Unemployment claims in S C decline after weeks of peak
South Carolina reports a first week drop in new unemployment claims during the week ending April 18, with 73 16 state residents filing. The decline follows a peak period as the Department of Employment and Workforce notes ongoing federal programs support. County figures show Aiken Edgefield Barnwell each posting small decreases while overall aid continues to flow to claimants.
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Virus deaths rise in Aiken County with fifth fatality
State health officials report another Aiken County resident died from COVID 19, the fifth in the county. DHEC logged 161 new cases statewide, including two in Aiken, as 4,917 total SC cases and 150 deaths are tallied. Hospital bed occupancy climbs to about 42 percent. Kristina Rackley of the Aiken Standard reports.
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Darlington
Dillon
Fairfield
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Georetown
Greenville
Horry
Kershaw
Lee
Lexington
Marlboro
Oconee
Orangeburg
Pickens
Richland
Saluda
Spartanburg
Sueater
Wilamsburg
York
South Carolina
COVID-19 Update Aileen County April 23 Report
Aileen County records show three new COVID-19 cases and five deaths as of April 23. South Carolina totals reach 3,017 cases and 150 deaths. Local figures reflect ongoing transmission and fatalities amid the national outbreak.
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Nonprofits push safe food distributions during pandemic
Local churches and organizations adapt to curb virus risk while delivering meals. Tara Bebko of St. Vincent de Paul Society notes workers wear protective gear and recipients stay in cars as food is delivered to preserve safety. Community Ministry of North Augusta reports generous support and ongoing efforts to keep distributions moving.
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Tara Bebko
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Becky Kiser
Community Ministry of
North Augusta
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Aiken to Dial 10 Digits as Area Code Overlay Arrives
Aiken and several South Carolina counties switch to 10 digit dialing starting Saturday under an overlay of the new 838 code. Current seven digit numbers remain valid only for existing lines, while new numbers get the 838 area code. The PSC notes rates remain unchanged and urges residents to reprogram devices to use the area code.
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Richland
Sumter
Allendale
Public Service Commission
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