Due to COVID-19 pandemic schools quickly shift instructions from classroom to home, yet many students are unable to receive online instruction due to the lack of internet service at home. In some cases, internet subscriptions may not be affordable to some families. Under Act 142, the State Legislature has appropriatedRead More
On Wednesday Gov. Henry McMaster signed an executive order for additional safety guidelines that will help slow down the spread of COVID-19. McMaster during the news conference announced that face masks are required for all employees and customers at restaurants and all previously recommended guidelines of restaurants and other establishmentsRead More
The Greenville County Schools is reminding all parents that children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten before the academic year begins. GCS council says parents or legal guardians who plan to keep their childrenRead More
The 2020 edition of TD Bank Reedy River run has now been canceled. Originally, the event was scheduled for April 18 and was moved to September 5. Organizers cited safety concerns related to large crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Statement From the Race Directors “We are extremely disappointed that weRead More
The Southern Eye Associates in Greenville is holding a one-day clinic that offers free eye care for uninsured patients who are in need of an eye exam and vision correction. It’s a one-day clinic on Saturday, July 25. The Servants for Sight a non-profit organization teams up with surgeons andRead More
The United Way of the Piedmont and more than 15 child development groups collaborated in creating the Sharpen Family App that offers free resources for families during the corona-virus pandemic. The mobile app aims to help families cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. There are also stressRead More
Anderson County School District Five and Pickens County School District announced on Monday they were delaying the start of the 2020-2021 school year to ensure that the learning environment is as safe as possible. The Pickens County School District will start classes on August 24, and Anderson County School DistrictRead More
Gov. Henry McMaster announced the Safe Access to Flexible Education grant program or SAFE. The program aims to help families suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19 meet their educational needs. The governor allocates a total amount of $32 million for the program that comes from the allotment of theRead More
Historically, hurricane seasons peak in early September and the American Red Cross wants to onboard more service-driven individuals to carry out life-saving missions when disaster strikes. The organizers also said that they need more volunteers largely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also added that the pandemic hurt the organization’sRead More
The city has created a central data hub for citizens and local decision makers.Read More