South Carolina Medical And Nursing Boards To Issue Emergency Licenses
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency.
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U.S. Government OKs Letting South Carolina Tribe Build North Carolina Casino
The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation has received permission from the federal government to build a casino and resort on land over the border in North Carolina.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency, Orders Lancaster And Kershaw County Schools To Close
Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency throughout the state to enhance the state's response to the COVID-19 virus' impact on the South Carolina.
Carowinds Postpones Park Opening Until Friday, April 3rd Due To Coronavirus
Carowinds just announced that they are postponing the opening of their amusement park due to the coronavirus.
Winthrop Head Coach Pat Kelsey Reacts To NCAA Canceling Tournament
After claiming the Big South tournament title on Sunday Winthrop was primed to make their 11th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Walmart Working To Get High Demand Products Restocked
Walmart says they are working to keep paper products and other high demand items stocked at their stores across the country, according to an email released to shoppers.Β Β
Piedmont Medical Center Announces Visitor Restrictions Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Out of an abundance of caution, Piedmont Medical Center is expanding their visitation restrictions until further notice
Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Tanning Bed Risks
As spring and summer approaches, many people will seek a tan, including quick ones by using a tanning bed indoors. Dr. Emily McLean, a Novant Health dermatologist, joins Rising to tell all the facts and fiction related to using a tanning bed.
Lancaster Co. South Carolina Woman Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A Lancaster Co. South Carolina woman has tested positive for Coronavirus, DHEC says. She is in isolation in the hospital but there are still a lot of questions.
NBA Suspends Season Indefinitely After Utah Jazz Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight's schedule of games until further notice.
NCAA "March Madness" Basketball Tournaments Will Be Held Without Fans Due To Coronavirus
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
South Carolina Officials Say They Are Investigating Possible Coronavirus Case In Lancaster County
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating one new possible case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County, the agency announced today. This brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to eight, along with two confirmed cases.
Epicenter Festival Announces Onsite Entertainment And Food Offerings
With less than two months until the kickoff of the incredible spring festival season from Danny Wimmer Presents, the independent festival producer has announced additional onsite entertainment and unique food offerings for the second year of Epicenter, May 1, 2 and 3 at its new home at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.
Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest And St. Patrick's Parade Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Baxter-Fort Mill Spring Fest and St. Patrick's Parade have been cancelled amid coronavirus community spread concerns.Β
Kyle Allen Signs One-Year Extension With Panthers
Quarterback Kyle Allen, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent, has signed a one-year contract.
Family Asks For Publicβs Help After Man Dies In Rock Hill Police Custody
On Monday night the family of a man who died in police custody in Rock Hill raised money to conduct their own autopsy.
Coronavirus Impacts In The Charlotte Area
There are no cases in the Charlotte region. A man from Spartanburg county, who passed through Charlotte-Douglas Airport on his way home from Italy, has a confirmed case of coronavirus. He did not have any symptoms while at the airport.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Bring South Carolina's Total To 6
Four more South Carolina residents have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the stateβs total to six presumptive cases of COVID-19 and the first indication that it has spread within a community.
