Governor has no plans to close businesses as cases rise

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster encouraged residents to practice social distancing during a news conference addressing rising COVID-19 case numbers. South Carolina has surpassed 15,000 reported cases, with a record 542 cases announced Monday. 

COMET to require riders to wear masks

The regional transit agency will require riders to wear masks or face coverings beginning Monday. Masks will be provided to riders without one until July 31 or until supplies are depleted.

S.C. unemployment claims climb by more than 3,700

For the week ending June 6, 22,734 people filed initial unemployment claims, an increase of 3,748 from the week before. The state has seen 582,265 claims filed since March 15.

PPP rehire date extended with flexibility for borrowers

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act relaxes some loan requirements and extends the loan forgiveness period among other changes to the original act.