
Governor McMaster issued a new state of emergency order for South Carolina on April 27, 2020. The new executive order will remain in effect for 15 days — until May…
Governor McMaster re-opened the first wave of nonessential businesses to begin the revitalization of South Carolina’s economy including department stores, craft stores, jewelry stores, sporting goods stores, florists and flea…
The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a halt. In the United States, from the first confirmed case on January 21 in Washington State, the…
This executive order is the first step in reopening our state, as public boat ramps to the lakes, rivers and the ocean can be reopened to facilitate outdoor exercise and…
Metro Columbia CEO recently reported on COVID-19 policy changes impacting Carolinians using the joint brief by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina…
Governor McMaster renewed the state of emergency, which maintains previous orders for another 15 days.
Manning Live recently covered the joint brief from IMPH and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) on policy changes impacting the Carolinas: The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought…
How Will COVID-19 Policy Changes Impact Carolinians?South and North Carolina Institutes of Medicine Release Joint Brief on COVID-19 COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 9, 2020) – The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has…
Governor McMaster authorized and directed the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce to interpret furloughed employees due to COVID-19 as unemployed; therefore, being able to apply for unemployment benefits.