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News from around the state
South Carolina’s 2020 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey Reports Largest Number In United States
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South Carolina’s 2020 Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey reported the largest number of orioles wintering in the United States for the sixth year in a row.
Restaurants Are Able to Open for Limited Dine-in Services Monday, May 11
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11.
Pump Prices Expected To Rise As States Reopen
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Pump price averages in the Southeast are two to three cents cheaper, but with healthy stock levels and the bulk of states in the region with partial reopening underway, motorists could see gas prices start to increase in the week ahead.
SCDMV Expanding Operations
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Starting Monday, May 4, 2020, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will expand operations by reopening all 66 branch offices to increase convenience for customers.
Governor McMaster Issues “Home or Work” Order
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-21, which includes a mandatory “Home or Work” order and mandates capacity limitations to retail businesses still operating.
DHEC Announces 132 New Cases Of COVID-19, Four More Deaths
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Sunday announced 132 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including four additional deaths.
South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Saturday announced 217 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including six additional deaths.
Governor Closes More Non-Essential Businesses
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Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
SC LLR Extends Renewal Deadlines During Health Emergency
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Effective immediately, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is extending the license renewal deadline for licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew during the months of April, May, June, July, and August.