC business leaders call for protections from virus liability

By Meg Kinnard

Aug 5, 2020 3:55 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Many members of South Carolina’s business community are calling on the state’s federal lawmakers for protections from virus liability.

One killed in fatal crash on Belleville Road in Orangeburg

Aug 5, 2020 1:22 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say one person was killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Belleville Road.

Fatal collision in Calhoun County leaves one person dead

Aug 4, 2020 6:27 AM EDT

Blair Alzuro,

Highway Patrol says one person has died after a fatal collision Monday night in Calhoun County.Troopers say it happened at 9 p.m.

One fatally shot at large gathering on Cole Trestle Road in Fairfield

Aug 4, 2020 1:23 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Fairfield County deputies say one person was killed in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning.

Restrengthened Hurricane Isaias nears SC coast

Aug 3, 2020 10:15 PM EDT

Associated Press,

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) – Coastal shops and restaurants have closed early and both residents and tourists have abandoned the beaches as a newly restrengthened Hurricane Isaias speeds toward the Carolinas. The U.S. National Hurricane Center expected the storm to hit land later Monday night. Isaias was upgraded again to a hurricane Monday evening with maximum sustained winds of…