Tentative plans to reopen the U.S. and its economy have been proposed as protests erupted across the nation yesterday. Americans increasingly grow restless as an end to the pandemic appears to be nowhere in sight. So President Trump released new “guidelines” yesterday that provides a loose framework for when states can reopen. They must see a decrease in cases over…
As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread, the information about it can be overwhelming. But experts say there are five things everyone should know about this pandemic. Mandy Gaither has more in today’s health minute.
We have some good news for the hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians who have filed for unemployment. On top of the benefits you are already receiving, you will also be given an additional $600 a week. South Carolina is currently one of the first ten states to introduce this increased relief as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
Multiple Horry County school employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The amount of teachers who tested positive also largely affected volunteer attendance for the county’s school lunches program. All this has forced the services to be temporarily suspended for two weeks effective today. After that, the program will be “re-assessed” but until then they want to keep families and other…
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in South Carolina has surpassed 100 with over 3,600 confirmed cases. Yesterday saw a total increase of cases by 105 people. Almost 11,000 tests have been conducted across the state and while the majority tested negative, over 1,300 people were positive. Hospitals are slowly starting to become overwhelmed as more beds are being utilized than…
Governor McMaster has issued a second state of emergency following the deadly tornadoes this week. We are already in a state of emergency over the pandemic, however the governor said these tornadoes were some of the deadliest and most destructive the state has seen in 36 years. South Carolina was hit by five out of nine of the strongest tornadoes…
It was just announced there are talks in the works for a possible global ceasefire truce amid the pandemic. French President Emmanuel Macron is leading the movement. He says if there was ever a time to do so, it is now when the entire world is suffering from the effects of coronavirus. He says he has spoken with multiple world…
Senator Elizabeth Warren announced yesterday her endorsement for former Vice President Joe Biden after holding out for weeks. Warren shared the news through a video posted to twitter. In it she said, “Empathy matters. And, in this moment of crisis, it’s more important than ever that the next president restores Americans’ faith in good, effective government.” She cited Biden’s previous…
President Trump threatened to invoke a never before used constitutional authority yesterday. Now more than ever the president feels it is necessary to fill key positions within the government in order to help combat the pandemic. He believes because of partisan obstruction in congress, 129 of his nominees are still “stuck in the senate”. Therefore, he has threatened to use…
When the 2.2 trillion dollar stimulus relief bill was passed back in March, congress did not anticipate several issues. For many, this stimulus money could make the difference between paying bills or becoming homeless. Currently, 22 million people are out of work. However, the relief plan does not stop private collectors from immediately seizing that money from those who need…
