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International scholarships shortened, canceled due to COVID-19
University of South Carolina students and alumni have experienced abrupt changes to their international fellowship experiences due to COVID-19.
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Gov. McMaster to allow beaches, retail stores to reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that beaches and retail stores will be allowed to reopen.
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A day in the life of a grocery store worker
Emily Schultz talks about her job as a grocery store worker during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Recovery continues in Hampton County after Monday’s lethal tornadoes
Residents of some South Carolina counties are dealing with devastation from Monday’s tornadoes even as they must social distance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Easter Sunday church services move online
Gov. Henry McMaster says he’s not going to infringe on anyone’s First Amendment right to celebrate Easter this Sunday, but encourages people to practice safe social distancing norms if they are going out to church and enjoy services online if they can.
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Gyms close physical doors, open virtual ones
Local gyms are providing virtual workout classes and other exercise content to help keep the community healthy during the quarantine.
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As coronavirus cases rise, McMaster issues stay-at-home order
As states wrestle with rising numbers of coronavirus cases, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state-wide stay-at-home order, effective April 7. He also issued restrictions for businesses and asked churches to meet online or outdoors.
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What fixing ‘Malfunction Junction’ could mean for business
The Carolina Crossroads project to fix “Malfunction Junction” is in the land acquisition phase. But what will business look like for those that don’t have to relocate?
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The power of human connection in a time of pandemic
Students say social distancing due to COVID-19 has an impact on their mental health, but they are finding ways to cope with the challenges they have encountered.
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A year after Samantha Josephson’s murder, Uber has new safety features
Uber has rolled out new safety verifications a year after the death of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson, who was kidnapped after she entered a car she mistook for her ride share.
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Drought-free SC: 2020 rainfall measures above average
Columbia has received 13 inches of rain in 2020, a number more than double last year’s at this time, according to the National Weather Service. Despite some negative impacts, this rain has brought the Midlands out of a drought.
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Union Carnegie Library is ‘one-stop shop’ for county citizens
The Union County Carnegie Library houses many books, but it also serves as the home base for many services and organizations in the city of Union, South Carolina.
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