Greenville Mayor Knox White said Tuesday evening that he "applauds" the steps Gov. Henry McMaster took on Tuesday afternoon but "believes 6-foot social distancing should be a law, not just a recommendation."City officials had a meeting planned for 4 p.m Tuesday where they were expected to vote on an emergency stay-at-home ordinance in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The meeting was postponed about 2:30 p.m. and city spokeswoman Beth Brotherton released the following statement:"The Mayor and Council were notified today that Governor McMaster will be issuing a new Executive Order at his 4:00pm news conference to provide further guidance on COVID-19. Therefore, the 4:00pm special called Greenville City Council meeting is postponed to receive and evaluate this new information."During the governor's news conference at 4 p.m. he ordered all non-essential businesses to close on Wednesday at 5 p.m. More on that story here.After the governor's action, White issued this statement:“I applaud Governor McMaster for addressing many concerns reflected in our proposed city ordinance including the closure of personal service businesses and other 'non essential' activity. We still believe 6-foot social distancing should be a law, not just a recommendation. Grocery and home improvement stores urgently need oversight. We will continue to evaluate our options consistent with the new Order.” COVID-19 maps of Carolinas, Georgia: Latest coronavirus cases by county Coronavirus Carolinas, Georgia: Daily updates on cases, other information you need to know To get the most comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus locally and worldwide, click on our full section here.

Greenville Mayor Knox White said Tuesday evening that he "applauds" the steps Gov. Henry McMaster took on Tuesday afternoon but "believes 6-foot social distancing should be a law, not just a recommendation."

City officials had a meeting planned for 4 p.m Tuesday where they were expected to vote on an emergency stay-at-home ordinance in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.


The meeting was postponed about 2:30 p.m. and city spokeswoman Beth Brotherton released the following statement:

"The Mayor and Council were notified today that Governor McMaster will be issuing a new Executive Order at his 4:00pm news conference to provide further guidance on COVID-19. Therefore, the 4:00pm special called Greenville City Council meeting is postponed to receive and evaluate this new information."



During the governor's news conference at 4 p.m. he ordered all non-essential businesses to close on Wednesday at 5 p.m.



More on that story here.

After the governor's action, White issued this statement:

“I applaud Governor McMaster for addressing many concerns reflected in our proposed city ordinance including the closure of personal service businesses and other 'non essential' activity. We still believe 6-foot social distancing should be a law, not just a recommendation. Grocery and home improvement stores urgently need oversight. We will continue to evaluate our options consistent with the new Order.”

