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SC Governor Executive Order: Restaurants and bars must close dine-in services today

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order concerning coronavirus crisis
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take Out , curbside and delivery will still be allowed. McMaster is also requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says…

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Furman University announces school will not return for the Spring semester

Furman University will not return during the Spring 2020 semester amid coronavirus concerns
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Image: Furman University@ Twitter Greenville, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday night Furman University updated information for their students and staff as information continues to change daily. The University announcing now that the institution will not be returning for school during the Spring semester. The Unversity President releasing this statement on the University website writing, “Dear Furman Community and Families, None of…

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City of Columbia curfew to go in effect Wednesday

To prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin issues citywide curfew
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tomorrow,  Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM. Under this declaration,  the City will restrict travel and all public gatherings during the hours listed above. The only exceptions will be for those…
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S.C. Senate passes $45 million emergency funding plan to fight COVID-19

The bill is set to be taken up in the House Thursday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate voted to give the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) a major boost in its fight against the coronavirus. Lawmakers voted 42-0 to provide DHEC with $45 million from the state’s contingency reserve fund to address public health needs. With nearly 50 positive cases of coronavirus reported in South Carolina…

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CPD, CFD making operational changes due to COVID-19

As of Monday, March 16, both the Columbia Police and Fire Departments are making changes to their daily operations due to coronavirus.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As of Monday, March 16, both the Columbia Police and Fire Departments are making changes to their daily operations due to coronavirus. Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins said their departments are taking the necessary steps to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19. It’s in the best interest of both citizens and…

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SC DHEC announces additional 14 presumptive Coronavirus cases

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 14 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 47 cases in 13 counties. According to DHEC, here are the following counties impacted by new cases: County location of new cases 1 new case from Beaufort County 2…

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SC Governor issues executive order delaying tax filings, closing dine-in at restaurants, bars

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says that includes income, business and other taxes. McMaster also issued an order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take…