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VERIFY: Are you getting a 4th stimulus check?

VERIFY: Are you getting a 4th stimulus check?

VERIFY

VERIFY: Are you getting a 4th stimulus check?

Social media reports claiming a fourth stimulus has already been approved and started being available in late July are simply false.

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Columbia mayor says he may try to issue mask mandate at city schools

The mayor said if trends continue he will take action.
Coronavirus

CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3

It would temporarily halt evictions in counties with “substantial and high levels” of virus spread and would cover areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives.
Vaccine

NC will pay residents $100 to get the COVID-19 vaccine, $25 if you drive someone

If you drive someone to a vaccine appointment, you will get $25.

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Hospitals across the Midlands begin to reach capacity

Hospital staff say ICU beds are filling up as COVID-19 case numbers climb
Lexington

Cayce Department of Public Safety splitting into separate fire, police departments

"It's the right time, Recruitment. This is more efficient. It's good all around," said Ashley Hunter, the Public Information Officer for the city.

Education

Claflin University nails down COVID-19 protocol

Face coverings are mandatory at all times in the classrooms and other places throughout the campus.
Health

Pediatricians concerned about potential spike in viral diseases as students head back to school

Health officials said they are seeing a spike in pediatric ICU numbers just as some students are heading back to school.