Palmetto Sportmen's Classic canceled for 2nd year.

The annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic, scheduled for March 26-28 at the S.C. State Fairgrounds, has been canceled.

The decision to cancel the event for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic was made by the Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

"The health and well-being of South Carolinians and others traveling to South Carolina's largest hunting, fishing and outdoor expo remain our top concern," Dan DuPre, Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic director, said in a news release. "We must take every precaution to protect the thousands of attendees, vendors and volunteers expected to attend the event."

Nearly 40,000 people attend the annual event, according to the...