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W11 P Mask Ordinance
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Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.

Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they’re out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called meeting Tuesday. “This is not a perfect solution. It’s a move and a thoughtful step in the right direction that continues to guide us to our true north….

Mcmaster Update On Coronavirus
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Governor McMaster on COVID-19: “It is still a time that we must be very, very careful”

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the Governor went on to add that testing in the state has also increased. McMaster addressed the growing data that younger people are testing positive for the coronavirus and…
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DHEC: Coronavirus Hospitalizations at 824 with rising cases in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

abc columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A growing number of people in South Carolina are in the hospital with coronavirus related illnesses. According to new numbers released today by DHEC, there are currently 824 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports…

Primary Runoff
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Voters at the polls for SC Runoff elections

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Voters in South Carolina are at the polls Tuesday for the ‘Primary’ Runoff elections. On the ballot- races that were too close to call following the June 9, 2020 Primary. 23 of the state’s 46 counties have runoffs, according to state election officials. South Carolina Election officials say they are helping Richland County after some voters waited more…
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SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory

'People are literally dying for you to lead, where are you?'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster ‘irresponsible’ and ‘reckless’ to encourage residents to follow recommendations for ‘good hygiene’ in what she referred to as a mere ‘pep talk’ instead of responding to the data being given to the public by health officials. McLeod says she has had several email communications with the Governor…
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McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina’s new US attorney

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday as the state’s interim top federal prosecutor.The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Peter McCoy to be the U.S. Attorney for South Carolina on Thursday. President Donald…

Cdc Recommends General Public Wear Facemasks As Coronavirus Death Rate Starts To Surge
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Greenville to be first SC city to pass face mask requirement

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – A South Carolina city has become the first in the state to require people to wear masks in grocery stores and pharmacies to help fight COVID-19. Greenville City Council voted unanimously for the mask requirements Monday. All employees in restaurants, retail stores, salons, grocery stores and pharmacies will have to wear masks. Customers in grocery stores…
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At least 26 cases of COVID-19 linked to Myrtle Beach

One county in West Virginia has more than 2 dozen cases authorities say is link to a visit to the Grand Strand
ABC Columbia Staff,

More than two dozen coronavirus cases in West Virginia have been linked to Myrtle Beach. Health officials say 26 cases in one county can be directly traced to people who spent time on the Grand Strand. Other cases in the mountaineer state were also connected to people who had visited South Carolina. Categories: Local News, State