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South Carolina: Order to protect 1st responders in outbreak

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina's governor is aiming to protect first responders during the new coronavirus outbreak, ordering that anyone calling 911 be asked if anyone near them is symptomatic for COVID-19. Gov. Henry McMaster required in an executive…

S.C. cities defy state on restrictions as virus cases rise

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Leaders of several South Carolina cities on Saturday said they were defying Gov. Henry McMaster's opposition to stay-at-home orders and Attorney General Alan Wilson's opinion that only McMaster can issue such measures. The moves came as…

City of Columbia 'stay home' ordinance now in effect

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Starting Sunday Columbia residents are being asked to 'stay home and stay safe'. Thursday the Columbia City Council passed the stay home, stay safe ordinance. According to the measure, effective 12:01 a.m.…

SCDC correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A correctional officer at Broad River Correctional Institution has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to SCDC. Friday night, the Department of Corrections released a statement saying this is the first SCDC employee who has tested…

SC DMV: REAL ID deadline extended amid coronavirus pandemic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you have not yet applied for the REAL ID, you now have more time. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the Department of Homeland Security  would extend the enforcement date of the Federal REAL…

City of Columbia passes 'Stay Home, Stay Safe Ordinance'

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Starting Sunday Columbia residents are being asked to 'stay home and stay safe'. Thursday the Columbia City Council passed the stay home, stay safe ordinance. According to the measure, effective 12:01 a.m.…

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