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FEMA funds ‘Crisis Counseling’ program to help communities cope

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health month kicks off in perfect time to help those suffering with anxeity, stress
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure resident in South Carolina have access  to counseling made possible by federal funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials say they are seeing more people who are trying to find ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Back on April 30, President Trump made a disaster…

State Parks Open
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South Carolina parks fill up as virus death toll climbs

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus. The state parks department said on its Facebook page that Jones Gap, Paris Mountain and Table Rock were among a dozen parks that had reached capacity as of the afternoon. State…

Trump Is "sticking Up For" Biden Who Has Denied Sexual Assault Allegation
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Trump is “sticking up for” Biden who has denied sexual assault allegation

ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC NEWS) – Former Vice President Joe Biden is strongly denying an allegation of sexual assault. The claim comes from a former female staffer who says Biden sexually assaulted her while she briefly worked in his senate office in 1993. For the first time we’re hearing Biden’s response to the accusation. “No, it is not true. I’m saying unequivocally, it…

Stimulus Scam
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Man accused of stealing stimulus checks arrested

NYPD say they found credit cards, checks, 9 stimulus payments that didn't belong to Chen
CNN,

(CNN)– A New York man has been accused of stealing nine Coronavirus stimulus checks. Feng Chen, 31, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with stealing mail. New York police officers found Chen had credit cards, checks and nine stimulus payments that did not belong to him, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s office for the Eastern District…
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South Carolina House and Senate to return on May 12

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –The South Carolina Legislature plans to return in less than two weeks as lawmakers face a deadline to pass key bills before they are required to adjourn. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Harvey Peeler released a joint letter Thursday saying both chambers will meet on May 12. The General Assembly is expected to pass bills…

Promising News In Fight Against Covid 19 As Remdesivir Has Shown To Be An Effective Treatment
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Promising news in fight against COVID-19 as Remdesivir has shown to be an effective treatment

CNN,

(CNN) – There’s some recent good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the drug Remdesivir has shown promise to help patients recover faster. Meanwhile the Trump administration has launched an operation to accelerate development of a vaccine. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News, News, Politics

Trump Administration Says It's Expanding Covid 19 Testing Availability
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Trump administration says it’s expanding COVID-19 testing availability to help reopen business

ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC NEWS) – The Trump administration says it’s expanding the availability of testing to help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. This comes as confirmed coronavirus cases have past the one million mark in the United States. President Trump has also issued a new executive order designating meat processing plants as critical infrastructure as concerns over…