Tag: mcmaster
Concern grows that low-income children will go hungry after governor rejects federal money
Gov. Henry McMaster was one of 15 governors who decided to reject federal money for a new summer food program.
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Midlands voter turnout steady in morning
Polls generally have seen a steady turnout Tuesday. There are several topics people showed up for, such as the gubernatorial election and the superintendent of education race.
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What should be expected from SC gov candidates?
Henry McMaster and Joe Cunningham had their sole debate this week before the Nov. 8 election.
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FastCast for Monday, Nov. 8
A look at local, state and national news in a fast format from your reporters at Carolina News & Reporter.
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To mask or not to mask? For South Carolina schools, that is the question
Gov. Henry McMaster is at odds with a federal judge and the state superintendent of education over recent school masking policies.
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McMaster lifts “Last Call” order in South Carolina
South Carolina residents react to the news that Gov. McMaster has lifted the “Last Call” order throughout the state. Bars will now be allowed to serve alcohol past 11 p.m. and stay open later.
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S.C. firefighters receive cancer benefits
Firefighters, whose main cause of death is cancer, are receiving new health benefits to assist in dealing with the disease.
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Statewide coronavirus testing initiative unveiled
DHEC is partnering with the city of Columbia to do more COVID-19 testing and to encourage people to get tested.
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‘Biting at the bit’: Customers, stylists await reopening of hair salons
Gov. McMaster shut down close contact services on March 31. Almost a month later, some customers and stylists are anxious for hair salons to reopen.
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Gov. McMaster to allow beaches, retail stores to reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that beaches and retail stores will be allowed to reopen.
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Liquor stores see increased sales despite pandemic
Liquor stores around Columbia are seeing increased business during the coronavirus pandemic.
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As coronavirus cases rise, McMaster issues stay-at-home order
As states wrestle with rising numbers of coronavirus cases, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state-wide stay-at-home order, effective April 7. He also issued restrictions for businesses and asked churches to meet online or outdoors.
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