A Charleston County dog has been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, according to a press release from Clemson University veterinary researcher. Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (LPH), said a private veterinarian decided to test the dog, anRead 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
Governor Henry McMaster announced on Friday his executive order, which he called “the last call”. The executive order prohibits the sale of alcohol at restaurants and bars after 11 pm. It went into effect Saturday night at 11 pm. The order was created to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19Read More
As part of “Destination Return to In-person School”, Greenville County Schools administrators made an announcement about their in-person class option for fall. Its goal is to return to in-person school five days a week, as soon as it is safe to do so. Students will be assigned a specific colorRead More
Travelers Rest residents of all races and backgrounds are invited to join the upcoming “Unity in The Community” event on Saturday, July 11 beginning at noon. The nearly 2-mile walk will start from Trailblazer Park to Mountainview Memorial Park. According to the organizer Patsy Hunt they want to highlight TravelersRead More
According to Christina Vandiver, Director of Public Relations for South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities the school has decided to go virtual for the upcoming fall semester. This year’s fall semester will begin on August 15 for new students and August 16 for returning students. On TuesdayRead More
The children’s Museum of the upstate re-opens its doors to the public beginning today. With the concern of the increasing COVID-19 spread, visitors’ safety is still the utmost priority therefore several changes were made to ensure kids and parents are able to stay safe while having fun in the museum.Read More
The Whiskey’s Animal Rescue Group posted on their Facebook page that they are in dire need of food to feed the 37 large breed dogs under their care. “Due to COVID 19 our food banks have not been providing food for rescues and shelters and we must pay full priceRead More
Prisma Health is offering 2 new COVID-19 community testing events next week in the upstate. Prisma officials said that these testings are free and will start at 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Below are the dates and times. July 7 (Tuesday) – Seneca Middle School, 810 W. South Fourth St.,Read More
Blood donation is essential to saving lives, it’s a precious gift that anyone can give to another person, “The gift of life”. The demand for blood never stops and local blood donations are important during this critical time of the summer where there is a lower donor turnout. Rock NRead More