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Daily update: What you need to know about the coronavirus in Greenville

DHEC releases case counts by zip code, Greenville passes social distancing ordinance. These are the biggest coronavirus headlines for Friday, April 3.

Greenville will require businesses to keep customers 6 feet apart

The city of Greenville is making it illegal for businesses to allow less than six feet of distance between people.

Caregiver Crossroads: Caring for elderly parents

The South Carolina Department of Aging estimates that there are more than 770,000 caregivers in the state, with that number likely to grow as the population ages and more people move to the state, particularly those close to or at retirement age.

Save lives while staying in

The American Heart Association’s Upstate Heart Walk goes virtual

Greenville County ranks worst for travel precautions during pandemic, New York Times report says

County Council Chairman Butch Kirven said he attributed Greenville County's large population and geographic layout as the primary driver for its ranking on the list.

Clemson, UofSC and Furman announce reimbursement of student fees

Clemson University, Furman University and the University of South Carolina have all announced that their students will receive prorated refunds covering meal plans and on-campus residential housing for each school’s…

Multilevel marketing: Not just your work-from-home day job

Call it direct selling, network marketing, a side hustle or stay-at-home-mom work — but don’t call it a pyramid scheme, at least not around the Upstate women interviewed here.

Goat farms can be surprising sources of healing and recovery

Local goat farm owners have a different story to tell about these incredible animals and the healing powers they can have on humans.

BlueCross BlueShield waiving out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19

The companies encourage members to call the customer service number on their ID cards with any questions.

Six tips for a beautiful (or tasty) garden

Creating and nurturing a garden can be quite enjoyable for many people. Just the sight of flowers blooming and the greenery of plants and trees can be pleasant. Fruits and…

Greenville County Schools virtual learning

Greenville County Schools teachers are finding creative virtual ways to engage students

“It was a Friday afternoon after school when we received an email saying we may be closed about 10 days or so,” said Blythe Academy fourth grade teacher Shasta Kelly Looper. “I was sitting in my living room, and I felt like I needed to start doing something.”

Project Host finds challenges in serving more people with smaller on-site team

“The most significant change to our staff dynamic besides not having our COO, a skilled chef, on-site is that we have staff members whose typical job is not on the food service line, and they are stepping up to help prep food,” said Project Host CEO Paulette Dunn.