Democratic lawmakers propose Americans receive $2,000 monthly payments
Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed a bill that would provide Americans with $2,000 in payments each month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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China, Europe show restarting virus-hit economies not easy
China and some European countries consider how to restart economies that have been affected by the COVID-19 virus.
IRS launching ‘Get My Payment’ tool to allow you to track status of COVID-19 stimulus check
The IRS is launching a ‘Get My Payment’ tool on its website to allow you to track the status of your COVID-19 stimulus check.
SC officials ask for donations of COVID-19 protective items
SC emergency officials are asking for donations of protective gear as the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 continues to rise.
Lexington Three suspends food program after worker tests positive for COVID-19
Lexington County School District 3 says its suspending its Student Feeding Program for two weeks after a worker tested positive for COVID-19.
Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew
A member of the crew of the coronavirus-infected USS Theodore Roosevelt died Monday of complications related to the coronavirus.
SC Officials: Hurricane response in outbreak ‘Good Question’
Officials in South Carolina said Monday they don’t yet have a good plan in place if a storm hits during the coronavirus outbreak.
Columbia’s extended citywide curfew goes into effect tonight
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin extends citywide curfew for another 61 days beginning tonight, Friday April 10th
Columbia City Council and Mayor Steve Benjamin will extend the citywide curfew starting tonight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Economists estimate SC to lose $1B in revenue from COVID-19
Economists believe South Carolina’s budget will lose more than $1 billion estimated to be in next year’s budget because of the coronavirus.
Furloughed employees qualify for unemployment via latest Gov. McMaster order
South Carolina Gov. McMaster issued another Executive Order, this time allowing furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments.”
