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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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….
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…
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…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott’s police reform bill. Scott says the’ Justice Act Bi’ll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public with transparency and holds law enforcement departments more accountable. The Republican Senator says the bill was also designed in consultation with President Donald Trump’s objectives around…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will brief the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Wednesday. Mcmaster will be joined by state public health officials June 10, at 4:00 PM. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you coverage on air and online. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Gov. Henry McMaster
