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Lexington
Cayce Department of Public Safety splitting into separate fire, police departments
Education
Claflin University nails down COVID-19 protocol
Face coverings are mandatory at all times in the classrooms and other places throughout the campus.
Sumter
Sumter wins three awards for downtown development
Main Street South Carolina, which represents cities across the state, presented the 2020-2021 awards to Sumter City Council.
Sumter
Sumter wins three awards for downtown development
Main Street South Carolina, which represents cities across the state, presented the 2020-2021 awards to Sumter City Council.
Sumter
City of Sumter recommending CDC guidance as cases climb
The council had previously recommended mask use after dropping their requirement in April, and say they will continue to do so as the virus remains a concern.
Local News
Sumter council recommends indoor mask wearing
The city is asking, but not mandating, that residents wear masks indoors.
Lexington
Lexington County launches program to help provide financial assistance to residents
According to Lexington, "Renters and homeowners will be able to apply for up to six consecutive months of rental, mortgage, and utility financial assistance."
USC
USC reverses face mask requirements
Interim president Harris Pastides announced the school will NOT require anyone to wear face coverings in buildings on campus.
Education
Claflin University to erase $4.7 million in student debt for more than 700 students
The debt forgiveness will not apply to student loans but instead, account balances.
Local News
Cayce to split police and fire departments
The Cayce Department of Public Safety will be splitting into two separate departments. This means there will be a fire and police department.
Education
Claflin University to erase $4.7 million in student debt for more than 700 students
The debt forgiveness will not apply to student loans but instead, account balances.
Sumter
Sumter businesses consider new guidance after CDC recommends masks indoors
The decision comes after the CDC released updated guidance saying everyone, including those fully vaccinated, should mask up inside in areas where cases are high.
Education
Claflin University nails down COVID-19 protocol
Face coverings are mandatory at all times in the classrooms and other places throughout the campus.
Sumter
Sumter wins three awards for downtown development
Main Street South Carolina, which represents cities across the state, presented the 2020-2021 awards to Sumter City Council.
Sumter
Sumter wins three awards for downtown development
Main Street South Carolina, which represents cities across the state, presented the 2020-2021 awards to Sumter City Council.
Sumter
City of Sumter recommending CDC guidance as cases climb
The council had previously recommended mask use after dropping their requirement in April, and say they will continue to do so as the virus remains a concern.
Local News
Sumter council recommends indoor mask wearing
The city is asking, but not mandating, that residents wear masks indoors.
Lexington
Lexington County launches program to help provide financial assistance to residents
According to Lexington, "Renters and homeowners will be able to apply for up to six consecutive months of rental, mortgage, and utility financial assistance."
USC
USC reverses face mask requirements
Interim president Harris Pastides announced the school will NOT require anyone to wear face coverings in buildings on campus.
Education
Claflin University to erase $4.7 million in student debt for more than 700 students
The debt forgiveness will not apply to student loans but instead, account balances.
Local News
Cayce to split police and fire departments
The Cayce Department of Public Safety will be splitting into two separate departments. This means there will be a fire and police department.
Education
Claflin University to erase $4.7 million in student debt for more than 700 students
The debt forgiveness will not apply to student loans but instead, account balances.
Sumter
Sumter businesses consider new guidance after CDC recommends masks indoors
The decision comes after the CDC released updated guidance saying everyone, including those fully vaccinated, should mask up inside in areas where cases are high.
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