President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law last Friday, providing much needed assistance to the American people as the country works diligently to combat COVID-19. Thanks to the President’s leadership, families and communities across th…
As the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of the Midlands has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Fund to help people in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Calhoun counties meet basic needs including food, shelter, rent/utility assistanc…
Many museums and galleries across the nation are accelerating their efforts to bring the unique spatial experience of visiting a museum online, as they close down temporarily while more people stay at home to ride out the COVID19 epidemic.
On March 13, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency based on a determination that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an actual or imminent public health emergency for the State of South Carolina. Due to economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the So…
The City of Columbia implemented a Stay Home Stay Safe ordinance last week. The ordinance went into effect on Sunday.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, grocery stores are taking considerable action by designating specific times for seniors to shop. Below is a list of senior store hours for grocery stores in Fairfield, Richland, Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Lexington counties:
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Order closing businesses across the state that require close contact, effective April 1, 2020 afternoon. He went on to say that 73% of State Employees are working from home.
The state of South Carolina is currently looking at a total of 1,083 positive coronavirus cases and 22 unfortunate deaths of those individuals with the COVID-19 infection. To combat this virus, a number of hospitals throughout the state are creating drive-thru specimen collection sites. Prio…
In monitoring COVID-19, The COMET is striving to exhaust all measures to keep passengers safe. Understanding the potential challenges that the community may face in the coming weeks, we would like to continue to encourage all riders to limit travel to only essential locations. It should be n…
In accordance with the City of Columbia’s recently enacted emergency Stay-at-Home Order, Columbia Housing will temporarily close.
On Thursday afternoon, the City of Columbia passed an emergency ordinance requiring all non-essential people to stay home. The ordinance was designed to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
Business are continuing to serve the community. One such business is True BBQ.
Parents asked to complete online form
Gov. Henry McMaster has issued an executive order directing all South Carolina law enforcement officials to prohibit or disperse any congregation or gatherings of people in groups of three or more if authorities believe it poses a threat to public health.
It is often said that how a person reacts in times of crisis reveals who they really are. That adage also applies to institutions.
As of Saturday, April 4, 2020, according to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) shows South Carolina with 1917 Total Positive Cases spanning across all 46 counties. There are 6211 negative (Public Health Laboratory only) tests results. The highest three …
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and payments originally due April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020 and is temporarily allowing retailers who meet …
As the City of Columbia Parking Services Division continues to support efforts of social distancing and our entire business community; parking payments will not be required for on-street parking meters until further notice. Handicapped parking, fire lanes, no parking areas, and yellow curbs …
As our citizens, small businesses owners, public safety and public health workers, non-profit and social service leaders struggle to overcome the economic and increased workload consequences of the COVID-19 social distancing efforts, Columbia City Council has approved an expansive stimulus p…
Adhering to the laws of the land and recent ordinances, churches all over the Midlands have made adjustments or closures to their Sunday morning services.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under it…
Corona Virus Impact on Small Business - UPDATE and INFORMATION
To protect the safety of its clients, volunteers, and staff, The Cooperative Ministry announced modifications to its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Each year, VITA provides free income tax preparation and filing services for qualifying taxpayers.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce has taken the following measures to help facilitate the Unemployment Insurance process for individuals and employers who have been affected by COVID- 19.
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announced that transit in the Midlands will operate on a Saturday schedule. The COMET will remain operational for essential travel and riders are asked to observe social distancing practices. Essential travel includes going out for …
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering more time to file returns and pay taxes due April 1, 2020 – June 1, 2020 to assist taxpayers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities wants to assist in meeting the needs of small businesses.
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On March 12, the New York Federal Reserve announced a $1.5 trillion injection of money into the US financial system. Three days later, it cut its benchmark interest rate to zero and announced it would be buying at least $500 billion in government bonds and another $200 billion in mortgage se…
Prisma Health has made its Virtual Visits free to anyone seeking care for potential COVID-19.
As a precaution to safeguard its patients and team members against potential COVID-19 exposure, Prisma Health is adding additional visitor restrictions, including screening questions, for all visitors entering hospitals. The change will roll out Monday, March 16, at all Prisma Health hospita…
Prisma Health is offering limited drive-through COVID-19 testing beginning Monday, March 16. Testing is only for patients with electronic orders from their Prisma Health provider or from a Prisma Health Virtual Visit provider.
We are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and staying informed with the most up-to-date information from the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and South Carolina Department of Health. We want to assure you that we are taking it seriously and understa…
Columbia City Council has confirmed Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State of Emergency declaration of a city-wide curfew (Ordinance #2020-031) that will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18. In the interest of public safety, the curfew restricts travel and public gatherings from 11:00 p.m. until 6:0…
Richland County Council Officials held a press conference on March 17 to address the Coronavirus pandemic. Vice Chair Dahli Myers shared that the County Council is taking this very serious.
Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston has signed an emergency declaration in accordance with County ordinance to initiate specific actions to respond to COVID-19, or coronavirus.
Governor Henry McMaster has ordered all South Carolina public schools to close through the end of March to help mitigate and control the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Out of concern for the safety of the riding and general public, The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has taken additional measures to prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from affecting our passengers, drivers, employees and assets. The COMET is coordinating info…
On Monday, March 16, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin declared a State of Emergency for the City due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Our Emergency Preparedness Team is closely monitoring national and international developments concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). With the safety of our campus community in mind, we have decided to extend Spring Break (for students only) through Sunday, March 22. The residence halls…
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