On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for August 6, 2020, we bring you updates from State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman on school reopenings, virtual classrooms, truancy, and more. Also on this episode: a look at how Americans feel about the November election; the state of minority owned small businesses; when high school sports could resume; and more.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Brennan Center for Justice: To Protect Democracy, Expand Vote by Mail
- Metlife and US Chamber of Commerce Special Report on Race and Inequality on Main Street
- US Travel Association: Travel Confidently Toolkit
The South Carolina Lede is here to keep you up to date on important news as the Palmetto State faces the COVID-19 virus. There is so much news out there right now it’s overwhelming. This podcast is for you to get information that matters to you, your family and your fellow South Carolinians. No hype. No fear. Just COVID-19 news and resources to get us all through this.
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