Deaths Reported Last Week: 132. Meanwhile, South Carolina's beaches could reopen to the public this week. A sign in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Thursday, June 18, 2020, asks people to maintain social distancing on the beach. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state's lakes, rivers and waterways. South Carolina . There are now over 6,700 cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina and 4,300 in South Carolina. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Most of the South Carolina's major public beaches will stay closed to the broader public for now, despite being told by the governor they could reopen if they want. A sign in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, asks people to maintain social distancing on the beach on Thursday, June 18, 2020. South Carolina Gov. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina Gov. ... 2020. The following events and businesses across the Grand Strand are being canceled/postponed/closed in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.EVENTS - RescheduledEVENTS - Postponed Carolina Country Music Cruise postponed to early 2021. Beaches: Some beaches … “As a result of behavior observed this past weekend by the Department of Natural Resources and SLED, it has become necessary to close … People are flocking to South Carolina's beaches … Some South Carolina beach towns are still opting to stay shuttered due to concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak. ... FLORIDA KEYS REOPEN TO VISITORS AS MIAMI-AREA BEACHES CLOSED Henry McMaster ordered all public beach access closed March 30, while people with property on the beach could still enjoy the sand and water. Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Monday that closes all public access points to the state’s beaches. Quarantine ... visitor centers, and Hurricane Ridge Road remaining closed. SC Governor Henry McMaster has ordered all South Carolina’s beaches closed in response to the coronavirus. Henry McMaster (R) closed all public accesses to beaches and waterways amid concerns of crowds gathering and raising the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Today South Carolina State Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-16, which ordered the closing of all public access to beaches and lakes in South Carolina. Boat ramps and waterways will also close under the executive order. New Cases Reported Last Week: 8,161. As part of a gradual issuance of executive orders shutting down recreation areas and nonessential businesses in the state as the outbreak spread, South Carolina Gov.