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Gov. McMaster recommends “at risk” employees to work from home because of COVID-19

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Gov. Henry McMaster recommends that older “at risk” employees work from home to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in South Carolina. Today I have granted state agency leaders maximum flexibility to protect their older “at risk” employees by allowing work from home. Additionally all non-essential work related travel by state employees is now prohibited. https://t.co/Odr8xoSWrn — Gov. Henry…

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Gov. McMaster wants utilities to stay on regardless of payment during State of Emergency

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Gov. Henry McMaster has requested that all utilities in the South Carolina not be suspend or disconnect for nonpayment during the State of Emergency. I have requested that all utilities in South Carolina not suspend or disconnect any essential services for nonpayment for the duration of the current State of Emergency. https://t.co/brJnIuonbD — Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) March…
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SCDHEC investigating 6 more cases of COVID-19, including one in Lexington Co.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that it is investigating six additional cases of COVID-19.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that it is investigating six additional cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of coroanvirus cases to 19 in the state. One of the new cases is from Lexington Co. where the patient is currently hospitalized and isolated. The patient was a resident of…

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SC Senate passes bill banning shackling of pregnant inmates

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill banning jails and prisons from using leg, waist and ankle restraints on pregnant women while they give birth. South Carolina is among only six states that don’t ban shackling pregnant inmates. The bill passed by the Senate earlier this month would also require pregnant inmates to only be handcuffed…
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SC medical and nursing boards issuing emergency licenses

ABC Team,

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — In a preventative measure against the coronavirus, the South Carolina medical and nursing boards are temporarily issuing emergency licenses to help hospitals in the state, according to a press release. The SC Board of Medical Examiners and SC Board of Nursing are allowed to speed up temporary license during emergency situations. “This is another great tool to…
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City of Columbia Parks and Rec postpone some events due to Coronavirus outbreak

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to concerns over the Coronavirus, the City of Columbia has postponed some events. According to City officials, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will postpone the following events:   Senior Exercise programs at Hyatt Park on M, W, F 10:30am and Greenview Park M, W, F 10:00am Mayor’s Play-Ball Initiative, scheduled for…
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As state of emergency declared, people stock up on emergency supplies

DHEC officials say the only thing you should stock up on is hand soap, or if necessary, hand sanitizer
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With thirteen positive cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) has declared a state of emergency. By declaring a state of emergency, Governor McMaster now has more tools at his disposal for the state to combat the coronavirus. By cancelling school in both Kershaw and Lancaster Counties. enforcing price gouging laws, and…

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Governor McMaster holds ‘State of Emergency’ briefing

The State of South Carolina is officially under a State of Emergency. See the full briefing held Friday evening
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Just before 5:30PM Friday,  South Carolina (R) Governor Henry McMaster officially declared a State of Emergency in the state. There are a few things that this now means for the Palmetto state, including giving the Governor the ability to put certain restrictions and mandates in place during the coronavirus outbreak. Under the State of Emergency,  schools…

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Watch: SC teacher working in Italy during COVID-19 outbreak

Rob Dew,

Photo: Sam Campeau Milan, Italy (WOLO)-  While people in South Carolina are getting their first taste of the life changes brought on by the spread of coronavirus and the preventative measures that come along with it, some have been learning to live with it for weeks. That is the case for Charleston, SC native Sam Campeau who is living and…