Author: Laura Pence
Florence Cinema to Open on Weekends as Drive-In
Julia 4 Cinemas in Florence is turning their parking lot into a drive-in movie theater! The theater is showing movies on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with double-features that begin at dusk. Gates open at 7:00 pm with an outdoor screen being set up and sound will be transmitted over FM radio. Patrons can buy snacks at the concession stand…
WiFi Hot Spots Secured for South Carolina Students
Si nce many schools are opting for virtual learning this year, South Carolina students need access to e-learning. The state is working on a way for children in rural areas to be able to connect to the internet. 400,000 students in the state don’t have it and so far, 200,000 wifi hotspots have been secured for those students to…
SC for Ed Holds Motor March for Virtual Education
SC for ED announced a statewide motor march to protest the planned reopening of schools in South Carolina. Protestors were asked to meet at the SC State Museum in Columbia at 1:30 pm today and the march began at 2 pm. The route passed by the governor’s mansion and the SC State House. Everyone in attendance was asked to bring…
South Carolina 2-Year Old Accidentally Dies After Shooting Himself
Officials are investigating the death of a two year old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself. The Aiken county coroner, Darryl Ables said the accident too place at the child’s home in Graniteville on Saturday night. The toddler was identified as Jamarious Rogers and he pronounced dead at a hospital. An autopsy for him is planned.
Only 27% of Parents Say They’ll Let Kids Trick-or-Treat This Year
Only 27% of parents say they’re planning to take their kids trick-or-treating. Universal studios is already canceling its big annual Halloween event. It’s been taking place for 30 years but ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ will be put on hold this fall.
Ice Cream Sales Are Up, Hygiene Sales Down
Social distancing apparently has fewer people reaching for the deodorant and more people reaching for ice cream. There’s been a drop in demand for personal care items like dove soap and axe deodorant. At the same time, ice cream brands like Breyer’s, Ben&Jerry’s and Magnum saw an increase. Consumers are also eating more soup, mayonnaise and purchasing meal kits.
Playing an Instrument is Good for Your Mental Health
It’s official, you should take up learning an instrument because it’s good for your health! 89 percent of people who already know how to play one say it keeps them mentally balanced and 56 percent say it helps them relax. Musicians turn to their instruments after a stressful day at work, when going through a breakup, and if their worrying…
More Checks and Smaller Unemployment Aid in New Stimulus Proposal
Republicans are finalizing a new stimulus bill they plan to unveil today, which includes another round of 12-hundred dollar checks. The White House and senate republicans say their stimulus plan would not renew the full unemployment insurance enhancement. They want to encourage Americans to return to work and argue that the previous plan paid some people more than they made…
U.S. Has Quarter of All Coronavirus Cases Worldwide
We’ve hit yet another milestone as the U.S. has a quarter of all coronavirus cases worldwide. There’s also been at least 1,000 deaths recorded for four days straight now. Experts are still pleading for another shutdown. In Miami, police have issued more than 300 citations to individuals and businesses within the past 10 days that aren’t abiding by local mask…
