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Lexington suspends ordinance requiring masks

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The Town of Lexington announced Friday evening that its city council has voted to drop the mask requirement in town limits. The ordinance that requires individuals to wear face coverings in retail establishments has been suspended. Retail establishments included grocery stores but some chains have announced they would continue requiring customers and employees to wear them….

Former president endorses Governor Henry McMaster for re-election

Governor McMaster's term ends in 2022

Image: Governor Henry McMaster @Twitter Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster has made it clear that he is not planning on leaving his Governorship just yet. Friday night the Governor took to twitter to announce that not only is he pursuing a third term in the Governor’s office, but that he has also picked up a key endorsement from his…

Happy Birthday SC State University!

South carolina State University was established in Orangeburg 125 years ago Wednesday

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) –Happy birthday South Carolina State University! The state’s only public historically black university was founded in Orangeburg 125 years ago today. Today, S.C. State University boasts more than 30 thousand alumni including, U.S. House Majority Whip James Clyburn, and two NFL Hall of Famers. Categories: Local News, News, Orangeburg

Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have a concealed-weapons permit by a 16-8 vote Tuesday. South Carolina is one of only five states without open carry, joining…