A University of South Carolina student has been working to make masks since on-campus classes were called off. Hart Bridges spent the last year as a freshman enrolled at the Darla Moore School of Business at USC Columbia.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced 248 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 6 additional deaths
South Carolina’s unemployment rate soared to a level never seen in more than 40 years of reporting as the coronavirus wiped out nearly half the state’s restaurant tourism and other hospitality jobs.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released on Friday have listed 33 nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Midlands as having at least one confirmed case or death related to COVID-19 among residents or staff members.
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start to the summer, and after weeks of staying at home, some people are expected to head to the beaches, pools, or visit family and friends.
Trichelle McDaniel came to Touro's Emergency Room on March 11th with flu-like symptoms. She was 35 weeks pregnant. It was soon discovered she was positive for Covid-19. She went into preterm labor and had to undergo an emergency C-section.
A Midlands organization which offers utility and rental assistance year-round, is now expanding those services to meet the increased demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With many South Carolinians relying on the internet for work, schooling, and even getting medical help, some said the COVID-19 pandemic has shown South Carolina needs to bridge the digital divide.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce confirmed Thursday the number of South Carolinians to file initial unemployment claims has topped the half-million mark.
Of 2,244 team members and contractors who work at the Tyson chicken plant who were tested for the virus, 570 tested positive, the company said in a statement.
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is fighting for the release of state prisoners who have a higher risk for complications and death related to COVID-19.
State leaders are working on a plan to reopen schools, and one issue on the table is finding time to catch up students who may have fallen behind during the pandemic.
South Carolina Housing will be providing approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health professionals at the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in the Pee Dee are awaiting the results of two experimental COVID-19 treatments. Right now, there is no FDA-approved treatment for the virus, driving medical experts around the world to find what’s most effective.
On Tuesday, University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced the university would now hold virtual commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of South Carolina has announced that President Bob Caslen and the school’s three highest-paid coaches are among those who will have volunteered to have their pay cut by 10% starting in July.
Students and faculty will be returning to the University of South Carolina campus for the fall semester, but this week, we’re learning about some changes to the calendar that could make the school year feel considerably different from years past.
As hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have filed for unemployment due to COVID-19, some are still waiting for the cash to come in. One man who has been waiting for two months, but says he hasn't seen a dime.
In an effort to help senior citizens who live in Richland County find resources during the pandemic, Richland Library will be hosting a tele-town hall event on May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
According to the state’s chapter of the National Federation on Independent Business, 96% of businesses in South Carolina are considered small businesses.
Furman University is discontinuing its baseball and men’s lacrosse programs which is one of many steps the college is taking to address the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will resume offering skills tests for non-commercial drivers (Class D) who wish to get their driver’s license.
The City of Columbia will begin a “Peace of Mind" initiative that will provide safe resting spaces for first responders, medical professionals, and front line city staff.
Horry County Council voted in favor of pushing back the spring bike rally from this week until later in July due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on large gatherings.
Restaurant owners continue to say your safety is their top priority as they get ready for the chance to re-open in North Carolina. When that happens, there’s one restaurant that’s doing something many of us have never seen before to protect you.
Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, spoke to WBTV in a Zoom interview Friday afternoon, addressing safety concerns about hosting a major convention during the pandemic.
The school year is coming to an end in South Carolina and school districts are making preparations to bring teachers and staff back into the buildings.
Cars lined up all day long on Friday at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds for one of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s COVID-19 mobile testing clinics.
SCDHEC has been telling South Carolinians to wear them since the CDC encouraged them in early April. Officials say they believe wearing a mask can help stop the spread and protect people in close surroundings.
Friday, May 15 a South Carolina Supreme Court order postponing evictions and foreclosures will expire. The ruling was in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic downfalls that have come with it.
Patients receiving dialysis are already considered vulnerable because of their medical conditions. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, many dialysis patients are forced to put themselves at even greater risk in order to receive their life-sustaining treatment.
There was a big celebration on Thursday at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, as one of the first COVID-19 patients was released from the hospital.
South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman spent Thursday afternoon hearing recommendations from the Accelerate ED task force on the best and safest way for students to get back to the classroom both this summer and in the fall.
