Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Local leaders calling for the expansion of broadband to rural, remote areas

Hundreds of millions of dollars are already earmarked to the state by the FCC to expand broadband

May 21, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As some South Carolinians try to get their lives back on track, some are saying now is the perfect time to expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. With thousands of South Carolinians losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, some say people in rural areas are struggling even more since some don’t have one thing:…

Gov. McMaster: Tourist attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo, able to open this weekend

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will reopen to a limited crowd on Saturday

May 20, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is allowing tourist attractions to open their doors once again. One of those destinations is the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, which has been preparing for the public to safely return for months since closing in mid-March The zoo announced their plans to reopen to a limited…

S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism director says this will help draw crowds away from beaches

May 19, 2020 11:23 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as “accelerateSC”, a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state’s economy, held its third full meeting. Among the topics discussed were what the state should do with $1.9 billion coming their way as a result of the CARES Act, and when tourist…

Close contact businesses react to Gov. McMaster’s reopen announcement

May 16, 2020 9:00 AM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Monday draws closer, there may be questions about South Carolina Governor McMaster’s announcement on reopening close contact services. McMaster announced that he is allowing close-contact businesses, like barbershops, fitness centers, and salons, to reopen on May 18. These businesses would have to operate with a limited capacity, sanitize equipment, and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For…

Midlands sports, entertainment venues adjust operations during pandemic

Some are considering holding socially-distant events, like movie and trivia nights

May 15, 2020 6:50 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the economy slowly starts to reopen, some sports and entertainment venues across the Midlands are discussing ways to have events while encouraging social distancing. Without any baseball games scheduled in the near future, John Katz of the Columbia Fireflies told the Resilient Midlands Economic Recovery Task Force that Segra Park could open again, but instead of…

Statewide pause on foreclosures, evictions set to expire Friday

The lone exception is if someone receives federal loans or lives in federally-assisted housing

May 14, 2020 6:23 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Evictions and foreclosures will start happening again in South Carolina. A pause on removing people from their homes ordered by the South Carolina Supreme Court is set to expire Friday. With thousands of people already losing their jobs due to the coronavirus, Sue Berkowitz with the SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center says she’s worried more people could…

DHEC’s expanded use of contact tracing in South Carolina could go digital

Local and state leaders are considering using apps to help assist in contact tracing efforts

May 13, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –To ramp up its efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is enlisting the help of more than a thousand contact tracers across the state. Recently, DHEC announced that it has 1,800 contact tracers statewide working on combatting the virus. Believe it or not, contact tracing is not a…

Upon return to Columbia, both House, Senate agree on a continuing resolution

The resolution would use last year's budget to fund the state government beyond July 1

May 12, 2020 6:27 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –For the first time in a month, lawmakers came back to Columbia to discuss several issues, including how the state government would be funded at the start of the fiscal year. Both the House and Senate agreed on a continuing resolution that would keep the state operating on last year’s budget starting July 1. The two legislative…

Gov. McMaster allows close-contact businesses to reopen with limited capacity

These businesses include barber shops, salons, and fitness centers

May 11, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced Monday that he is allowing close-contact businesses, like barbershops, fitness centers, and salons, to reopen on May 18. These businesses would have to operate with a limited capacity, sanitize equipment, and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For salon owners like Mark Goodman, the last two months without much business have been surreal….

Gov. McMaster allows indoor dining with limited capacity at SC restaurants

Restaurants can only have a maximum of 50% of their posted occupancy inside at one time

May 8, 2020 11:27 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced Friday that restaurants across the state can start offering indoor dining starting on Monday, but they can only have a small number of customers inside at one time. Under these new guidelines, which were compiled by “accelerateSC” with suggestions from the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, restaurants can only seat 50%…

Author: Tim Scott

Local leaders calling for the expansion of broadband to rural, remote areas

Hundreds of millions of dollars are already earmarked to the state by the FCC to expand broadband

Gov. McMaster: Tourist attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo, able to open this weekend

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will reopen to a limited crowd on Saturday

S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism director says this will help draw crowds away from beaches

Close contact businesses react to Gov. McMaster’s reopen announcement

Midlands sports, entertainment venues adjust operations during pandemic

Some are considering holding socially-distant events, like movie and trivia nights

Statewide pause on foreclosures, evictions set to expire Friday

The lone exception is if someone receives federal loans or lives in federally-assisted housing

DHEC’s expanded use of contact tracing in South Carolina could go digital

Local and state leaders are considering using apps to help assist in contact tracing efforts

Upon return to Columbia, both House, Senate agree on a continuing resolution

The resolution would use last year's budget to fund the state government beyond July 1

Gov. McMaster allows close-contact businesses to reopen with limited capacity

These businesses include barber shops, salons, and fitness centers

Gov. McMaster allows indoor dining with limited capacity at SC restaurants

Restaurants can only have a maximum of 50% of their posted occupancy inside at one time

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