COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At a briefing alongside Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed plans to reopen the state. McMaster says he hopes to be making some decisions soon on how to reopen the state and rebuild the economy. McMaster said the decisions made will be deliberate and that he does not want to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, on Monday, declared a new state of emergency. The new order basically extends the previous State of Emergency that was set to expire today, April 12, 2020. According to the governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration of the emergency, or until he announces otherwise. “South Carolina continues to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in South Carolina. McMaster, along with State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, announced that the state’s public K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Both McMaster and Spearman acknowledged the difficulties surrounding the remote learning…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tonight Governor Henry McMaster’s order to allow certain retailers to reopen is now in effect. That means certain stores previously deemed non-essential like department stores, furniture stores, florists, bookstores, and craft stores can now open. Our ABC Columbia crews were out in Harbison, there, some stores including Michaels crafts were open. But if you’re ready to head out, keep…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday 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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Sunday night Governor Henry Mcmaster declared a new state of emergency in South Carolina. The new order basically extends the previous order through April 27. According to the Governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration of the emergency, or until the governor announces otherwise. https://twitter.com/scgovernorpressGov. @henrymcmaster has declared a new state of emergency. All previous…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory ‘Home or Work’ order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay home unless, they are working, visiting family, or recreating outdoors, or they are obtaining necessary goods and services. McMaster says there will be no additional business closings,…
(ABC Columbia) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Monday 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…
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order closing more non essential businesses will go into effect today at 5pm.
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 to close are furniture stores, jewelry stores, florists, sporting goods stores, book and craft stores and home furnishing stores. McMaster says that the closures are a…
