South Carolina predicts 1100 COVID deaths by August
Gov. Henry McMaster cited updated models showing more than 1,100 deaths by early August as SC continues to tally nearly 6,850 cases and 296 fatalities from COVID-19. He stressed balancing reopen plans with health data amid ongoing discussion on when barber shops, dine‑in venues, and other businesses might resume.
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Virus deaths raise South Carolina toll with new cases
State health officials report 93 additional coronavirus infections and 13 new deaths in South Carolina on Tuesday. Aiken County has more than 100 cases and six deaths while statewide infections exceed 8,800 and deaths near 300. Aiken Regional Medical Centers processed 27 tests with two patient deaths linked to COVID-19. Bed capacity statewide sits at 84 percent. In Georgia, 422 deaths and 15 in Richmond County accompany roughly 30,000 cases. Kristina Rackley, Aiken Standard.
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Aiken County Farmers Market Poised to Reopen
Area farmers await market reopening amid lingering COVID concerns at the Aiken County Farmers Market. The venue on 2 W M Lansburg Street has hosted dozens of vendors since the 1950s and draws thousands of customers as plans surface to reopen on Thursday May 14.
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Aiken County Budget Chief Calls 2020 21 Plan Tight
County Administrator Clay Ellan called the 2020 2021 budget tight as he presented a plan to County Council at the Government Center. The proposed General Fund gate is 971 854 366 with a 2 percent spending cut.
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