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City of Charleston passes 'Stay at Home' ordinance

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Charleston City Council voted, 9-4, Tuesday night to approve an emergency order for residents to remain in their homes, unless necessary to leave, for a period of 14 days in an attempt to limit the spread…

SC schools closed through April

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April. Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman released a joint statement. It reads in part, …

US Dept. of Ed grants SC request to waive some standardized testing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Students in South Carolina will not take any more standardized tests this school year. Monday state superintendent Molly Spearman announced the US Department of Education has approved the state's assessment suspension waiver. That means the state will not…

City of Columbia curfew goes in effect tonight at 11PM

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 tonight,  Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM.…

City of Columbia declares 'State of Emergency'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars…

National response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

(CNN) --- President Donald Trump gave an update on the United States response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Monday afternoon. This comes as local Governments have been issuing their own instructions to their…

SC March and April elections postponed due to Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Governor Henry McMaster announced the postponement of all elections until May 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. Specific dates will be announced later.             This announcement has no impact on the March Candidate filing period.  Candidate filing will open…

Governor McMaster holds 'State of Emergency' briefing

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…

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