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- DHEC accepting entries for middle school environment competition
Monday, January 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The entry deadline for Champions of the Environment's Environmental Awareness Essay and Poster Competition is March 13, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Library Launches My State Library Campaign
Monday, January 05, 2009
- The South Carolina State Library has launched a new campaign to let state agencies and their employees know more about the host of free services it offers.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Public Hearing
Friday, January 02, 2009
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources auditorium at Fort Johnson, Charleston, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Register Now for Free 2 Hour Training Session on Legislative Research
Friday, January 02, 2009
- The State Library is offering a 2-hour class for state employees and librarians in using the legislative research website, www.scstatehouse.gov, and other legislative materials.
- South Carolina Puts Broadband Spectrum Up For Bid
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
- State Art Collection Ceramic Exhibit in Aiken through January 25
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
- From the hands and clay of South Carolina artists, "Points of Departure: Vessel Forms from the State Art Collection" takes a visual journey with ceramic vessels and their evolution in the contemporary ceramic world Dec. 30 – Jan. 25 at the Aiken Center for the Arts. The public is invited to a reception from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15.
- January 4 Marks Braille Bicentennial
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
- January 4, 2009, marks the bicentennial of the birth of Louis Braille, a genius inventor who bestowed the gift of literacy to blind people around the world.
- SC Student Artwork featured in National Calendar
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
- Each year the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) sponsors the APH InSights Art Competition and Exhibition, a contest for visually impaired and blind artists of all ages.
- Septic tank regulations updated
Monday, December 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Two sections of the state’s septic tank system regulation go into effect Jan. 1, 2009 that affect setback requirements for the wastewater systems, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Deals with Budget Cuts
Friday, December 19, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library is putting many cost savings measures into action to deal with recent budget cuts.
- DHEC announces furloughs, program reviews
Thursday, December 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Staff of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will take five days of unpaid leave beginning next month, the agency announced today.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Thursday, December 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Sandvik Inc., in Westminster, S.C., has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Contest Opens SC Students Minds and Mouths to Poetry
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
- Students from 38 high schools are competing in one of three Poetry Out Loud regional competitions Jan. 17-25 for the chance to advance to state finals in April.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Certifies South Carolina's Eight Electoral Votes for President and Vice President
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
- Senator John McCain of Arizona and Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska received unanimous votes.
- Learn How To with New SchoolRooms Training Videos
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
- SchoolRooms now features two new instructional videos to help educators and parents find useful and trustworthy resources on particular topics.
- Museum Director Asks Veterans to Talk With Families About Protecting Mementoes of Military Service
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
- Da Vinci Surgical Robot Comes to the State Museum Dec. 20
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
- Visit the State Museum on Dec. 20 to see a demonstration of the remarkable da Vinci surgical robot.
- "Don't Be a Grinch Day" at the State Museum Dec. 23
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
- Visit the State Museum for a special day of "Wholiday" fun!
- Be the First to Know About BCB Surplus Property Special Deals
Monday, December 15, 2008
- S.C. flu season begins
Thursday, December 11, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Influenza, or "the flu," has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.