SC confronts worsening nursing shortage along with a growing demand for care
South Carolina is struggling to keep pace with the urgent demand for qualified nurses.
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Tag: COVID
Finding resilience through art
Tim Barlow’s life wasn’t over after he had a major stroke. His daughters had an idea. Painting has become a hallmark of his recovery.
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South Carolina’s economic metrics tell a confusing story
Despite some positive economic metrics, many residents are still suffering. Experts point to a loss of purchasing power.
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Richland County’s silent epidemic: Suicide rates rise, seniors at risk
Suicide rates in Richland County are rising, and one particularly vulnerable population is being affected the most.
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New Columbia coworking space aims to build community, flexible environment
A new coworking space is joining the downtown Columbia skyline. Venture X will be different than others. Think 18 stories up.
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Overcrowding at Columbia’s animal shelter is a dog problem. It costs some animals their lives
A dog peers around the corner of its kennel at the Columbia Animal Shelter. (Photo by Macaila...
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SC sees downward trend in updated COVID-19 vaccinations
The new mRNA vaccine has been available for about two months.
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Health experts encourage vaccines as cases of COVID, other respiratory illnesses grow
Health officials recommended people get vaccinated for the three most prominent respiratory illnesses – flu, COVID and RVS – ahead of the fall and winter season.
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Food banks still see high levels of hunger with COVID subsiding
South Carolina food banks and pantries are having to adjust to the recent nationwide changes in SNAP benefits.
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FAQ: How SNAP benefit changes are hitting SC households
SNAP benefits enacted during COVID have ended nationwide. At the end of March, all allotments will return to pre-COVID amounts.
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Potential DHEC split raises concerns among government officials, advocates
The Department of Health and Environmental Control could be broken into several agencies. Some public health officials are concerned about the potential fallouts.
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COVID 3 years later: Where is South Carolina now?
Just because infections and hospitalizations are down doesn’t mean COVID is gone.
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