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Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions

Only 20% of the store's occupancy, or five customers per 1,000 sq. feet, are allowed in a store at a given time

Apr 20, 2020 11:32 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

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…

Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland

Apr 20, 2020 10:46 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women shot in the upper body. They were taken to the hospital. There was no update on their condition. No suspect…

Shandon Baptist holds weekly ‘curbside collections’ to help local families

Apr 20, 2020 5:49 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Shandon Baptist Church has been helping families in Richland School Districts One and Two, by holding ‘curbside collections’ where people can drop off donations of food or items. On Monday, organizers said it had been the busiest drop off day since they began the program. “It’s been a great way for folks from our church, but…

DHEC: 64 new cases, four additional deaths related to coronavirus in SC

Apr 20, 2020 4:50 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 64 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,439 and those who have died to 124. DHEC says of those four deaths, one was an elderly individual…

Governor McMaster opens Public Beach Access, and certain Retail Businesses under new Executive Order

Apr 20, 2020 4:25 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, under a new executive order, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that local officials have the authority to restrict access to beaches, as they see fit. But he is opening access to the State’s beaches. According to the release from the Governor’s office, Governor McMaster also issued Executive Order 2020-28, which removes restrictions on public access…

Gov. McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm media briefing to SC

SC Governor Henry McMaster, along with state health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm.

Apr 20, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. ABC COLUMBIA NEWS will carry the Governor’s briefing online on our Facebook page and Live on air. Previous…

Kroger stores requiring employees to wear masks

Apr 20, 2020 11:09 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Employees at Kroger stores in South Carolina will now be wearing masks. In a release, the Kroger Atlanta Division, says it is adding the new safety measures to help protect associates, including mandatory facial mask requirements. The company says it has a supply of surgical masks in stock for associates to use. “Without a doubt, COVID-19 has…

SC Dept of Corrections says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19

Apr 20, 2020 6:18 AM EDT

Blair Alzuro,

The Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19. The 69-year-old inmate is now hospitalized

Sumter Police arrest a man for a home break-in on Love Street

Apr 20, 2020 5:50 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Sumter Police Department says they’ve arrested a man accused of a home break-in on Love Street over the weekend.

Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday

Apr 19, 2020 11:33 PM EDT

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Post and Courier says that South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points will be allowed to reopen on Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster’s chief of staff told the newspaper that the governor will issue the reopening orders on Monday. The order will apply to numerous nonessential stores, including department stores, flea markets, florists, bookstores…

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Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions

Only 20% of the store's occupancy, or five customers per 1,000 sq. feet, are allowed in a store at a given time

Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland

Shandon Baptist holds weekly ‘curbside collections’ to help local families

DHEC: 64 new cases, four additional deaths related to coronavirus in SC

Governor McMaster opens Public Beach Access, and certain Retail Businesses under new Executive Order

Gov. McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm media briefing to SC

SC Governor Henry McMaster, along with state health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday at 4:00 pm.

Kroger stores requiring employees to wear masks

SC Dept of Corrections says one inmate has tested positive for Covid-19

Sumter Police arrest a man for a home break-in on Love Street

Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday

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