Timeline of Events

The public school year opens across South Carolina.

The University of South Carolina reports more COVID-19 cases than almost any other major university in the country.

COVID-19 cases begin to decline, epidemiologists predit a second wave is likely.

The University of South Carolina reports 577 cases after the first full week of classes.

DHEC reports that areas with face mask ordinances have seen a 43% drop in cases over five weeks.

Hurricane Isaias passes along the South Carolina coast and makes landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Hurricane Isaias forms in the Atlantic.

McMaster announces plans to reopen concert halls, theaters and stadiums with capacity limits and other restrictions.

Vice President Mike Pence visits Columbia.