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
Rising 7th graders are required by state law to receive 1 dose of Tdap vaccine before they can attend school. The vaccine has been a state-wide requirement for rising seventh-graders since the 2013-2014 school year. Tdap is only for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults. It protects childrenRead 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 House of Raeford Farms is bringing back its popular bulk chicken sale in Greenville. This time customers can skip the wait and have the convenience to pre-order online. Customers may start placing their orders today online and pick them up on August 1 at the Greenville State Farmer’s MarketRead 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
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
Joining the list of canceled events this year is the Fall for Greenville. Organizers of the event made an announcement this week that due to health risks brought by COVID-19 they have decided to cancel the event this year. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of AmericaRead More