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Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency in response to Monday’s storms, tornadoes

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to Monday’s storms which included 11 tornadoes according to The National Weather Service. According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division the storms damaged at least 911 homes in 21 counties. Nine people were killed in the storms. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
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Senators Graham, Scott discuss coronavirus concerns with religious leaders

The religious community take their concerns over the impact COVID-19 is having on their congregations
Associated Press,

Columbia, SC (AP) — -US Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott spoke with religious leaders from across the state about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their congregations. The Senators from South Carolina have been holding a number conference calls with local, business, and state leaders about the cares act and the potential financial help for businesses, individuals, and charitable…

Trump Announces Us Will Halt Who Funding Over Alleged Mishandling Of Covid 19 Pandemic
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Trump announces US will halt WHO funding over alleged mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic

CNN,

(ABC NEWS) – The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 25,000 Americans and infected at least 600,000 more. It’s a grim milestone reached Tuesday, as some early hotspots showed promising signs in their fight. Still, some governors are finding themselves at odds with President Trump over how to get the economy going again. Watch the video above for the…
Local News, Politics

SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster “Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the precious blessing that is life. Stay home, stay safe, and make sure your loved ones know what they mean to…
Local News, Politics, Richland, State

Columbia extends citywide curfew for additional 61 days

Columbia officials say the curfew will take effect Friday April 10th, 2020 beginning at 11p.m.
ABC Columbia Staff,

City of Columbia logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With numbers of people in South Carolina continuing to battle infections of coronavirus (COVID-19), and deaths rising daily, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the citywide curfew that was put into place March 18th, 2020, needs to stay in effect for now. Thursday night, the Columbia City Council confirmed Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State…
Local News, Politics, State

SC lawmakers get back to business on state budget

After concerns over coronavirus exposure lawmakers return to the State House to work on state budget
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina lawmakers returned to the state house Wednesday. They were called back by the Governor to work on the state budget amid the coronavirus  (COVID-19) outbreak. Some Democrats had suggested it was not safe to meet in person. Some Senators were opposed to a bill allowing the state to keep spending money if it doesn’t…

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SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes

U.S. Attorney's office starts new initiative to monitor fraud, hoarding, price gouging during outbreak
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina ‘COVID-19 Strike Team’. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s office, Federal Law Enforcement officers, SLED, and members of the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. Several federal agencies and local law enforcement agencies are also participating. U.S….