Richland One face-covering policy will remain in place (Source: Storyblocks) By WIS News 10 Staff | May 11, 2021 at 11:54 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 11:54 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Officials with the Richland One School District have announced that students will still be required to wear face masks on school grounds.
Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon sent a message to students and staff regarding the
“Late this afternoon, the governor issued an executive order regarding the wearing of face coverings in public schools. We have not had an opportunity to review and assess the 15-page order in its entirety. We are also awaiting guidance and additional information from the S.C. Department of Education and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.