COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media availability Friday afternoon and declare a state of emergency throughout the state to enhance the state's response to the COVID-19 virus impact on South Carolina.
Citing the fact that Kershaw and Lancaster counties are the only areas in the state in which there is evidence of community spread of the virus, Governor McMaster's order will also direct that schools in those counties will be closed for a period of 14 days.
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