They sort of became hero responders. We are very grateful for that.

We’re pleased with the money coming to South Carolina. It’s going to help local governments and other agencies across the state prepare for a potential pandemic reaching our state.

The better we are able to plan, the better off we will be.

It was a blessing that they were in place and that they didn’t panic. We’re very thankful there are people like that around.

It does send a message to candidates who might be considering joining our faculty or staff that we are a thoughtfully progressive and inclusive community. In that sense, it has a very positive benefit for...