COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - In an effort to deter house parties and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Columbia City Council voted to amend its Rental Housing regulations Thursday.The amendment classified “failure to comply with any emergency order,” either from the governor or local ordinance, as a “serious offense.”Under executive order from the governor, police can order groups to disperse if it’s in the interest of public health.If a gathering at a rental unit is broken up by officers, it could be deemed a “serious offense,” which would put 10 points on the landlord’s permit.If the landlord...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - In an effort to deter house parties and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Columbia City Council voted to amend its Rental Housing regulations Thursday.The amendment classified “failure to comply with any emergency order,” either from the governor or local ordinance, as a “serious offense.”Under executive order from the governor, police can order groups to disperse if it’s in the interest of public health.If a gathering at a rental unit is broken up by officers, it could be deemed a “serious offense,” which would put 10 points on the landlord’s permit.If the landlord...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Wednesday, it was game-on in Lexington County. The Lexington County Blowfish hosted the Lake Murray Purple Martins a day after the county council OK’d the team hosting games at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium.There was some question after Governor Henry McMaster made comments stating spectator sports were not allowed to resume. The Governor's office did not return a request for comment about Wednesday's game. While both teams scored runs early, the real test of the evening was how the Blowfish would manage fans during the COVID-19...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Wednesday, it was game-on in Lexington County. The Lexington County Blowfish hosted the Lake Murray Purple Martins a day after the county council OK’d the team hosting games at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium.There was some question after Governor Henry McMaster made comments stating spectator sports were not allowed to resume. The Governor's office did not return a request for comment about Wednesday's game. While both teams scored runs early, the real test of the evening was how the Blowfish would manage fans during the COVID-19...WW…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Employees across the Valley are weighing safety versus a paycheck.At the Hair Queen on University Drive in Huntsville, customers strolled in on May 8, buying an assortment of hair and beauty products.Co-owner Anwar Asmar said in Alabama doubled his customers, and business is “booming.”Asmar said he’ been able to bring 70 to 80 percent of his staff back on board, while the others are waiting it out.“They chose to stay home, they chose to stay safe, and no one can blame them for that,” he said.He said he’ll welcome back the staff members once they’re more...…HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Employees across the Valley are weighing safety versus a paycheck.At the Hair Queen on University Drive in Huntsville, customers strolled in on May 8, buying an assortment of hair and beauty products.Co-owner Anwar Asmar said in Alabama doubled his customers, and business is “booming.”Asmar said he’ been able to bring 70 to 80 percent of his staff back on board, while the others are waiting it out.“They chose to stay home, they chose to stay safe, and no one can blame them for that,” he said.He said he’ll welcome back the staff members once they’re more...WW…