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Test Before Turkey
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Governor McMaster to SC: “Get Tested before Turkey”

McMaster urging SC residents, if plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to "Get tested for COVID-19 before the Turkey"
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state on Thursday about Coronvirus precautions during the holiday. The Governor says this year will be different from other years, when celebrating the holidays, and everyone has to be careful and be smart. McMaster urging South Carolina residents, if their plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to “Get…

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SC Governor Henry McMaster casts vote on Election Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster cast their ballots earlier today. The two voted at the american legion on Pickens street. The governor spoke about voter turnout this year, after record- breaking early voting numbers. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags: Gov. Henry McMaster, SCElection
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SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: ‘Justice Ginsburg is a guiding inspiration for many Americans. There is no doubt that her determination and tenacity will continue to inspire future…

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Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election.  This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill.  After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill.  It allows…

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Governor McMaster announces new plan for students without internet access in SC

Fairfield and Jasper Counties, as well as York School District One, will first get to test out the program this fall
Crysty Vaughan, Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As schools across the state start back up, thousands of South Carolina students are still without internet access. To bridge the digital divide, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced a $1.3 million investment towards bringing these students lessons through a technique called “data-casting.” Through a technique used for public safety when radio signals are jammed, up to…

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Governor, DHEC release limited outdoor visitation guidelines for nursing homes

Crysty Vaughan, Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster, along with public health officials in the State House Tuesday afternoon, rolled out new guidelines that will allow some nursing homes to have limited, outdoor visitation with families. In a release, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said a facility’s ability to allow visitation depends on a number of factors, including…

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Governor McMaster to announce guidelines to resume Nursing Home Visitation

Crysty Vaughan,

(ABC Columbia) Gov. McMaster announces new executive order  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Out of the State House this Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster is set to make an announcement regarding Nursing Home Visitation. In a release from the Governor’s office, it says McMaster will hold a media briefing with DHEC officials to announce guidelines for nursing home visitation to resume. The announcement…

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Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required in government offices. The Governor also announced restaurants will not be allowed to exceed 50% capacity, and employees and customers will  have to wear masks….
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Last Call: SC Order banning alcohol sales at bars/restaurants after 11pm in effect

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is officially last call each night across South Carolina at 11pm. Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order banning the sale of alcohol at restaurants and bars is now in effect. It went into effect Saturday night at 11pm. McMaster says he hopes the order will help curb the spread of COVID-19 among young people. It is important to…

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Governor McMaster on COVID-19: “It is still a time that we must be very, very careful”

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the Governor went on to add that testing in the state has also increased. McMaster addressed the growing data that younger people are testing positive for the coronavirus and…