Tag: pandemic
Senior Citizens connect through Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation, a social group for adults 55 and older, creates friendships for its members after loss and COVID.
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Stay-at-home moms face loneliness, often look for community online
Women taking care of children full time are dealing with isolation and shame in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Animal shelters are out of space – but not for reasons you think
A father and his daughter looked through the cages of kittens at City of Columbia Animal Services...
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As pandemic diminishes, what about the kids?
As the pandemic diminishes, parents with kids under 5 still worry about COVID-19 vaccinations.
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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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Want tequila? Good luck. Here’s how supply shortages affect S.C.
Nationwide, food and liquor shortages are affecting restaurants and businesses. Here’s what’s causing them and how they’re affecting South Carolina.
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Peeking into the world of books
A look into the future of publishing through the eyes of public libraries, local bookstores, and a publishing firm.
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UofSC economist predicts vaccinations will lead to faster economic recovery
As more South Carolinians take their vaccines, a UofSC economist predicts a statewide economic recovery this year.
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Working from home? UofSC Law professor explains the new virtual workforce in upcoming book
In a book coming out next month, UofSC Law professor Joseph Seiner analyzes the future of the workforce and how employment has changed in light of technology and the pandemic.
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UofSC announces in-person graduation at Williams-Brice Stadium this spring
Reactions to UofSC’s decision to hold in-person graduation, along with other schools plans across the state.
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Here – finally! – comes the bride
A boom in business for the wedding industry is expected in the near future, as many couples postponed their weddings due to the pandemic.
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New Johnson & Johnson vaccine creates relief and concern
As the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine arrives in South Carolina, residents aren’t sharing the same confidence as medical professionals in the newest vaccine.
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The monkeypox virus has received a lot of attention on social media. The vaccine is available in the Columbia area — but you might not be able to get it. @BozardCaleb has more: https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/monkeypox-vaccine-available-in-columbia-but-only-offered-to-high-risk-groups/
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