COVID-19
University relaxes masking as DHEC begins to close testing sites
The University of South Carolina announced on Monday that it will relax a campus-wide mask mandate, citing low case numbers among students and faculty.
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UofSC faculty adapt to virtual learning amid pandemic
Professors at the University of South Carolina offer a glimpse of virtual learning during Covid-19. Most faculty recognized the benefits of online classes, but overall preferred an in-person experience.
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SC health officials warn of new COVID Omicron variant
State health officials urge vaccination as protection from new Omicron variant, which entered the U.S. Wednesday.
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Churches suffered losses during the pandemic. This congregation lost its pastor.
Chairs separated for social distancing. Fist bumps and waves instead of hugs and handshakes. New pastors in the pulpit. South Carolina churches have been affected by the pandemic in many ways and some are changed forever.
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DHEC provides Covid-19 update for the holiday season
DHEC discusses precautions that should be taken during holidays travels.
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Who is speaking up for S.C. teachers?
Teachers aren’t speaking up for themselves in a time of extra stress and additional classroom obligations the president of the South Carolina Education Association said this week. Sherry East lays the blame on a “culture of fear” and intimidation tactics.
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Pandemic turns children’s mental health issues into national emergency
Children’s mental health has been getting worse over time with the advent of social media, but isolation and other stressors from the pandemic have exacerbated issues, according to national pediatric organizations.
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Forget the Grinch: How supply chain disruptions threaten to steal Christmas
Bottlenecks and disruptions in the global supply chain continue to impede commercial stocking heading into the holiday season. Holiday items, such as artificial Christmas trees, are in high demand and short supply, threatening to cause problems for last-minute shoppers.
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The Lotus Alliance helps incarcerated mothers, provides doulas
The Lotus Alliance, a Columbia-based charity organization, aims to help incarcerated expectant mothers by providing doulas to assist before, during and after they give birth.
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Restaurants bounce back despite Covid-19, supply challenges
Economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic caused the U.S. Small Business Administration to implement the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a small business grant designed to support restaurants through the remainder of the pandemic.
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Mask mandate or mask suggestion: Is the ordinance being enforced?
The University of South Carolina is within city of Columbia limits, meaning the mask ordinance...
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Covid-19 cases down almost 50% in SC
The South recently underwent a huge surge in Covid-19 cases, fueled by the Delta variant and a vaccination rate below the national average. Now, cases are slowing down once again.
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