S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson sued the state’s capital city Thursday over a school mask mandate that officials allege violates state law. The city earlier enacted an emergency ordinance to require masks for students 14 and younger to promote public health. Despite the suit, Clemson City Council is currently considering a similar mask mandate. More: Associated Press, The State, The Post and Courier, SC Public Radio
Meanwhile, state health officials reported 2,116 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus Thursday alongside 43 new deaths. Of the 18,525 tests reported, 14.6% were positive. More: WIS TV, The Post and Courier
In other headlines:
Officials propose changes to I-526 extension plan. A proposed extension of Interstate 526 would stretch 9.5 miles in total, including two connector roads, connecting the interstate and West Ashley to the James Island Connector at Folly Road. More: WCSC TV, The Post and Courier
Charleston Digital Corridor opens doors to underrepresented business professionals. Charleston Digital Corridor has launched the CDC Diversity initiative with hopes of broadening inclusion within Charleston’s tech community. More: Charleston Business Journal
Joint Base Charleston crews helping with Afghanistan withdrawal efforts. Crews at Joint Base Charleston are helping transport Army soldiers and vehicles to Afghanistan to assist with evacuations. More: Charleston City Paper , WCSC TV, The Post and Courier
SCPA sets another container volume record, nets 47% year-over-year increase. S.C. Ports Authority reported another record-setting month with the highest July container volumes in history. More: Charleston Business Journal
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