Professor studies impact of sleep on work performance
Any employer can recognize that sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on their office team, but one Clemson professor delved into just how much late nights impact performance and what organizations can do to prevent a sleepy workforce.
Greenville innovation named Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Finalist
A Greenville company has been recognized for solving something wicked.
S.C. nursing facilities face higher COVID-19 fatalities, staffing shortages
South Carolina is one of the deadliest states in the country for nursing home residents with COVID-19 according to a recent AARP report. The state also faces a higher than average shortage of nurses and aides.
Clemson classes to go online again
Clemson University students and employees learned Thursday that classes will be online-only after the Thanksgiving break. The final day of in-person instruction for the semester is scheduled to be Nov. 24.
Upstate student addresses need for Spanish-speaking physicians
Drawing from personal experience assisting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, a USC School of Medicine student and Navy ensign pursues the development of a four-year Spanish language program to meet a growing need in the Upstate.
Clemson recognized for medical inventions
Clemson University faculty and students will be recognized across the state during an InnoVision awards ceremony Tuesday for an orthopedic screw startup and COVID-19 microbead screening.
United Way launches Greenwood, Abbeville data base
United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville counties has launched a new database called Greenwood Counts including population health data, demographics and zip-code-based socio-economic maps for public use.
School districts receive $33 million in PPE and supplies
All 81 public school districts across the state now have access to personal protective equipment and supplies from the S.C. Department of Education.
USDA invests $3 million in S.C. telemedicine and distance learning
The United State Department of Agriculture is investing $3 million in grant funding to help connect rural residents to telemedicine care and distance learning opportunities across the Palmetto State.
Greenville Chamber offers COVID-19 test discount
The Greenville Chamber has partnered with Scalpel Solutions Inc. to help Upstate businesses offer COVID-19 nasal swab and rapid antibody testing with discounted rates.
Greenville elementary students to meet in person
Greenville County Schools will open doors for all elementary students in the traditional school program for five-day weeks, according to today’s announcement from Superintendent W. Burke Royster.
GADC gives away thermometers
Greenville County businesses can request free infrared thermometers from the Greenville Area Development Corp.’s last shipment. Critical infrastructure and close contact companies will be prioritized for giveaway.