USDA invests $2.8M in S.C. distance learning, telemedicine As part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture $24.3 million COVID-19 relief package extended to rural areas across the country, two Palmetto State school systems, a college and medical center will expand their telemedicine and distance learning platforms. Economic recovery loan program to assist 15 states The SOAR Fund aims to help small businesses and historically underbanked organizations throughout the South. An application portal, scheduled to open in April, will offer loans of up to $100,000. |