Mandatory legislator quarantine sought after SC session
An SC lawmaker is seeking a “mandatory quarantine at home” for all state legislators following a session during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Politics
South Carolina to get new, lower budget prediction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The board that predicts how much money South Carolina will take in from taxes and fees to help set the budget is meeting Thursday. The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Board…
Some Democrats say SC Legislature meeting is unsafe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are coming back to the Statehouse Wednesday, but not everyone is happy the Republican dominated House and Senate will be in session as the…
Coronavirus leads to biggest job loss seen in a decade
(CNN) ---The Federal Government reports the U.S. economy lost 701-thousand jobs in March as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis started to take its toll. Economists say this is the first time the economy…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing more non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a new Executive Order closing more non essential businesses. The Order will go into effect Monday, April 6 at 5pm. Among the businesses listed…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will…
State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. "Time is truly…
House member McCoy sworn in as South Carolina’s US attorney
A prominent state lawmaker has been sworn in as the new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, according to federal officials.
Government warns of stimulus scam making the rounds
Columbia, SC (CNN) --Government officials are asking you to be aware. They say scammers are already trying to steal people's money while Americans wait on their stimulus checks. According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin,…
Some want SC Governor to implement 'Stay at Home' order
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes.…
AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The filing period for South Carolina's 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election…
SC's typical June primary not certain with coronavirus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the coronavirus has caused massive changes to life in South Carolina, one thing is proceeding as scheduled — the deadline for political candidates to be on the ballot for the 2020 primaries and November election.…
Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
The House of Representatives will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill for the coronavirus.
Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson…
The US now has more cases of coronavirus than any country in the world
(CNN) - The United States now has the most coronavirus cases of any country in the world with more than 82,000 cases.…
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