Bon Secours gets grant to study long-haul COVID symptoms
Bon Secours Diane Collins Neuroscience Institute was granted $30,000 to help study long COVID and its potential therapies.
New COVID variant making waves across state; monkeypox detected
DHEC has confirmed the monkeypox virus in South Carolina.
GCS to suspend COVID-19 testing, quarantine programs, resume normal operations
Effective March 1, Greenville County Schools will drop Test-to-Stay and quarantine programs in light of low COVID-19 infection rates.
GCS starts ‘Test-to-Stay’ program
DHEC now allows for PCR tests in its Test-to-Stay program that GCS says will allow more students to stay in class.
Glow Lyric Theatre recommended for $50K grant
Glow Lyric Theatre was recommended to receive a $50,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Greenville County School Board asks McMaster, DHEC to loosen student quarantine rules
Greenville County Schools: “We believe that the implementation of the current DHEC exclusion list for COVID-19 continues to negatively impact the well-being of our students emotionally,…
As COVID cases rise, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System adjusts visitation rules
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announced Jan. 24 it will update its visitation restrictions beginning Jan. 25 at 7 a.m.
Prisma Health: Updated COVID hospitalization rates
Note: Information updated Jan. 18.
As COVID hospitalizations skyrocket, Prisma doctors urge vaccines
Masks, vaccines, social distancing are still the best defense against a serious COVID-19 infection, Prisma physicians say.
Some Greenville County Schools could return to e-learning as COVID cases rise
Some schools in the Greenville County district may have to go back to eLearning because of staff absences from COVID-19.
‘No organ left behind’: Long COVID an unsettling and often dangerous reality for many patients
"Like everything COVID, we are learning as we go." -Dr. Katherine Gettys
Greenville County Schools reduces quarantine time for COVID positives
New guidelines just released detail what students will need to in response to a positive test.
Show me the money: Here’s how several Upstate entities spent COVID rescue funding
The American Rescue Plan was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed in March 2021. The Greenville Journal asked several Upstate agencies what they've done — or plan to do — with their…
COVID-19 claims Upstate photographer, videographer and musician
Jerry Finley of Jerry Finley Photography died Oct. 10 after battling COVID-19, said a press release from International Ballet.
Greenville County Schools: No district-wide mask mandate; contact tracing, quarantining to continue
The district is making clear its stance after a federal judge ruled that the state cannot deny schools the power to require masks in K-12 facilities.
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System reopens vaccination clinic
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announced Sept. 28 it is reopening its vaccine clinic.
Prisma suspends elective surgeries in face of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
Elective surgeries at Baptist Easley Hospital, Greer Memorial Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Laurens County Memorial Hospital and Oconee Memorial Hospital are suspended from Wednesday until at…
Clemson University extends its mask requirement through Oct. 8
The university will review local trends and may change strategy when officials are confident to do so.
Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevy to honor St. Francis ICU nurses this weekend at Darlington
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System have partnered with Spire Motorsports to honor healthcare workers.
Upstate health systems: COVID now a ‘disease of the unvaccinated.’
"This has become a disease of the unvaccinated,” Wendell James of Prisma Health said.
State Dept. of Ed: Masks required on all public school buses; new quarantine protocols
The rules go into effect on Monday, Aug. 30.
Greenville County Schools: Masks are okay, bullying those who wear them is not
"There are very few things that we can mandate in schools," GCS director of media relations, Tim Waller, said. "But it is our intention to strongly encourage safe practices."
Greenville City Council notes: Initial approval for new public notice requirements for developers, rising COVID numbers and more
Greenville City Council's first meeting back after a month-long break began on Aug. 9 with an update on rising COVID-19 numbers.
COVID-19: Masks again required in City of Greenville public meetings, common areas
The requirement aligns with CDC and DHEC recommendations.
Weekly, biweekly COVID testing part of Clemson’s fall plans
Clemson students will have to get a weekly COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status.
No masks or vaccines required, no more plexiglass dividers in Greenville County Schools this year
South Carolina's largest school district will not require students to wear masks or be vaccinated in order to attend school this fall.
CDC extends eviction moratorium, delaying ‘mass evictions’ in Greenville County
With the expiration of a federal moratorium on evictions, the county could be facing "mass evictions" and a surge in homelessness.
Greenville County Schools chafes against latest DHEC mask guidance
Greenville County Schools will release more information next week on what COVID-19 protocols students and parents can expect.
Centre Stage to team with Prisma Health for a COVID-19 vaccine event
No appointment is required to receive the vaccination.
The NEXT School to host free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Walk-ins are accepted.
Prisma doctors warn of a local COVID-19 surge among the unvaccinated
Doctors at Prisma Health have warned of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the last few weeks as variants of the disease — including the Delta variant — are reported in South Carolina.…
Bon Secours launches support group for those with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
About one-third of patients with COVID-19 will develop neurological symptoms.
Returning to the office? What is Fido going to do?
Dogs may suffer more than cats, said Dr. Madelynn Garrelts, a small animal veterinarian at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Greenville.
‘Thank you for putting our lives before your own’ – COVID-19 survivors surprise Bon Secours staff
They fought for their lives against COVID-19 and a team of respiratory therapists fought with them. Now, they want to thank them.
Greenville County Schools and Prisma partner to offer summer school students, staff COVID-19 vaccine
A parent or guardian must be present for children ages 12-15 to receive the shot.
Pandemic slows — but does not stop — wheels of justice
“I guess the best way to describe it is it’s an interstate highway where one lane is blocked by a wreck,” said Richard Shirley, Anderson County Clerk of Court.
Pandemic-era volunteers share how serving helped them feel connected
Many organizations have been able to keep going due to the hard work of not only the nonprofit’s employees but the everyday people serving the community as volunteers.
Two new drive-up COVID-19 vaccine sites open
Both COVID-19 testing sites are appointment only.
Upstate medical clinics pause Johnson & Johnson vaccination distribution
Following six reported cases of blood clotting in individuals who had received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the South Carolina…
FEMA to provide assistance with funeral costs for COVID-19 related deaths
FEMA is authorized to provide financial assistance to families who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020.
Greenville native Dr. Brannon Traxler to become SC’s director of public health
Dr. Traxler has been a familiar face throughout the pandemic often appearing in the media to discuss the state's efforts against COVID-19.
Greenville extends mask ordinance as health care professionals urge vigilance
The ordinance will expire after 61 days.
Clemson Corner: Nursing students take pride in knowing they’ve faced down a pandemic
Not many nurses can say they were students during a pandemic, helping to vaccinate the public against a novel disease. But 278 Clemson nursing students can make that claim — helping administer…
City of Greenville expected to extend mask ordinance
The city of Greenville is expected to extend its mask ordinance at a special-called meeting on April 8.
Greenville parents and students call for better ways to address mental health
At the Greenville County Schools’ board of trustees meeting, parents and students from several high schools spoke of the need to address mental health.
Clemson Corner: Clemson, Nephron innovating robotics in pharmaceuticals
Led by Dr. Yue “Sophie” Wang, the ambitious project combines robotics and medicine to ensure sterility, quality, safety and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Letter to the editor: After a year of pandemic, Upstate’s seniors continue to adapt
Our nation’s seniors, including those in Greenville, have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Prisma to close drive-thru testing and expand patient visitation
Prisma will expand patient visitation starting Wednesday, March 24.
GCS plans for employees to receive second COVID-19 vaccine doses
Teachers will assign work for the day they are off to get their second doses.
Schools begin prep for end of year testing
Buses will be available to pick up students in the virtual program as long as the parent or guardian has completed the bus transportation survey in their Parent Backpack.
Life, learning and love in lockdown: Parenting in the time of COVID
A year ago, they hunkered down for two weeks, max. That would be enough time to flatten the curve, they thought — everyone thought.
Greenville County rental assistance program now accepting applications
Households that earn either 50% or 80% of the area median income are also automatically eligible.
GCS virtual students’ in-person testing days scheduled
On most of testing days, students in brick-and-mortar schools will switch to e-learning.
55 South Carolina Publix pharmacies open appointments for COVID‑19 vaccinations
See the list of Publix stores in Greenville County that are administering the vaccine
Charged discussion at GCS board meeting on COVID-19 protocols for next fall
"We have a lot of people that want to go back to normal," GCS board member Angie Mosley said.
Prisma Health to begin offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine as state enters distribution Phase 1b
Prisma received 600 doses of the latest vaccine and expects another 600 soon.
The COVID-19 pandemic: One year later
“Modern-day society has never encountered anything quite like this, from the standpoint of how connected we are," says Dr. Wendell James, Prisma Health’s chief clinical officer.
Updated: Greenville County Schools partners with Bon Secours to vaccinate teachers
Out of about 10,000 employees, about 6,100 signed up to receive the vaccine.
Greenville Tech partners with DHEC to offer free COVID-19 testing
The college previously announced that the Buck Mickel Center at 216 S. Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville will also be used by DHEC as a COVID-19 vaccine clinic site.
Understanding South Carolina’s vaccine distribution plan
Phase 1B will begin March 8, allowing those 55 and older to receive the vaccine among other groups.
Greenville County gets $15.8 million to help low-income renters during pandemic
Greenville County has received an additional $15.8 million from the federal government to help low-income households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Prisma pilots mobile vaccine units to underserved communities
On March 6, three mobile units will be out in the Upstate.
World Finance gives 10 COVID-19 frontline nurses $2,000 each
The recipients were from multiple states including New Jersey, New York and Florida.
Greenville County planning in-person graduations at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Graduations for all 14 high schools are currently planned to take place between June 1-4 at the arena.
Free COVID-19 testing available at ScanSource in Greenville
Greenville-based technology provider ScanSource is allowing its parking lot at 6 Logue Court in Greenville to be used for free COVID-19 testing.
Clemson planning for ‘near-typical’ fall 2021 semester
Officials cautioned that mechanisms must be in place in case COVID-19 rates increase.
Greenville County Schools proposes $38.5 million remediation plan
The funds would cover remediation costs for two years.
Prisma to consolidate vaccine sites due to limited vaccine supply
Prisma has been able to retrieve about six doses safely from each vaccine vial, which had been measured to have five doses in each, allowing it to have given out 142% of the doses the hospital…
Clemson professor develops models to show COVID-19 spread and help vaccine rollout
Last fall, Lior Rennert and his team decided to look into pre-arrival testing before students came back to campus.
The Scoop with Amy Doyle: The future of drive-thru medical visits
Drive-thrus are not just for ordering a quick lunch anymore.
Prisma delivers 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The system also runs 11 hospital sites in the state.
111-year-old, South Carolina’s oldest resident, receives COVID-19 vaccine
Maria Aulenbacher, 111, received the vaccine along with her daughter and son-in-law.
Day in the Life: ER physician Dr. Zac Sheorn
Dr. Zac Sheorn is an emergency room physician at Bon Secours Hospital System.
Universities pivot away from study abroad as pandemic continues
University students are having to find alternatives to study abroad experiences they may have planned prior to the pandemic.
Prisma Health offers COVID-19 recovery units to hospitals, allows walk-ins again
Officials at Prisma said this model could be replicated across the country if needed.
Buck Mickel Center to become newest COVID-19 vaccine site
Vaccines are expected to be available at the Buck Mickel Center in late February.
Prisma’s excess COVID-19 vaccine supply dwindles
Prisma delivered over 9,300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Carolina on Jan. 21.
GCS virtual program is open for registrations
The school district will staff the virtual program based on the interest shown in this first open window.
Prisma sites to help people 70 and older register for vaccine appointments
The assistance will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kmart Plaza near Greenville Memorial Hospital to be vaccine site starting Jan. 18
Greenville's vaccine site will be at 1 Kmart Plaza, Greenville inside the former Kmart by appointment only.
Prisma expects to provide 10,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a day in the next few weeks
As of Thursday, Jan. 14, Prisma had received nearly 45,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
GCS parent and former employee asks for more transparency over pandemic attendance plan
Petition created to encourage the school district to explain its decisions on its attendance plans.
Greenville Mayor and Prisma officials discuss rising COVID-19 cases and vaccine rollout
"The vaccine will not be widely administered to 75% of the population, until this summer," said Prisma's Dr. Saria Saccocio.
DHEC: Those 70 and older may make appointments for COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 13
Almost 70% of the reported COVID-19 deaths in the state have been those 70 and older.
Prisma Health restricts patient visitation due to rising COVID-19 numbers
The policy came into force on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announces tighter visitor restrictions effective Jan. 7
View the full visitor policy for each hospital inside this article
Greenville County Schools still to return on Monday, Jan. 4 amid COVID-19 spike
Greenville school district officials met on Thursday, Dec. 31 to discuss the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upstate community.
Upstate nonprofits awarded $2 million to help homeless Greenville community members
Groups that will be working to maintain the shelter are Miracle Hill Ministries, United Ministries, Triune Mercy Center, The Salvation Army, SHARE, the South Carolina Department of Health and…
Clemson Corner: Staying strong in a challenging year
Without a doubt, this has been the most challenging year in my more than three decades in higher education.
New Year’s Eve: Upstate medical officials beg community to stay home
Doctors urged individuals to stay at home on New Year's Eve.
Upstate Beat: Angela Easterling’s livestreams keep fan connections strong
Ever since COVID-19 made live shows difficult, if not impossible, to play, Angela Easterling has been one of the many musicians who has turned to livestreamed shows.
‘Tidal wave’ of evictions may leave many Greenville residents homeless after Christmas
"I'm really concerned about what I'm thinking will be a tidal wave of potential evictions." – Meghan Barp, CEO of United Way of Greenville County.
Greenville County high school students to return to in-person instruction four days a week
Under the latest plan students who now attend in-person instruction two days a week will start attending in-person instruction four days a week.
Op-ed: American Cancer Society and Spinx are valuable allies
Stewart Spinks, founder of Spinx, is a cancer survivor who knows the importance of research.
The Scoop with Amy Doyle: How has the federal CARES money been issued so far?
Funding is to provide relief to those organizations who have suffered financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health care workers receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the Upstate
More than 300,000 people have died in the United States due to COVID-19 — over 400 of them from Greenville County.
City of Greenville extends mask ordinance again
The measure requires patrons and employees to don masks in liquor stores, Laundromats, dry cleaners and nearly all retail establishments in the city of Greenville.
The Ripple Effect: Increased cash flow to restaurants, farms and agencies is the aim of ReGrow SC
The Anchorage was approached by an anonymous donor with a gift of $50,000 to aid Greenville restaurants while COVID-19 was shuttering dining rooms last spring.
Op-ed: A new way, united
The arrival of COVID-19 in March compounded existing challenges and dramatically raised the level of need in Greenville County.
Giving Matters: Cancer Society of Greenville County brings education, financial assistance, hope to patients and their families
“As an organization, we’re here, we’re open, we’re safe,” Lisa Green, executive director, Cancer Society of Greenville County says. “We have drive-up service; we’re going to protect our clients.”