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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…

West Columbia votes to extend mask ordinance

The mask mandate will remain in effect through May 1, 2010

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC  (WOLO) — The city of West Columbia held a special council meeting Tuesday night and have voted in favor of extending their emergency ordinance for people to continue to wear facial coverings in within the city limits. The mask ordinance will remain in effect for 61 days, ending May 1, 2021. According to the…

Gov. McMaster expands vaccine distribution to Phase 1B beginning Monday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Governor McMaster and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Tuesday said due to an increase in vaccine supply and the hard work of South Carolinians, on Monday, March 8th, those aged 55 years and older, people with high risk medical conditions, and even our teachers and school staff can begin scheduling their appointments. Governor Henry McMaster said,…