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Woman Surprises Quarantined Grandfather with Engagement

In lighter coronavirus news, one North Carolina woman is not letting this pandemic stop her from sharing important moments with her grandfather. Carly Boyd’s grandfather is currently on lock down in his assisted living home in attempt to keep him and others living there safe. Carly is unable to visit her grandfather for the time being but after getting engaged…

Walmart Participates in COVID-19 Outbreak Prevention

Walmart is doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 with new shopping hours. They will be adjusting their hours to 7 AM through 8:30 AM. The later opening times will help workers restock shelves and give them more time to sanitize stores. They will also be placing restrictions on certain items in order to prevent selling out again….

Nearby Counties Begin Mandatory Curfews

Curfews are also now being imposed in several nearby counties as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Gibson, a town in Scotland County has put into effect a curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM. They have said the curfew is largely meant for the children living there so they “don’t roam” late at night while schools are closed. Robeson County…

Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Reaches 60 in South Carolina

The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina has risen to 60. Thirteen of these cases have been found across eight new counties. DHEC would like to again stress the importance of staying home if you are exhibiting symptoms and in general limiting attendance at public gatherings, all while continuing to maintain proper hygiene. Cough and sneeze into your elbow,…

Coronavirus Outbreak Forces States to Postpone Their Primaries

Following more major wins for former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders is reportedly “re-assessing” his campaign. Things look very good for Biden as he is one step closer to becoming the official democratic nominee. However, it might be a while before anything is official. Going forward in the election, things will become much more complicated and…

5.7 Magnitude Causes Thousands to Lose Power in Utah

A 5.7 earthquake hit Utah yesterday, about ten miles west of Salt Lake City. Dozens of aftershocks have also hit since then. Luckily, no injures or deaths have been reported, but it’s believed this was the state’s most powerful quake since 1992. Power was lost to tens of thousands of people and aerial photos show minor damage was done to…

Outbreak Fears Allow for Stricter Immigration Policies

The Trump Administration is also working hard to keep our borders closed. In one week, at least 12 major changes have been made that includes suspending refugee admissions, denying entry to asylum seekers, and even canceling deportation flights. The DOJ will also postpone immigration hearings and will close their courts for the time being. The U.S. and Canada have mutually…

President Trump Signs Second Coronavirus Relief Bill

The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has surpassed 9,000 and has officially reached all 50 states. The death toll has now also grown to almost 150. The government says they are preparing for the outbreak to last for possibly 18 months with multiple waves and have predicted upwards of 150 million people could become infected. In light of…

Local Girl Scouts are Donating New Shoes to Homeless Shelters

The spread of coronavirus is also a major concern amongst the homeless population.  Shelters and other organizations are partaking in outbreak prevention, keeping sanitation supplies on hand and maintaining minimal interaction between staff and customers. They are also separating the sleeping mats. Meanwhile, local girl scouts are looking to do their part in supporting the shelters that are working so…

SCDOT Taking Extra Measures to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Speaking of COVID-19 there are now two more confirmed cases in South Carolina. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to six with six more presumptive positive cases. It’s been reported by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control that a total of 87 people have been tested. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is doing what they…