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SC mandatory ‘Home or Work Order’ to take effect today at 5:00pm

Everyone under this order should stay home unless, they are working, visiting family, or recreating outdoors, or they are obtaining necessary goods and services
Crysty Vaughan,

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,…
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SC Governor Henry McMaster to hold coronavirus update at 4:00pm

Crysty Vaughan,

(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…
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SC Governor issues Executive Order closing more non essential businesses

Crysty Vaughan,

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…

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SC Governor Henry McMaster to update state on coronavirus in 4:30pm Friday briefing

Crysty Vaughan,

Governor Henry McMaster at Coronavirus briefing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:30 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…

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Effective today: Non essential businesses in SC must close under Executive Order

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Effective today, April 1, 2020 non essential businesses, as defined by the order, must close under an executive order. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued the order on Tuesday to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will be closed:  Entertainment venues and facilities as follows: Night clubs Bowling…

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SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will be closed:  Entertainment venues and facilities as follows: Night clubs Bowling alleys Arcades Concert venues Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers Tourist attractions (including museums, aquariums,…

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Public Beach access, public boat ramps ordered closed by SC Governor, signs set to go up

Closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state's lakes, rivers and waterways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster is clamping down on beach goers during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of the virus. On Tuesday, Horry county crews were set to put up signs at public beaches, according to ABC affiliate WPDE in Florence. On Monday, the South Carolina Governor issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all…

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SC Governor ordering visitors from designated COVID-19 hot spots to quarantine when entering SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced an Executive Order:  “I have ordered that all visitors coming to South Carolina from the COVID-19 hotspots of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or New Orleans must quarantine for 14 days.” McMaster says the penalty for violating that is 30 days in jail or a one thousand dollar fine.  …

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SC Governor Henry McMaster: I have great faith in the people of our state

At this time there is no 'shelter in place'
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state with a Coronavirus update. McMaster says at this time, there is no ‘shelter in place’. The Governor went on to say, if and only if, it becomes necessary to take those steps. And they will know based on data. McMaster says he has “great faith in the people…