The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is looking to immediately hire nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, administrative support, and other key personnel across the state. As the vaccine roll-out continues, additional staff will be needed. DHEC aims to hire at least 150 employees to assist with vaccination clinics forRead More
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) of South Carolina have announced that any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, may begin scheduling their COVID-19 vaccine appointment on January 13. “Because we’ve seen aRead More
The United Housing Connections in Greenville is searching for landlords who are able to take in homeless families. In particular, families who were homeless due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic Lorain Crowl, CEO, said their Home Again program helps address the problem by offering resources to help familiesRead More
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate starts the year with new hours and new programs. Started on January 5, TCMU museum implemented new hours. The doors start to open from 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Sunday. It will remain closedRead More
The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has just announced its latest visitation restrictions. Visitor restrictions will be tightened beginning on Thursday, January 7, to ensure the safety of their patients, staff, and health care workers. According to the press release, most patients will be allowed to have one visitorRead More
Effective Monday, January 4, all 12 fixed routes of Greenlink will be operating from 5:30 a.m. Towards 11:30 p.m, from Monday to Friday. Saturday service hours are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. up to 6:30 p.m. Later service hours for Saturdays are expected to phase in early 2021, butRead More
South Carolina representatives pre-filed a bill in the South Carolina House that would allow individuals to opt out of mandatory vaccinations and prohibit discrimination for choosing not to be vaccinated. Representatives from Spartanburg Steven Long, Sandy McGarry from Lancaster, Greenville Leola Robinson, and Greenville Mike Burns are the sponsors ofRead More
A press conference was held Tuesday afternoon by Greenville City leaders and health officials to discuss community concerns about plans for many New Year’s Eve activities shared on social media. Individuals are told during the press conference not to attend New Year’s Eve parties with people from outside their homes.Read More
On January 7, the Greenville County Library System will host its annual Local Author Expo from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The 2021 Expo will take place virtually due to the pandemic situation. Despite the virtual setup, the participants will still have the opportunity to speak with the authors duringRead More
Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina and his wife, Peggy, has been tested positive for the coronavirus. The South Carolina Gov. tested positive for Covid-19 Monday evening during routine testing due to coming into close contact with the COVID-19 virus. The governor has been in isolation after the first ladyRead More