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SC Governor Henry McMaster to update the state on Coronavirus at 4pm today

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Tuesday at 4pm. 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 on air.   Categories: Local…

Beach Access
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Public Beach access, public boat ramps ordered closed by SC Governor, signs set to go up

Closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state's lakes, rivers and waterways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster is clamping down on beach goers during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of the virus. On Tuesday, Horry county crews were set to put up signs at public beaches, according to ABC affiliate WPDE in Florence. On Monday, the South Carolina Governor issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all…

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State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. “Time is truly of the essence,” Columbia Mayor, Steve Benjamin said. “Time is not our friend, it’s our enemy.” As of Wednesday night, the are almost a thousand cases of Covid-19 in the…

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Group creates food give away to help those impacted by coronavirus

A South Carolina group creates a way to feed those hit hard by coronavirus (COVID-19)
CNN,

Charleston, SC (CNN) — A group in the low country launched a new event Monday to make sure healthcare, restaurant, and hospitality workers who’ve been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic can still get a good meal. The Charleston Hospitality Group created ‘Full Belly, Full Hearts’ when it realized they had lots of extra food, mostly non-perishable, after some restaurants…

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Some want SC Governor to implement ‘Stay at Home’ order

In an effort to curb the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) some in the state say they like to see a 'Stay at Home' order put in place
ABC Columbia Staff, Alexis Frazier,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with the Mayor of Columbia, Steve Benjamin who says the order would save lives. Categories: Local News, Politics, State
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Fort Jackson declares ‘Public Health Emergency’ with 25 COVID-19 cases

Ft. Jackson officials declare health emergency as COVID-19 cases jump in one week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson announces a spike in the amount of cases from 2 just last week to 25 confirmed cases on post Monday March 30th, 2020. Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr., now declaring a ‘Public Health Emergency’ saying in a statement released Monday saying in part, “In order to ensure I possess the necessary authorities required…

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SC Governor issues Executive Order closing public access to all beaches

Public access also closed to Public Boat Ramps and Landings Closed on All Lakes, Rivers and Waterways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state’s lakes, rivers and waterways. According to officials, the governor’s executive order authorizes and instructs the S.C….
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AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The filing period for South Carolina’s 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election contest coming up in South Carolina for 2020 is U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s pursuit of a fourth term in office….