LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Headed on the water this weekend? It’s been a little over a week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the water have followed the rules laid out in the Governor’s executive order. The sound of motors…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –It’s been one week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the water have followed the rules laid out in the Governor’s executive order. The sound of motors revving on the waves this early in the year…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) brought together several business, education, and community leaders in Columbia to discuss ways to revitalize the state’s economy. The group “accelerateSC” is focused on finding a quick but safe solution to make up economic losses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no secret several industries have had major setbacks due to the coronavirus…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says now is not the time to slow down the city’s approach towards fighting the coronavirus. He says city staff is looking at new ways to prevent the spread of the virus while enforcing social distancing guidelines. As of Wednesday, Richland County has the most confirmed cases of the coronavirus in South Carolina,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time after the coronavirus pandemic forced some businesses to close, several people had a chance to visit some of their favorite local businesses. Tuesday marked the first day several small businesses could open their doors to customers under a new executive order from Governor Henry McMaster. The executive order allowed businesses like jewelry stores,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the latest step towards reopening the South Carolina economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His newest executive orders allows public beach access, giving the authority to local governments to determine if their beaches will be open to the public, while also giving the green light to certain small small retailers and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he’s hopeful businesses can start opening again in May and that the economy will thrive by the end of June. However, some business leaders say a gradual approach towards reopening the economy would help keep employees and customers safe. It’s been weeks since several South Carolina businesses had to close their doors…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Benedict College is one of several colleges and universities set to receive a helping hand from the federal government. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Benedict College received more than four million dollars, half of which will go towards reimbursing students for money lost when the semester came to a halt. Benedict College…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) said in his latest coronavirus news briefing that there is “no reason” to reschedule the state’s primary election on June 9 due to the ongoing pandemic. Gov. McMaster said data shows the peak number of cases in South Carolina would occur in early May, saying that the state’s primary should not be…
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) –Alongside millions of Americans starting to receive economic relief checks this week, the federal government is set to help out another group: local colleges and universities. As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $14 billion is set to be distributed to public and private schools to help offset losses caused by the…
