South Carolina opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people aged 16 and up beginning March 31, and people can start making appointments on that day, Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Friday. According to the DHECS’s website, people in that category wereRead More
The Greenville Heritage Sound Check presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar will host a socially distanced concert series from April 7 through September 29. The live music will recur every Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the the Peace Center Amphitheatre. While there will be a limited number ofRead More
Prisma Health officials confirmed on Wednesday that the drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites are being phased out as the hospital system transitions tests to doctor’s offices. The hospital-based drive-thru testing locations will begin to close on March 26 and will be completely closed by the end of the day on AprilRead More
Starting today and running through the end of 2021, Krispy Kreme is giving away its famous Original Glazed doughnut for free at all of its stores nationwide. Customers who present a valid COVID-19 vaccination card at any of the company’s store nationwide will receive a free Original Glazed doughnut. “WeRead More
The Converse College in Spartanburg made an announcement on Thursday that they are planning to resume in-person operations in the fall. Students, faculty, and staff will be attending classes and fulfilling their job responsibilities at the Spartanburg and University Center of Greenville campuses beginning in Fall 2021. As public healthRead More
Despite the fact that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends staying at home to remain healthy and help others in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “Attending gatherings to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19,”Read More
The White House announced on Thursday that eligible Americans would begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks as early as this weekend when President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, called the American Rescue Plan, into law. According to Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, payments will appear asRead More
Greenville County has received funding from the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 funds for rent and utility assistance. Greenville County has received nearly $16 million to help eligible county residents with past-due rent and utility bills. Those in Greenville County who have lost jobs orRead More
Spartanburg county has been granted over $9 million from the federal government as part of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill approved by Congress in December. The funds are all allocated to rent and utilities for city and county residents who have been affected by the pandemic. These funds willRead More
On Monday night, Travelers Rest city leaders voted to extend the mask mandate for another 60 days. City council members voted 6-3 despite Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision last week to lift the statewide mask mandates for restaurants and state properties. “Most of you are probably aware that the governor hasRead More