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Many local churches are moving to online services, as state orders have discouraged large gatherings due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Locally, all of Praise Cathedral’s campuses are closed, and their upcoming events have been postponed.

As more residents find themselves in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Greer Soup Kitchen has received an outpouring of support from the local community.

Martha Bennett, Executive Director of Daily Bread Ministries-Greer Soup Kitchen, shared how individuals and businesses have continued to give.

Local businesses are already feeling the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in South Carolina.

Restaurants are laying off employees, revenue streams are dropping and many owners are trying to find ways to adapt. The following is a complication of how some businesses are responding and what the community can do to help.

South Carolina’s education system changed overnight.

On Sunday, March 15, Gov. Henry McMaster ordered all schools in the state to be closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The next morning, teachers were working to figure out how to continue their instruction from home.

City of Greer parks and playgrounds are now closed to the public.

City Administrator Ed Driggers said the measure will ensure the city’s cooperation with a statewide order to avoid gathering in large groups.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has now claimed five lives in South Carolina, according to information from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Total cases have now reached 342 statewide, as the disease spans 36 South Carolina counties.

Greer’s largest business will be closing its doors for two weeks due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

MTCC to continue distributing food
The Middle Tyger Community Center will continue distributing food, including Spring Break, during the following food pantry hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.