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Local News, State

Governor McMaster holds Accelerate SC meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a meeting with members of Accelerate SC Tuesday
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a meeting with members of Accelerate SC Tuesday. The group was formed last year to manage the state’s response to COVID-19. Tuesday afternoon the group issued its final report and recommendations for how the state should invest the more than eight billion dollars coming to South Carolina…

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Local News, Politics, State

SC Governor attends Accelerate SC meeting to discuss ‘American Rescue Plan’

Meeting discussion on the more than eight billion dollars coming to SC as part of the Biden Administration's "American Rescue Plan
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster convened the Accelerate SC Committee Tuesday. Originally, the group was formed to manage the state’s response to COVID-19. On Tuesday, the purpose was initial discussion of the more than eight billion dollars coming to South Carolina as part of the Biden Administration’s “American Rescue Plan.” The group will meet again on July 22,…

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Digital Exclusives and Features

SC One stop Coronavirus website offers more information about economics of COVID-19

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A website created by state leaders to offer information, all in one place, is now a one stop shop for more COVID-19 information. The Governor’s office announced the Accelerate SC website will include Coronavirus statistics and many other topics, including an employment tab. According to a release,  accelerate.sc.gov, now provides South Carolinians a single place to see…

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Local News, State

South Carolina’s one stop shop website for Coronavirus information expands data

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  There is now more information at your fingertips on the state’s Coronavirus website. In a release, the Governor’s office says accelerate.sc.gov, now provides a centralized location for users to look at Coronavirus dashboards and economic data. Users can access dashboards regarding employment, education, business, economy, social impact, COVID-19 impact and CARES Act funds. “One of our fundamental…

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Local News, State

AccelerateSC now offers centralized dashboards for COVID-19, economic data and more

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Office of the Governor, the state’s coronavirus response website, accelerate.sc.gov, now provides a centralized location for viewers to look at coronavirus dashboards and economic revitalization data. Once on the website, users can scroll down to access dashboards regarding employment, education, business, economy, social impact, COVID-19 impact and CARES Act funds. “One of our fundamental…

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Local News, State

Gov. McMaster extends state of emergency, praises “accelerateSC” for work

The committee held what could be its last in-person meeting Thursday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– “accelerateSC”, a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) to find ways to safely reopen the state economy held what might be its last in-person meeting Thursday. The group came up with a list of recommendations that will help spur any recovery efforts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Ever since “accelerateSC” began holding meetings April…

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Local News, News

Potential Riverbanks Zoo reopening could take place in phases with smaller crowds

No firm reopening date has been established
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, told “Response” subcommittee members that he’s been talking with several major tourist spots, hinting that some could open up soon. The Riverbanks…