South Carolina health officials are compiling a statewide database of known cases of COVID-19 for first responders. First responders want the information so that they can use extra precautions if they're called to a house with a known case of COVID-19. Source: AP
South Carolina's response to social distancing was featured on BuzzFeed — for how terribly people are doing at it. The social media roundup is full of posts of people asking Gov. Henry McMaster to issue a statewide stay at home order. Source: BuzzFeed
South Carolina's Department of Education and the United Way are looking for potential volunteers to help feed kids while schools are closed. Source: WIS
Willie McRae, the former owner of Boone Hall Plantation, died on Thursday from cancer. McRae put the land in a conservation easement so that the undeveloped land will stay preserved. Source: P&C
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has launched a relief fund to help hospitality workers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Source: WYFF
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