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Gov. McMaster endorsed by former President Trump in his bid for re-election

(AP): Former President Donald Trump has endorsed South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s bid for a second full term in 2022. Governor McMaster took to Twitter Friday to share the news. Source: Gov. Henry McMaster Twitter The move continues the years long alliance between the two leaders and aims to strengthen Trump’s ties with the early-voting state he won twice. Trump’s…

792 new cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths in SC Saturday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 792 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 15 new deaths. This brings the states total reported coronavirus cases to 449,151 since the pandemic began a year ago, and 7,711 total deaths. DHEC also reported of the 28,294 most recent COVID-19 tests taken, 4.3% came back positive. Categories:…

One year since first COVID-19 cases suspected in South Carolina

COLUMBIA (WOLO): It’s been one year since the first two suspected COVID-19 cases were suspected in South Carolina On March 6, 2020, South Carolina announced it was investigating the first two possible COVID-19 cases in our state. As of early March 2021, South Carolina has: • conducted more than 6 million tests through DHEC and other partners, • increased contact…

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…