Gov. Henry McMaster

Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill

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…

McMaster to hold briefing on Coronavirus cases in SC

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

McMaster updates SC’s response to Coronavirus, issues new State of Emergency

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state’s response to the Coronavirus Thursday afternoon. McMaster announced that there are still closures in the state, including schools and entertainment venues. McMaster announced he has issued a new State of Emergency that will focus on a new phase of the Coronavirus, including social distancing guidelines and outlining those at…

Close contact businesses react to Gov. McMaster’s reopen announcement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Monday draws closer, there may be questions about South Carolina Governor McMaster’s announcement on reopening close contact services. McMaster announced that he is allowing close-contact businesses, like barbershops, fitness centers, and salons, to reopen on May 18. These businesses would have to operate with a limited capacity, sanitize equipment, and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For…

Gov. McMaster tours Midlands plant that makes face shields for service industry

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster toured a 3-D printing facility that ABC Columbia profiled this week for making masks to protect those in the service industry. Z-Verse in West Columbia plans to produce about 200,000 z-shield flex’s per day. The face shield is reusable and washable and helps protect both the staff and customers say company officials. Right now, the…

Gov. McMaster announces close contact businesses, like Gyms, salons can reopen May 18

Businesses to open include: Gyms, barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, nail salons, spas, tanning salons, and pools

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is pushing forward with the reopening of the State. On Monday, McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in a limited capacity Monday, May 18. According to the Governor, close contact service providers include the following…

Governor McMaster to hold Monday briefing on Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– We could hear more plans about continued reopenings in South Carolina on Monday. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus today, Monday, May 11, at 4:30 PM. Count on ABC Columbia News…

Gov. McMaster to join Boeing and MUSC for delivery of Personal Protective Equipment to SC

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to welcome more PPE equipment to the state. According to the Governor’s office, McMaster will join The Boeing Company, the Medical University of South Carolina, members of South Carolina’s Congressional Delegation, and other local officials to welcome three Boeing Dreamlifter aircraft filled with personal protective equipment for the state’s Coronavirus…

SC Governor McMaster: Restaurants can reopen for limited dine in May 11

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will soon be able to dine inside some of your favorite restaurants, according to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. On Friday, McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11. The Governor’s office says based on advice and recommendations from the “Response” component of…

SC Governor McMaster to hold 4pm briefing on Coronavirus

McMaster will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:00 pm

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. ABC COLUMBIA NEWS will carry the Governor’s briefing online on our Facebook page and Live on air. Previous…