Early Monday, Representative and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford of Richland County held a press conference in support of a “responsible reopening” of South Carolina businesses. Rutherford advocated against a complete reopening of the state – like the one seen in Georgia – but believes that Governor McMaster should take…
Democratic Representative JA Moore of District 15 recognizes the importance of helping his neighbors during South Carolina’s ongoing health crisis with the unprecedented spread of COVID-19. According to his campaign website, Representative Moore has over fifteen years of professional experience as a chef. Since the start of the pandemic, Moore…
As of this past Monday, April 20th, South Carolina had reported 4,439 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 124 deaths. Health officials predict that South Carolina will reach at least 6,900 cases by May 9th. This is a clear sign that the previous orders enacted by Governor Henry McMaster, including those…
The general election is only seven months away and the growing uncertainties around COVID-19 almost guarantee that the threat of the virus will not have diminished by then. This virus isn’t just a threat to public health and our economy, though, but also to our democracy. If our reality regarding…
It is hard enough to quarantine in the comfort of one’s own home. But while some South Carolinians are comforted as they are surrounded by their families in this stressful time, others are not so lucky. The elderly are the population that is at the highest risk to contract COVID-19.…