Charleston County extends mask ordinance for 60 days The ordinance requires people within the unincorporated areas of Charleston County to wear an appropriate face covering any time they are in contact with other people who are not household members in indoor public places and indoor businesses where it is not possible to maintain a six-foot distance from others or where social distancing is not or cannot be being practiced. (Source: WFIE) By Live 5 Web Staff | March 9, 2021 at 9:45 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 9:47 PM CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County leaders have extended the county’s mask ordinance for 60 days.