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- Nationally Recognized Photographer to Speak at State Library
Friday, October 09, 2009
- Casalini will appear for a book talk and signing reception at the South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, on Tuesday October 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- New Student Artwork on Display
Thursday, October 08, 2009
- The public is invited to a reception to officially open the installation of new artwork in the gallery on Wednesday, October 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1430 Senate Street
- State LIbrary to Offer Free Training Sessions
Thursday, October 08, 2009
- Librarians at the State Library will conduct two classes which are open to state employees, library staff, and the public: "State Government Information" and "Grants Research: Finding a Funder for Your Nonprofit Organization."
- State Library Announces Family Literacy Calendar
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
- The calendar is designed to be a tool that families, caregivers, educators and librarians can use at home and in the classroom to further develop early literacy skills that help young children become prepared for school or do better in school.
- SCDPSFatality Report 9-6-09
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
- Five people killed on SC roads from October 2-4, 2009
- Read Beyond Reality @ your library during Teen Read Week™ 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
- SC teens will be reading for the fun of it as many libraries celebrate Teen Read Week™, October 18 – 24, 2009.
- State Library’s Center for the Book Represented at National Book Festival
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
- Despite afternoon rains, more than 130,000 book lovers flocked to the ninth annual National Book Festival held September 26 on the National Mall.
- Dinosaurs Roar into State Museum Oct. 17
Monday, October 05, 2009
- Moving, roaring dinosaurs fill the State Museum's blockbuster gallery in the new blocbuster exhibit Dinosaurs: Mesozoic Monsters.
- DAODAS Issues Adulterated Cocaine Alert
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
- The S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has received a public health alert for medical professionals, substance abuse treatment centers and other public health authorities about the risk that substantial levels of cocaine may be adulterated with levamisole -- a veterinary anti-parasitic drug.
- Bluegrass,Art, Barbecue Highlight State Museum's Fall Heritage Festival
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
- State Museum hosts popular Fall Heritage Festival and Pickin' Party on Saturday, Oct. 10.
- Raid at Lake City Store Nets Nearly $200,000 in Counterfeit Merchandise
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- SCHP Rollover Simulator
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- PatrolUses New Tool To Inform Public About Seat Belt Use
- SCHP New Community Resource Officer
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- Jones To Serve As Troop 7 CRO
- SCDPS Fatality Report, September 25-27, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- Six Killed on State Roads Over Weekend
- DNR honors 2009 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- PFC Jim Capps of Georgetown County was awarded the title of statewide S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife officer of the year for 2009 during ceremonies held Sept. 24 in Columbia.
- DNR Director elected president of Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) elected S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director, John Frampton, its new president during the Association’s 99th Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas in mid-September. Frampton has more than 35 years of experience with DNR, where he started his career as a field biologist.
- Public Hearing on Avondale Mills Rate Increase
Monday, September 28, 2009
- A public hearing to review Avondale Mills, Inc.'s water and sewerage rates will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in Graniteville, SC.
- Lexington dentist selected for Carlos Salinas Award
Monday, September 28, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Richard Cross, DMD, of Lexington, has been recognized as the recipient of the 2009 Carlos Salinas award, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Read a Banned Book
Monday, September 28, 2009
- In support of the right to choose books freely for ourselves, the ALA and The South Carolina State Library are sponsoring Banned Books Week September 26 – October 3, an annual celebration of our right to access books without censorship.
- DAODAS Receives $10.7 Million Grant to Advance Community-Based Substance Abuse Prevention
Friday, September 25, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has received a federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant totaling $10,678,620 to reduce substance abuse by building capacity across the state through coalition development, community needs assessment, strategic planning and training.
- DHEC regular seasonal flu clinic in Sumter Saturday
Thursday, September 24, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Saturday’s regular seasonal flu clinic in Sumter will immunize people in target groups for regular seasonal influenza with vaccine the agency currently has in stock, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Horry County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - An Horry County woman from the Sunset Harbor subdivision who was bitten by a raccoon is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Highway Patrol Trooper Killed in collision
Monday, September 21, 2009
- L/Cpl. Jonathan S. Nash killed while on duty.
- SCDPS Fatality Report 9-21-09
Monday, September 21, 2009
- Nine Killed On South Carolina Roads,September 18-20, 2009
- State Library Recognized by United Way
Monday, September 21, 2009
- On Wednesday, September 9, the South Carolina State Library was recognized as a United Way 2009-2010 Kickoff Superstar.
- State Library Encourages Citizens to Get Library Cards
Friday, September 18, 2009
- September is Library Card Sign-up Month and citizens as well as state employees are encouraged to discover their local library by checking out what’s new and signing up for a library card if they do not have one already.
- State Archives Receives Digitization Grant
Thursday, September 17, 2009
- New grant allows agency to add historical holdings to the Online Records Index.
- State Museum "Garage Sale" Returns Sept. 26
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
- Visit the South Carolina State Museum for a chance to buy unique display items used in past exhibits at the Museum "garage sale" on Sept. 26.
- Low-income Families Can Stay Connected with Lifeline Telephone Assistance
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
- Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week in S.C. is September 14-20, 2009.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, September 11-13, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
- Five killed on state roads this weekend.
- Lexington County man exposed to rabies by bat
Friday, September 11, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Lexington County man who was bitten by a bat is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC accepting All-Health Team applications
Friday, September 11, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting applications for the All-Health Team grant award program, the agency announced today.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Friday, September 11, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - Wackenhut Services Inc., has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (SCEEP), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Shellfish season set to open Oct. 1
Friday, September 11, 2009
- The 2009-2010 season for harvesting oysters and clams will open two weeks later than usual on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.
- National Hunting and Fishing Day set Sept. 26 in Columbia, Oct. 3 in Seneca
Friday, September 11, 2009
- Want to learn more about fly tying, bass fishing, archery, or hunting safety? Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn about all these things in the same day, and in the same place—for free? All of this and much more is possible at the Tenth Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day "An Outdoor Family Adventure."
- Coastal Explorations Series offers fall opportunities in Lowcountry
Friday, September 11, 2009
- You can learn about the 3,500 hummock islands on the South Carolina coast, take a fall wildflower walk or build a rain garden in your own backyard and all for free this fall in the Lowcountry. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is once again hosting these public events and more with the Coastal Explorations Series.
- Shrimp baiting season opens Sept. 11 in S.C. waters
Friday, September 11, 2009
- The 2009 shrimp baiting season will open at noon Friday, Sept. 11 in South Carolina waters.
- Exhibit Demonstrates the Skills of Fall Line Artists and Craftspeople
Friday, September 11, 2009
- A new exhibit, "From the Pee Dee to the Savannah: Art and Material Culture of South Carolina's Fall Line Region" tells the stories of the people living in this area of the state through the material artifacts they left behind.
- SCDPS Urges Use of Child Safety Seats
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- National Child Passenger Seafety Week, Sept. 12-18, 2009
- DHEC announces recipients of grants to reduce diesel emissions
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is awarding grants to reduce diesel emissions in the state, the agency announced today.
- DHEC urges parents, caregivers to get child safety seats inspected
Thursday, September 10, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will have certified technicians at the Chick-Fil-A on Bush River Road in Columbia this Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. checking car seats to mark “National Seat Check Saturday,” the agency announced today.
- SC Arts Commission Funds 15 Projects to Engage Citizens in the Arts
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has recently awarded $120,190 to South Carolina arts organizations and schools. Funding will support 15 grantees in 10 counties.
- SC Arts Commission Calls for First Novel Prize Submissions
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- The S.C. Arts Commission and its literary partners announce a call for submissions for the biennial South Carolina First Novel Prize. The application deadline is Jan. 5, 2010. Visit www.southcarolinaarts.com/firstnovel to apply.
- South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet Sept. 21
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
- Web/IT Accessibility Workshop To Be Held
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- SC Virtual Library Announces Two New Products
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- As part of the South Carolina State Library's Business & Workforce Development Initiative, DISCUS, South Carolina’s Virtual Library is pleased to announce two additions to its lineup of resources: LearningExpress Library and Ferguson's Career Guidance Center.
- DHEC overseeing cleanup in Dillon County, project will temporarily close boat ramp
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is overseeing an environmental cleanup project in Dillon County that will temporarily close a boat ramp, the agency announced today.
- SCDPS Labor Day Fatality Report
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
- Seven Die On State Roads During Holiday Weekend
- Horry County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, September 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - An Horry County man who was exposed to a stray cat is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Deer, Painted Bunting favorites for wildlife-themed license plate
Friday, September 04, 2009
- Recent legislation allows the S.C. Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a series of wildlife-themed license plates.
- Incipient drought status declared for 22 SC counties
Friday, September 04, 2009
- A return to a pattern of much below normal rainfall over the past two months led the S. C. Department of Natural Resources to issue an incipient drought declaration for 22 counties.
- SC Archives and History holding Civil War Symposium
Friday, September 04, 2009
- South Carolina Department of Archives and History to hold Civil War Symposium.
- State Museum Displays Rice Silhouette Art
Friday, September 04, 2009
- Original silhouette illustrations from "The Lonely Shadow," a new children's book created by artist Clay Rice, are on display at the State Museum through March 7.
- Columbia conference goes green, literally
Thursday, September 03, 2009
- Energy Office announces renewable grants program
Thursday, September 03, 2009
- DHEC seasonal flu vaccine clinics to begin
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
- COLUMBIA - With regular seasonal influenza season approaching, South Carolinians are encouraged to get their seasonal flu vaccinations, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- New Digital Talking Book Players Arrive at State Library
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
- DHEC urges awareness of cholesterol numbers to reduce heart attack, stroke risk
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to know their numbers and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- State Museum Lecture Features Holocaust Survivor Sept. 10
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
- Holocaust survivor and author Eva Mozes Kor, along with her twin sister Mirian Mozes, survived the deadly experiments conducted by Josef Mengele in Auschwitz in 1944-45. A nationally known speaker on the Holocaust, Mrs. Kor's program is held in conjunction with the S.C. Council on the Holocaust.
- SCDPS Fatality Report 8-31-09
Monday, August 31, 2009
- Six Killed on South Carolina Roads from August 28-30, 2009
- South Carolina records first novel H1N1 flu-associated death
Monday, August 31, 2009
- COLUMBIA - South Carolina has recorded its first death associated with novel H1N1 influenza (swine flu), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- More Than $2.2 BILLION Appropriated to Support Educational Opportunities for South Carolinians of All Ages
Thursday, August 27, 2009
- Since January 2002 through June 2010, the South Carolina General Assembly has appropriated more than $2.2 BILLION in South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) net proceeds towards programs for higher education, kindergarten through 12th grade students and other community education initiatives in the Palmetto State.
- Coastal photography contest announced
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
- CHARLESTON, S.C. – Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to get out their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in the annual photography contest sponsored by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
- SCDPS Fatality Report for August 21-23, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
- Six people killed on state roads and highways
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet Sept. 24
Monday, August 24, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia.
- SC Ranked 4th in National eGovernance Study
Friday, August 21, 2009
- Free Notary Public Seminar Offered by SC Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, August 20, 2009
- Columbia seminar open to Notaries statewide, or anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public.
- Johns Island teen health center hosts “Rock da House” open house
Thursday, August 20, 2009
- NORTH CHARLESTON -- The Point on Johns Island, a new health center just for teens in Charleston County, is having a, “Rock da House,” back to school open house Thursday, Aug. 27, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Library Association to Hold Annual Conference
Thursday, August 20, 2009
- This year’s theme is: South Carolina Libraries: Diverse People and Exceptional Services. The Annual Conference will be a premiere continuing education event offering a Preconference on diversity, dozens of workshops and networking opportunities for all.
- SCDPS Kicks Off DUI Enforcement Campaign
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
- Sober or Slammer -- Drive Sober or Go Directly to the Slammer
- DHEC posts mid-year report of preliminary data on hospital infection rates
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - Data about hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) for the most recent six months is available to the public, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, August 14-16, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
- Eight Killed On SC Roads Over Weekend
- PSC Commissioner Swain Whitfield Appointed to NARUC Committee
Friday, August 14, 2009
- Public Service Commission's Swain Whitfield to Serve on NARUC Committee
- Aiken County residents alerted about danger of rabies
Friday, August 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA - An Aiken County woman is under the care of a physician after a fox that attacked her tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- “Night Time at the State Museum” back by Popular Demand Aug. 28
Friday, August 14, 2009
- More than 300 people attended "Night Time at the State Museum." By popular demand, the Museum is repeating the event on August 28.
- Williamsburg County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, August 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Williamsburg County woman is under the care of a physician after a stray cat that attacked her tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Museum Offers Free Admission for August Born
Friday, August 14, 2009
- The State Museum is offering free admission to the Museum, including the blockbuster exhibit "Powers of Nature," for anyone with an August birthday.
- Lottery Transfers Two Billionth Dollar to the Education Lottery Account
Thursday, August 13, 2009
- Total funds transferred to the Education Lottery Account (ELA) by the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) since inception exceeded $2 BILLION on August 13, 2009.
- DHEC receives grant for land clean up, redevelopment
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - A federal grant to provide loans and subgrants to help carry out cleanup activities and redevelopment projects at brownfields sites has been awarded to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
- COLUMBIA - People who want to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until Sept. 7 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- State's infant death rate up slightly
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s 2007 infant mortality rate of 8.5 deaths for each 1,000 live births is up slightly from the 2006 infant mortality rate of 8.4, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, August 7-9, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
- Nine killed on state roads during weekend
- Beaufort physician wins state award
Friday, August 07, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - Nicole Broerman, M.D., a pediatrician at Sea Island Pediatrics and Beaufort Memorial Hospital, has been given the annual S.C. Physician Award for Outstanding Service, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC accepting Champions of the Environment grant applications
Thursday, August 06, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting applications for the Champions of the Environment 2009-10 grant award program, the agency announced today.
- Swimming advisory lifted for section of Surfside Beach
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The swimming advisories issued on August 3rd for a beach section in Surfside Beach have ended, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet August 18
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission Board of Commissioners has scheduled a meeting via conference call on Tuesday, August 18 from 1-2 p.m.
- Blind Midlands Author Records Memoir at SC State Library
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
- During the past several months, Ms. Broome has spent time reading her book aloud into the State Library’s digital recording equipment so that others who are blind can enjoy it.
- Three Weeks Remain for Internationally-Known S.C. Artist's Exhibit
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
- Three weeks remain until the closing of the major art exhibit, Robert Courtright: Collages, Collage Constructions and Masks 1953-2008 at the South Carolina State Museum.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, July 31-August 2, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
- Ten die on state roads during the July 31- August 2, 2009 weekend
- Swimming advisory issued for section of Surfside Beach
Monday, August 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA – A swimming advisory has been issued for a section of Surfside Beach, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Exhibit Examines Twisted "Medicine"
Monday, August 03, 2009
- Opening Aug. 8 at the State Museum, Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race explores the plan of Hitler's Nazi regime to improve the quality of the population through measures known as "racial hygiene" or "eugenics" and the role that scientists in the biomedical field played in legitimizing and implementing these policies.
- Three Greenwood County residents exposed to rabies by bat
Thursday, July 30, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - Three Greenwood County residents who were potentially exposed to rabies are under the care of a physician after the bat tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Launches Training Campaign
Thursday, July 30, 2009
- The South Carolina State Library has launched a new campaign, Connecting State Government to Information Resources, to let state agency employees know more about the host of free services it offers.
- The Right Time is "Night Time at the State Museum" Aug. 7
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
- What happens at the State Museum after dark? On Aug. 7, bring your flashlights and find out! Enjoy the new movie “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” flashlight tours of the darkened museum galleries, and a chance to meet a few of the Museum’s “residents.”
- Toy Soldiers March to State Museum Aug. 8
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
- See, buy or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. See living history presentations and the new Egyptian diorama created by the S.C. Military Miniature Society.
- State Library Board of Trustees Presents Proclamation
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
- The Director of the South Carolina State Library, David Goble, and State Library board member, Dr. B.G. Stephens, recently visited the Union County Carnegie Library to deliver a State Library Board of Trustee’s proclamation.
- SC Commission for Minority Affairs Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
- The Board meeting of the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs will be held on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commission’s office.
- South Carolina Academy of Authors Announces Fellowship
Monday, July 27, 2009
- The South Carolina Academy of Authors is pleased to announce The Carrie McCray Nickens Fellowship in Poetry.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, July 24-26, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
- Five killed on state roads this past weekend
- Budget and Control Board Launches Transparency Web Site
Friday, July 24, 2009
- The South Carolina Education Lottery's Fiscal Year 2008-09 is a WIN for Education!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
- Fiscal year 2008-09 was another successful year for the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL). Total transfers to the State Treasurer for deposit into the Education Lottery Account (ELA) exceeded $260 million. This surpassed the revenue goal set by the Board of Economic Advisors by over $8.0 million.
- Joint Council on Adolescents Reports Achievements, Outlines Goals
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
- Collaborative effort aims to develop a system of care to ensure the efficient delivery of services for youth and adolescents, particularly those with mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, or both.
- SCDPS Fatality Report 7-20-2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
- Ten Killed In SC Highway Collisions
- Beaufort County residents alerted about rabies
Friday, July 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A woman is under the care of a physician after being bitten by a dog that has tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies
Friday, July 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A man is under the care of a physician after a dog discovered in the Lydia area of Darlington County tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Space Exhibits Recall Moon Landing
Friday, July 17, 2009
- State Museum space science exhibits reveal South Carolina's role in the exploration of outer space.
- Charleston County maricultured shellfish growing areas reopened
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Maricultured shellfish growing areas 8 and 9A have been reopened to harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Tall Tales, Legends and Nonsense at the State Museum's July Fest
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
- Members of the S.C. Storytelling Network present their best fables, fairy tales, historical and personal stories as well as workshops in this daylong event.
- Eco-Jeopardy wins Emmy Award
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Eco-Jeopardy," an environmental education video produced by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and Fisher Communications of Columbia, received an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Television News and Program Specialty in the Children/Youth (12 and under) category at the 35th annual Southeast Regional Emmy Awards, DHEC reported today.
- Vital records office hours changes in four counties
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Vital records offices at health departments in Abbeville, Saluda, Edgefield and McCormick counties will be changing days of operations July 20, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Bob King honored by engineering organization
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robert W. (Bob) King, Jr., deputy commissioner for Environmental Quality Control, received the 2009 American Council of Engineering Companies of S.C. (ACEC-SC) Public Service Award recently for his long record of state, regional and national service in the environmental field, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Arts Commission Announces 2009 SC Fiction Project Winners
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- Florence District 5 Gets First Stimulus Grant for School Energy Improvements
Monday, July 13, 2009
- Local Leaders Pledge Support for South Carolina Veterans and Their Families
Monday, July 13, 2009
- Mental Health Director and South Carolina Team Leader John H. Magill joins legislators, military and veterans’ group representatives, and state and non-profit agency directors in signing the South Carolina Veterans Policy Academy Covenant.
- SCDPS Fatality Report
Monday, July 13, 2009
- 13 die on SC roads over weekend
- Seat Belt Usage Rate Sets Record
Monday, July 13, 2009
- Survey finds 81.5 percent of motorists buckling up.
- Municipal Association of SC unveils new Web site
Monday, July 13, 2009
- State Library Launches Web Site Redesign
Friday, July 10, 2009
- The new, updated version of the library’s web site now provides simpler navigation, search options for the online catalog or web site, featured news and events, and even a direct Twitter feed.
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas closed
Thursday, July 09, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Shellfish growing areas 8 and 9A in Charleston County have been closed to the harvesting of maricultured shellfish, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Arts Commission Awards 246 Grants in Recent Round of Funding
Thursday, July 09, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded 246 grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools in 37 counties for the 2010 fiscal year.
- Mental Health Partners with Groups to Provide Telepsychiatry Services
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
- The Department of Mental Health, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Department of Health and Human Services are collaborating to expand availability of an innovative treatment tool.
- Military Museum Experiences Record Visitation in a Difficult Year
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
- South Carolina Center for the Book to Participate in 2009 National Book Festival
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
- South Carolina will play a unique and special role promoting reading in the National Book Festival’s popular Pavilion of the States.
- SCDPS Forms DUI Team
Monday, July 06, 2009
- Drunk, Impaired Drivers Focus of SCDPS Campaign
- G-Man's Guns On Display
Monday, July 06, 2009
- Purvis Collection At SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
- SCDPS July Fourth Fatality Report
Monday, July 06, 2009
- Eleven Die on state roads during July 4th Holiday
- South Carolina Literary Arts Partnership Announces New Coordinator
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
- The South Carolina Literary Arts Partnership is pleased to welcome Frances Kablick as coordinator.
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport adds recycling program for visitors
Monday, June 29, 2009
- COLUMBIA - You can recycle at home, work and now on the go at the Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) International Airport as the 1.5 million annual visitors can recycle newspapers, magazines, bottles and cans in 33 bins placed at the airport, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC region recognized for workplace flexibility
Monday, June 29, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 7 has received an Honorable Mention in the 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, the agency reported today.
- Cure for Summertime Blues Found at State Museum
Monday, June 29, 2009
- Summer visitors will find new acquisitions, activities and hands-on exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum.
- SCDPS Names MAIT Unit Leader
Monday, June 29, 2009
- Lee Takes Helm of SCHP Collisions Investigation Unit
- SCDPS Fatality Report
Monday, June 29, 2009
- Six Die on South Carolina roads and highways.
- South Carolina Center for the Book Announces 2009 Award Recipients
Friday, June 26, 2009
- This year’s award winners are noted South Carolina author Leonard Todd, for Writing (Carolina Clay: Life and Legend of the Slave Potter, Dave); Libby Collins of Dent Middle School in Columbia, for Teaching; and the Free Times, for Literary Arts Advocacy.
- South Carolina Big Read Grant Recipients Announced
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- Five selected South Carolina libraries and organizations will use the grants to host Big Read celebrations that bring communities together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 30 selections from U.S. and world literature.
- State named leader in effective smoke-free laws
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA- South Carolina was recognized as the 2008 winner of the Americans for Nonsmokers Rights Smokefree Air Challenge Award, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA - South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for newly updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Now Offering Employment Hubs
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- The Library now offers two specialized public access computer workstations where users can create resumes, develop PowerPoint presentations for job interviews, search for State Government and public sector job opportunities, and much more.
- Charleston Firefighter Support Team Heads to New York City
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- Mental Health staffers who provide support to firefighters and their families in the wake of the Sofa Superstore tragedy are on a site visit to the New York City Fire Department to further expand services in Charleston.
- SC Highway Patrol Adds New Tools To DUI Enforcement Effort
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- Two Distinctively Marked Black Chargers Added To SCHP War On DUI
- SCDPS Kicks Off Summer DUI Campaign
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- DUI Campaign Covers 100 Deadly Days of Summer
- SCDPS Fatality Report, June 19-21, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
- Twelve Die on South Carolina Roads and Highways
- Visit the SC Archives and History Center Gift Shop
Monday, June 22, 2009
- We have many SC history related and Palmetto themed items. Visit us today!
- Summer Road Show Returns to State Museum
Monday, June 22, 2009
- Local experts and museum curators offer informal appraisals at the Museum Road Show on July 11 at the South Carolina State Museum.
- SC Museums, Libraries, and Archives Selected to Receive IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
Friday, June 19, 2009
- Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), recently announced that 907 U.S. museums, libraries, and archives have been selected to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
- Military Museum Offers Special Events for Fathers
Friday, June 19, 2009
- Elizabeth Factor Appointed to SC Arts Commission Board
Thursday, June 18, 2009
- Governor Mark Sanford has appointed Elizabeth Factor of Charleston to the Board of the South Carolina Arts Commission.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Sauer Danfoss in Easley, S.C. has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (SCEEP), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- National HIV Testing Day events set
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Events will be held throughout South Carolina the week of June 22 in observance of National HIV Testing Day, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- SC Then and Now
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- on sale at the SC Archives Bookstore
- DHEC’s S.C. Cancer Registry publishes first 10-year report
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Central Cancer Registry has published its first 10-year report of cancer trends in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Oconee Friends Group Receives National Award
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- The President’s Volunteer Service Award and USA Freedom Corps have recognized the Oconee County Friends of the Library in appreciation of the group’s commitment to strengthening the Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service.
- SC Student Qualifies for National Braille Challenge Finals
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
- Brianna Murray, a 10th grade violin major at The Charleston School of the Arts, has qualified for the National Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles, California.
- SCDPS Fatality Report June 12-14, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
- Six Die on State Roads During Weekend
- AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Monday, June 15, 2009
- 4th Annual Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Celebrate Success in Job Creation and Positive Economic Impact
- Speaker at the Center – S. C. First Novel Prize Winner Brian Ray
Friday, June 12, 2009
- On Thursday, June 25, 2009, from noon to 1:00 p.m., 2009 South Carolina First Novel Prize Winner Brian Ray will discuss his novel Through the Pale Door at the South Carolina State Library as part of the South Carolina Center for the Book's Speaker @ the Center series.
- Mackey Elected State Library Board Chair
Friday, June 12, 2009
- Mackey, a native of Camden, S.C., US Marine Corps veteran, and 1963 graduate of the University of South Carolina, began his career as President of the Greer Chamber of Commerce.
- SC Arts Commission Arts Recovery Grants Preserve 139 Jobs
Friday, June 12, 2009
- The S.C. Arts Commission has awarded $314,109 in Arts Recovery grants to 33 S.C. arts organizations to help preserve 139 jobs in the nonprofit arts sector.
- SC Arts Commission Board Elects New Officers
Friday, June 12, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission Board elected Charles T. “Bud” Ferillo Jr. of Columbia chairman and Sarah Lynn Hayes of Rock Hill vice chairman. Board members also elected Henry Horowitz of Greenville and immediate past chair Linda Stern of Columbia to the executive committee.
- STATE EMPLOYEES EARN CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER CREDENTIAL
Friday, June 12, 2009
- Red Cross Exhibit Reveals Vast Little-Known Services
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
- Closing soon, Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross highlights the history and the many services offered by this vital organization.
- SCDPS To Conduct Hurricane Exercise
Monday, June 08, 2009
- Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30, 2009
- SCDPS Fatality Report, June 8, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
- Eight Killed on South Carolina Roads
- South Carolina Society of Certified Public Managers Launches Harvest Hope Food Drive
Monday, June 08, 2009
- South Carolinians have high expectations for schools and students, report says
Monday, June 08, 2009
- Clemson University Public Engagement Project
- Battery Creek swimming advisory to go through weekend
Friday, June 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The area in Beaufort County’s Battery Creek under a swimming advisory since Monday due to a large spill of untreated sewage from a clogged manhole will remain in effect through the weekend, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Manufactured housing incentives arriving in July
Friday, June 05, 2009
- Swimming advisories lifted for section of Horry County
Friday, June 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The swimming advisory issued on June 3rd for a section of beach in Horry County have ended, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC governing board to meet
Thursday, June 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet for its regular monthly session June 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- June proclaimed Obesity Awareness Month
Thursday, June 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - South Carolinians are encouraged to join in obesity prevention efforts where they live, work, and play, and to make healthier decisions in their day-to-day lives during Obesity Awareness Month, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Battery Creek swimming advisory updated
Thursday, June 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The area in Beaufort County’s Battery Creek under a swimming advisory since Monday due to a large spill of untreated sewage from a clogged manhole has been reduced, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Swimming advisory issued for section of Horry County
Thursday, June 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A swimming advisory has been issued for a section of Horry County the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Energy office receives federal grant for wind energy outreach
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
- Military Museum Experienced Record Attendance for Month of May
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
- Sewage overflow in Beaufort prompts swimming advisory
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A large spill of untreated sewage from a clogged manhole into Battery Creek in Beaufort County has resulted in an advisory for people to not swim in the waters of Battery Creek north of the Battery Creek Bridge on S.C. Highway 802 to its headwaters, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Twelve Killed On SC Roads This Weekend
Monday, June 01, 2009
- SCDPS Fatality Report May 29-31, 2009
- Anderson County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Friday, May 29, 2009
- COLUMBIA - An Anderson man who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Swimming advisories lifted for sections of North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach
Friday, May 29, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The swimming advisories issued on May 27th for beach sections in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach have ended, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Board Meeting Announced
Thursday, May 28, 2009
- The South Carolina State Museum board of trustees meeting will be held on June 3 at the State Museum.
- Important Pottery Exhibit Opening at State Museum
Thursday, May 28, 2009
- Tangible History: Stoneware from the Holcombe Family Collection opens June 5 at the South Carolina State Museum. This new exhibit features classic pieces from Dave, a slave potter working from the 1830s to the 1860s, along with upstate examples from Thomas Owenby and other important 19th century potters.
- Swimming advisory issued for sections of North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
- COLUMBIA – A swimming advisory has been issued for sections of North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet June 3
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission Board will meet Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at 1800 Gervais Street.
- SCDPS reports five killed during Memorial weekend
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
- SCDPS Highway Fatality Report for May 22-25, 2009
- Masks, Collages and More at State Museum Art Camp
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
- State Museum offers "Art from the Earth" summer camp for children.
- State Library Announces Free Online Summer Reading Resources
Monday, May 25, 2009
- The South Carolina State Library SchoolRooms staff recently created a host of summer reading resources for K-12 students statewide.
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about rabies
Thursday, May 21, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A Wellford-area child who was possibly exposed to rabies from a fox attack is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Nominations sought for the Carlos Salinas award
Thursday, May 21, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nominations are open through June 30, 2009, for the Carlos Salinas award, which recognizes a S.C. dentist who serves patients with special health care needs, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Speaks in Washington DC on Operation False Charity
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
- Hammond joins Federal Trade Commission, 48 states in bringing 76 actions against fraudulent solicitors nationwide
- Space Still Available for Military Museum Day Camp
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
- Enjoy the water but be safe
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – The fun of swimming in a pool, lake or the ocean can be quickly forgotten if that experience results in a recreational water illness (RWI), the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC names 2008-2009 First Team All-Health student winners
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pauline Glenn-Springs Elementary won the first-place gold award and $5,000 in the All-Health Team’s annual awards competition, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, May 15-17, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
- 2009 26 Buckle Up SC
Friday, May 15, 2009
- Military Museum Open, Offering Discount on Monday for Museum Day
Friday, May 15, 2009
- DHEC’s Colleton County Public Health Department to close early on May 22
Thursday, May 14, 2009
- WALTERBORO, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Colleton County Public Health Department will close at noon on Friday, May 22, the agency announced today.
- World Hepatitis Day May 19
Thursday, May 14, 2009
- COLUMBIA – World Hepatitis Day is observed globally each May 19th to raise awareness of chronic viral hepatitis, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- S.C. Arts Commission Offers Grants to Dance Organizations
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
- The S.C. Arts Commission is offering grants of up to $7,500 to dance troupes to reconstruct or restage a historically and artistically significant American dance work. Guidelines for the American Masterpieces in South Carolina grants are available at www.SouthCarolinaArts.com. The application deadline is June 15.
- SCDPS Fatality Report, May 8-10, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
- SCDPS Fatality Report for May 8-10, 2009
- SCHP Promotes Three To Captain
Friday, May 08, 2009
- SCHP Promotes Three To Captain
- Orangeburg County residents alerted about rabies
Friday, May 08, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Two Branchville-area residents who were exposed to rabies from separate bobcat attacks are under the care of a physician after one bobcat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Military Museum Open on Confederate Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 08, 2009
- DISCUS Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Success
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
- DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library is celebrating a ten year milestone as the provider of quality online library resources to the citizens of South Carolina 24/7.
- Ocean water quality monitoring begins May 15
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - May 15 will mark the beginning of the sixth summer the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has sampled ocean water quality under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s BEACH Act, DHEC announced today.
- Arthritis Awareness Month observed
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The month of May has been proclaimed as Arthritis Awareness Month in South Carolina by Gov. Mark Sanford to encourage people to learn more about arthritis, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- SUMTER - Preparations are underway to begin spraying to reduce the mosquito population in Sumter, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Five Inducted Into Law Officers Hall of Fame
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- Five Inducted Into Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
- Military Museum Offering State Employee Discount on Gift Shop Purchases May 6
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- May is Mental Health Month
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
- The South Carolina Department of Mental Health seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues in our state.
- Pleasant Hill Middle Schools students with special needs selected for All-Health Team
Monday, May 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Pleasant Hill Middle Schools students with special needs have been selected for the All-Health Team, the S. C. Department and Environmental Control announced today.
- States wetlands celebrated this month
Monday, May 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - May has been proclaimed "South Carolina Wetlands Month" by Gov. Mark Sanford, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- SCDPS Fatality Report 5-4-09
Monday, May 04, 2009
- SCDPS Fatality Report
- Snakes to Invade State Museum
Monday, May 04, 2009
- Join the State Museum Curator of Natural History Jim Knight as he presents an engrossing look at snakes on May 16.
- Application Form for Energy Stimulus Funds Now Available on BCB SC Energy Office Website
Friday, May 01, 2009
- Oak Grove Elementary School selected to All-Health Team
Friday, May 01, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Oak Grove Elementary School has been selected for the All-Health Team, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling
Friday, May 01, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. - A total of 13 confirmed cases of the Influenza A H1N1 (Swine) virus and nine probable cases has been identified in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Year-end Champions of the Environment Named
Friday, May 01, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Five schools and 10 student winners have been awarded prizes at the Champions of the Environment year-end celebration, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Health Plan Launches Rollout of Tobacco Surcharge
Friday, May 01, 2009
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling
Thursday, April 30, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – A total of 13 confirmed cases of the swine flu virus and six probable cases has been identified in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Beaufort County Conditionally Approved shellfish growing area reopened
Thursday, April 30, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved area of Broad Creek in Beaufort County has been reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Offers Discount Day to State Employees at Cotton Mill Exchange
Thursday, April 30, 2009
- The Cotton Mill Exchange, located at the South Carolina State Museum is offering a discount to state employees on May 6.
- SCDPS Fatality Report 4-27-09
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- Seven people killed on South Carolina roads from April 24-26, 2009
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Encourages Wise Charitable Giving in Response to Recent Coastal Wildfires
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- Dont't fall victim to possible scammers
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – A total of 10 probable cases of the swine flu virus has been identified in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- 2009 National History Day in South Carolina Held April 25
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- Award Recipients Announced
- DHEC update regarding swine flu
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has received lab results for the suspect cases of swine flu, the agency announced today.
- Looking for Information on Lottery-funded Scholarships and Grants?
Monday, April 27, 2009
- Many students depend on some form of financial aid to attend college and further their education. Lottery-funded scholarships and grants are an excellent source of financial aid for South Carolina residents who attend an instate college or university. However, many students do not know where to turn for information on how to apply for lottery-funded scholarships and grants.
- Human Swine Flu Information & Resources
Monday, April 27, 2009
- Photo Contest Winners Announced
Friday, April 24, 2009
- Library staff members from all types of libraries were encouraged to submit photos that captured the essence of South Carolina libraries and librarianship.
- Beach Music Day Brings Palmetto Tradition to State Museum May 16
Friday, April 24, 2009
- Shag the night away to the sounds of classic beach musicians at the State Museum on May 16.
- DHEC’s Region 7 Public Health Services observes National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Thursday, April 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 7 Public Health Services is hosting a mother and daughter workshop on Johns Island on May 5 in observance of the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, the agency announced today.
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 3-9
Thursday, April 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA - South Carolinians are encouraged to recognize the importance of protecting and conserving water resources during Drinking Water Week, May 3 through 9, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC presents inaugural Earth Day Awards
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
- COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winners of the first S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Earth Day awards were recognized during a ceremony held in Columbia today.
- DHEC’s Region 4 Public Health Services to go tobacco-free
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 4 Public Health Services plans to make 14 of its 15 clinic sites tobacco-free, the agency announced today.
- John de la Howe School Board of Trustees Chair Receives Order of the Palmetto Award
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
- Speaker at the Center – Dr. Scott Peeples to discuss Edgar Allan Poe
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
- On May 28, 2009, from noon to 1:00 p.m., Dr. Scott Peeples will discuss the writings and life of Edgar Allan Poe.
- State Museum Art Festival Features Booksignings
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
- The authors of "Pathways to a Southern Coast" and "The Palmetto State: The Making of Modern South Carolina" will be available to sign copies of their books on April 25 at the State Museum.
- Midwife council to meet
Monday, April 20, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on May 13, 2009, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental announced today.
- DHEC urges South Carolinians to be aware of the risks and signs of stroke
Monday, April 20, 2009
- COLUMBIA – May is American Stroke Month and High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, so the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to learn stroke risk factors and recognize the warning signs of stroke.
- State Museum Art Festival A Feast for the Senses
Monday, April 20, 2009
- Offered in conjunction with Artista Vista, this show and sale of work features contemporary art by more than 20 of South Carolina's best studio artists.
- SC Libraries to Share Resources Saving Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars
Monday, April 20, 2009
- SC LENDS, which stands for South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System, will implement the Evergreen open-source integrated library system (ILS) to manage transferring books between libraries.
- Some Beaufort County shellfish growing areas reopened
Saturday, April 18, 2009
- COLUMBIA – All approved waters in Growing Areas 15, 16A and 17, including the Conditionally Approved Areas in Battery Creek and Jenkins Creek, have reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Pickens County residents advised to vaccinate pets, be wary of wild animals
Friday, April 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA - An Easley man who was exposed to a rabid raccoon is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health Services recognizes National Infant Immunization Week
Friday, April 17, 2009
- PORT ROYAL - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health Services is urging Lowcountry residents to protect their children by ensuring they get properly immunized during National Infant Immunization Week, April 25 through May 2, the agency announced today.
- Additional lab tests show power plant has no negative effect on local groundwater
Friday, April 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Follow-up testing of additional water samples outside the Catawba Nuclear Station in York County found no significant levels of radioactive material, resulting from plant operations, in the groundwater beyond the site property, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Announces Economic Development Conference
Thursday, April 16, 2009
- It’s Not Just Business as Usual at the Library!: Connecting Partners to Boost Economic Development in South Carolina will be held on Wednesday, May 6, from 10am-3pm at the South Carolina State Library.
- State Library’s South Carolina Center for the Book Announces 2008-2009 Letters About Literature Competition Award Winners
Thursday, April 16, 2009
- The Letters About Literature program, sponsored by the South Carolina Center for the Book and the Library of Congress, in partnership with Target Stores, is a national reading and writing promotion contest.
- Renewable energy program celebrates one-year anniversary
Thursday, April 16, 2009
- DHEC announces recipients of grants to reduce diesel emissions
Monday, April 13, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Grant funding has been awarded for projects to reduce diesel emissions in South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- Earth Day observance coming up
Monday, April 13, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The 39th anniversary of Earth Day will be commemorated April 22, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Four shellfish growing areas reopened
Friday, April 10, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish growing area 11 in Charleston County, and areas 13, 14 and 16B in Beaufort and Colleton counties have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Lowcountry residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, April 10, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Three Charleston County residents are under the care of a physician after being exposed to a chihuahua that has tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- S.C School for the Blind named Champion of the Environment
Thursday, April 09, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. School for the Blind in Spartanburg has been awarded a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Energy Grants to South Carolina Schools Colleges and Other Entities Announced
Thursday, April 09, 2009
- Upstate lawn mower exchange program to be held
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Dreading the thought of pushing that noisy, smelly, polluting gasoline lawnmower again this year? There is a better option available, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
- The national theme for this year's observance is "Fair Housing: It's Not An Option, It's The Law."
- Ruptured sewer line forces closure of Hilton Head Island shellfish harvesting area
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The shellfish harvesting areas of Park Creek, including a 1000 foot semi circle extending from the mouth in both directions into Skull Creek and Port Royal Sound, have been closed as a precaution due to a ruptured sewer line, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Charleston County shellfish growing area reopened
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish growing area 10A in Charleston County has been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Foundation Gains New Members
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
- Polly Howser, Katie Rama and William F. "Billy" Cave were recently elected to the board of directors for the South Carolina State Museum Foundation.
- South Carolina to Honor 2009 Folk Heritage Award Winners
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission and the McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce Joseph Legree Jr. of St. Helena Island and Donald Roper of Piedmont as the 2009 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients.
- Numerous shellfish growing areas closed
Friday, April 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish growing areas 10A and 11 in Charleston County, and 13 through 17 in Beaufort County have been closed as a precaution due to excessive rainfall, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies
Friday, April 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A Darlington County child, from the Kellytown community, who was exposed to rabies by a cat is under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library's Center for the Book Awards Nominations Forms Now Available
Friday, April 03, 2009
- The South Carolina Center for the Book is pleased to announce the availability of nomination forms for the 2009 awards cycle. Categories include writing (all genres), teaching (all levels), and literary arts advocacy.
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish harvesting areas closed
Thursday, April 02, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed as a precaution due to excessive rainfall, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Arts Commission Executive Director Announces Retirement
Thursday, April 02, 2009
- After 15 years at the helm, South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Susie Surkamer will retire, effective May 2. Surkamer began her career with the agency as a dancer-in-residence in 1974, before moving into arts administration. She was named executive director in 1994.
- Conditionally approved Beaufort County shellfish harvesting areas closed
Thursday, April 02, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas of Jenkins Creek in Beaufort County have been closed as a precaution due to excessive rainfall, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- S.C. Surplus Offering 10 Percent Off Coupon for Newsletter Subscribers
Thursday, April 02, 2009
- State Library Announces Library Value Calculator
Thursday, April 02, 2009
- Library patrons can now visit the South Carolina Library Value Calculator and find out how much the library services used during a month equal in real dollar amounts.
- Library Named Service Group of the Year
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
- The Union County Carnegie Library (UCCL), recently named Best Small Library in America by Library Journal, was also named the Service Group of the Year by the Union County Chamber of Commerce.
- Mental Health Employee Wins Service to Mankind Award
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
- Director of Deaf Services division is the 2009 recipient.
- Certain Beaufort County shellfish harvesting areas closed
Monday, March 30, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Shellfish harvesting areas in Broad Creek and Battery Creek in Beaufort County have been closed as a precaution due to excessive rainfall, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library to Celebrate National Library Week with Drop-In For State Government Employees
Friday, March 27, 2009
- The South Carolina State Library is celebrating National Library Week by hosting a drop-in for SC State Government employees April 15th from 11:00am – 2:00pm at 1500 Senate Street, Columbia.
- Saluda Shoals Park named Champion of the Environment
Friday, March 27, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Saluda Shoals Park has been awarded a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- South Carolina Public Libraries Score High in Recent Study
Friday, March 27, 2009
- South Carolina’s libraries show a very high level of public libraries in the state (89.6%) offering online homework help.
- Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary School selected for All-Health Team
Thursday, March 26, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary School has been selected for the All-Health Team, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Ground-level ‘Ozone Awareness Week’ underway
Thursday, March 26, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Gov. Mark Sanford has proclaimed March 29-April 4 as Ground-level Ozone Awareness Week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- SC Arts Commission Announces State Poetry Out Loud Champion
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
- The S.C. Arts Commission announces Shannon Laribo, a sophomore at Ashley Hall in Charleston, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.
- Some Oconee County clinic services relocated
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
- ANDERSON – Some changes are being made next month to clinic services being offered at health departments in Seneca and Walhalla, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- The ABC’s on onesies
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
- ANDERSON - Babies born in hospitals in Anderson, Abbeville and Oconee counties are being discharged with a safe one-piece sleeper known as a onesie reminding parents of the ABCs of safe sleep, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Firestone Building Products Company, LLC in Wellford, S.C. has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (SCEEP), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Bagpipes and Kilts on Display as Tartan Fest Returns to the State Museum
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
- Enjoy Scottish music with Celtic rockers Rathkeltair, a special program on Robert Burns, Scottish heavy athletics with 2007 World Amateur Champion Bert Sorin, Scottish dancing, Celtic fashion shows, Scottish merchandise and more at the State Museum's Tartan Fest on April 4.
- South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet March 27
Monday, March 23, 2009
- The board of the South Carolina Arts Commission has scheduled a meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 27. Interested parties can attend the meeting at the S.C. Arts Commission, located at 1800 Gervais Street, Columbia.
- Public swimming pool workshop set for Bluffton
Monday, March 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA – A workshop for public swimming pool owners and operators will be held March 27 in Bluffton, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Seeks Artists for Congaree Art Festival
Monday, March 23, 2009
- The State Museum is currently accepting applications from South Carolina artists for the sixth annual Congaree Art Festival.
- Stimulus bill adds muscle to home improvement tax credits
Monday, March 23, 2009
- Incentives slash cost of improving doors, windows in your home
- ORS Seeks Review of Coal Prices
Monday, March 23, 2009
- ORS sends a letter to the Surface Transportation Board seeking a review of coal prices.
- House of Style Owner Arrested, Charged with Distribution of Counterfeit Goods
Friday, March 20, 2009
- Secretary of State's Office, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach Police Departments partner to raid three stores
- State Museum Offers Spring Break Camps
Friday, March 20, 2009
- Learn all about the complex world of weather and science in motion. Discover fun facts about earth and space at the State Museum Spring Break Camps.
- State Museum to Hold "Garage Sale" March 28
Friday, March 20, 2009
- For the first time in its history, the State Museum will be selling display items used in past exhibits. Choose from an eclectic selection of signs, props and other interesting materials. From the fun to the functional, there’s sure to be something you’ll want to take home.
- Sewer line repaired in Aiken County
Thursday, March 19, 2009
- COLUMBIA - A sewer line in the Avondale Mills system near Ascauga Lake Road at Graniteville has been repaired, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Arts Commission Supports Six Community Arts Projects
Thursday, March 19, 2009
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded six grants through its Quarterly Project Support program since January. Grants support arts projects in the following counties: Chesterfield, Fairfield, Laurens, Pickens and Union.
- S.C. Retirement System Named Large Public Pension Plan of the Year
Thursday, March 19, 2009
- Sewer line failure reported in Aiken County
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- COLUMBIA – A discharge of untreated sewage resulting from a sewer line failure in the Avondale Mills system near Ascauga Lake Road at Graniteville has been reported, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- S.C. food service establishments cautioned again about sales letter
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- COLUMBIA – A private business called the South Carolina Food Service Compliance Center has sent letters to food service establishments in South Carolina incorrectly stating that state food codes have been amended to require hand washing posters and offering to sell them the approved posters, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Celebrate the Earth Day at the State Museum
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- Learn about rain gardens, nature activities, rain barrels, recycled crafts and much more at the State Museum's Celebrate the Earth Day on March 28.
- State Museum Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- The South Carolina State Museum board of trustees meeting will be held on March 16.
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish growing areas reopened
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Murrells Inlet's conditionally approved shellfish growing areas in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Women's History Program at Military Museum on Saturday
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- Public Invited to Test Drive Innovative Alternative Fuel Vehicles Wednesday in Columbia
Monday, March 16, 2009
- Midlands teen named Champion of the Environment
Monday, March 16, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Daniel St. John has been awarded a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment for his “Stop, Look and Learn” project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Georgetown County Wins Library Innovation Grant
Monday, March 16, 2009
- Georgetown County Government has just been awarded $59,873 from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, for a Public Library Innovation Grant.
- State Library Announces 19th Annual Notable State Documents Awards
Monday, March 16, 2009
- The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2008.
- Nine SC High School Students to Compete for Chance at at National Poetry Finals
Friday, March 13, 2009
- Nine South Carolina high school students will battle it out at the Poetry Out Loud State Finals from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at the Columbia Museum of Art. Students are competing for the state’s spot in the POL National Finals.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces New Online Filing for Charities and Fundraisers
Friday, March 13, 2009
- Website also provides more information on how charities use donations
- S.C. Fire Academy Set to Host Southeastern Fire School This Weekend
Thursday, March 12, 2009
- State Library Announces Why I Love My Library Campaign
Thursday, March 12, 2009
- In celebration of National Library Week, April 12-18, 2009, you can take a moment to share how you have benefited from using the library.
- Ladies Night Out at State Museum
Thursday, March 12, 2009
- In honor of Women's History Month, ladies can visit the South Carolina State Museum on March 24 for an evening of fun and relaxation.
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Three North Hartsville residents who were exposed to rabies by a cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- South Carolina Academy of Authors Announces 2009 Inductee Celebration
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
- The South Carolina Academy of Authors will celebrate writers Kwame Dawes, Susan Ludvigson, and Carrie Allen McCray Nickens, inducting the three into the state’s literary hall of fame on April 25, 2009.
- John de la Howe School Earns Agency Accreditation
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
- Roy H. Tryon Appointed to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
- representing the National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators
- DHEC announces Fix a Leak week
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Fix a Leak week begins March 16 to remind South Carolinians to check household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- 8th Annual Landmark & Preservation Conference
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
- March 26 and 27 in Columbia, SC
- DHEC urges citizens to support West Nile virus surveillance and mosquito suppression
Monday, March 09, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Warm weather is approaching, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants your help to reduce the risk from the serious diseases mosquitoes can carry.
- Survey Seeks Public Input on Education Priorities
Monday, March 09, 2009
- Media Advisory
- Annual Read-In to be Held April 16
Monday, March 09, 2009
- This exciting event will provide an opportunity for students, librarians, parents and other literacy supporters to demonstrate the importance of reading and the need for library services in our communities.
- Alice Summers Receives Mental Health Service Award
Friday, March 06, 2009
- Summers, a registered nurse at Charleston Dorchester Community Mental Health Center, was presented the prestigious Louise R. Hassenplug award by the South Carolina Mental Health Commission.
- Spring into Action… Rabies Vaccination Clinics Set
Thursday, March 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA – This spring, veterinarians across South Carolina will join forces with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control to help residents protect their pets, and themselves, from rabies.
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Thursday, March 05, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of North Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting because of flooding in the Santee River, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Underwear Art at State Museum to Raise Cancer Awareness
Thursday, March 05, 2009
- Artfull Bras, an exhibit created by the Quilters of South Carolina to raise breast cancer awareness, will be on display for a week at the State Museum beginning March 18.
- ORS Announces Changes to Real-time Closed Captioning
Thursday, March 05, 2009
- The ORS announces important changes to real-time closed captioning services.
- Red Cross and State Museum Partner for Family Day March 14
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
- Activities for the entire family mark the opening of the new South Carolina State Museum exhibit, Our National Treasure: The American Red Cross on March 14.
- State Museum Premieres National Red Cross Exhibit
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
- This prestigious national touring exhibition on the history of the American Red Cross will premier at the State Museum on March 14.
- Information You Need: Classes for State Employees and Librarians
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
- The Library Services Department of the State Library will be offering short classes on a variety of library resources.
- Walhalla High School named Champion of the Environment
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Walhalla High School has been awarded a $500 grant and recognized as a Champion of the Environment for its "Bluebirds on Our Shoulders" project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Keep Up to Date with the Lion’s Roar Podcast
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
- The Lion’s Roar, South Carolina State Library’s library news and events podcast, now features special editions so that you can hear from South Carolina authors.
- Small and Minority Business Assistance
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
- DHEC’s Recycle Guys present annual awards for recycling efforts
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Wendy McNatt, Alysen Woodruff and Brenda Holland were named Recycling Professionals of the Year during the 14th Annual Recycle Guys Awards Program held today, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced.
- Representative Mike Anthony appointed to the EOC
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
- Budget and Control Board Now Using Twitter to Inform Public
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
- What is Lottery Tuition Assistance?
Monday, March 02, 2009
- The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) raises proceeds to support education programs for students of the Palmetto State. One form of financial aid provided through lottery proceeds is Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA).
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Monday, March 02, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Obama’s Speech Highlights How Libraries Serve Everyday Americans and Students
Friday, February 27, 2009
- The American Library Association (ALA) and the South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) lauds President Barack Obama for noting how libraries assist Americans during the president’s recent address to Congress.
- Greenville County residents advised to vaccinate pets, be wary of wild animals
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Two Greenville County residents who were exposed to a rabid raccoon are under the care of a physician, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 26
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia.
- South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet March 3
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
- The board of the South Carolina Arts Commission has scheduled a meeting Tuesday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Speaker at the Center – Carmella Broome to Discuss her Memoir
Monday, February 23, 2009
- On Thursday, March 26, 2009, from noon to 1pm, professional counselor Carmella Broome will discuss her first book, Carmella’s Quest.
- DHEC to post annual hospital infection rates report
Monday, February 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Data about hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in South Carolina are available to the public, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- Simpsonville's Oakview Elementary School named Champion of the Environment
Monday, February 23, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Oakview Elementary School has been awarded a $500 grant and recognized as a Champion of the Environment for its project "Kick the Bag Habit: Part 2," the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Clemson to Receive Digital Collection Planning Grant
Friday, February 20, 2009
- Clemson University’s award for "Building South Carolina's Heritage Health Index" is in the amount of $40,000 and will be coordinated by Emily Gore, Head of Digital Initiatives, Clemson University Libraries.
- Military Museum Launches Facebook Page
Thursday, February 19, 2009
- Budget and Control Board Launches Fraud Prevention Hotline
Thursday, February 19, 2009
- Military Museum Acquires Cannonball Related to March on Columbia by Sherman
Friday, February 13, 2009
- General Assembly Passes Resolution Honoring Union County Carnegie Library
Thursday, February 12, 2009
- The General Assembly passed H.3473, a resolution honoring the Union County Carnegie Library as the recipient of Library Journal's Best Small Library in America 2009.
- Secretary of State's Office and Lexington County Sheriff's Department Partner to Arrest Georgia Man in Second Counterfeit Trafficking Offense
Thursday, February 12, 2009
- Issaka Dogo may serve up to ten years in prison and/or pay a $50,000 fine
- Camp Burnt Gin to reopen with private funds this summer
Thursday, February 12, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Camp Burnt Gin will be operational this summer despite that no state funds are available for the program, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- PSC Approves SCE&G Nuclear Application
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
- The Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved South Carolina Electric & Gas Company’s plans to construct two nuclear reactors near the town of Jenkinsville, South Carolina.
- Edgar Allen Poe Bicentennial to be Celebrated at the Book Festival
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
- During the weekend of the festival, Poe scholar and College of Charleston English Professor, Dr. Scott Peeples, will discuss Poe and the Charleston Renaissance.
- New Tool Lets SC Residents Measure how eGovernment Services Protect the Environment
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
- More students served in 4K child development program
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
- EOC releases annual report on the Child Development Education Pilot Program (CDEPP)
- Secretary of State’s Office and Investigators Confiscate More Than $1.1 Million in Counterfeit Merchandise from Coastal Carolina Flea Market
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
- More than 60,000 bogus CDs taken from booths
- Frank Fusco Named to Board of National Baldrige Foundation
Monday, February 09, 2009
- Georgetown County church youth department selected for All-Health Team
Monday, February 09, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The youth department at Georgetown’s Mt. Olive Baptist Church has been named a member of the All-Health Team for its “Clean Hands” project, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- SC DHEC governing board to hold monthly meeting
Friday, February 06, 2009
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will hold its monthly meeting Feb. 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room at DHEC's offices located at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia.
- State Museum to Host Civil Rights Panel Discussion and Book Signing
Friday, February 06, 2009
- A panel discussion and book signing featuring "Toward the Meeting of the Waters: Currents in the Civil Rights Movement of South Carolina During the Twentieth Century" will be held at the State Museum on Feb. 21.
- Art Receives TLC at State Museum
Friday, February 06, 2009
- Visitors to the State Museum will be able to watch as Tony Rajer, internationally known art conservator, works on restoring the "Colosseum" sculpture in the Museum lobby during the month of February.
- Women’s Civil War Fundraising Exhibit Opens Today at Military Museum
Friday, February 06, 2009
- Register Now for Free 2 Hour Training Session on Legislative Research
Thursday, February 05, 2009
- Due to high demand, the State Library is offering another session of the 2-hour class for state employees.
- Public Employee Pensions to Remain Unchanged in 2009 Because of Decline in CPI
Thursday, February 05, 2009
- Tests show no negative effect on water near Oconee nuclear plant
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Water testing outside the Oconee Nuclear Station in Oconee County showed the plant has not adversely affected the quality of the groundwater or surface water in the area, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Sign Up Now for the Free State Government News Summary
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
- Library Journal names Union County Carnegie Library the Best Small Library in America 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
- This annual award, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, showcases the exemplary work of public libraries serving populations under 25,000 whose high standards, innovative services, and commitment to their community make them extraordinary.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (SCEEP), the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- Children’s play about nutrition to be held in S.C. schools
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
- COLUMBIA – The award-winning children’s play, “Taking Charge in Meadowland,” will be presented in elementary schools around the state to raise awareness about the benefits of good nutrition and physical activity, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- Sandra Johnson to Discuss Her Novel
Monday, February 02, 2009
- On February 19, 2009, from noon to 1:00 p.m., Sandra E. Johnson will discuss her book, Standing on Holy Ground: A Triumph over Hate Crime in the Deep South.
- 2009 Run for Books to be Held in Columbia
Friday, January 30, 2009
- The South Carolina Book Festival is sponsoring an 8K Run and 4K Walk to be held Saturday February 21 in Columbia.
- Braille Challenge to be Held at State Library
Friday, January 30, 2009
- The first annual Braille Challenge® to be held in South Carolina will take place at the State Library’s Talking Book Services Library on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
- Sidebottom Named Interim Executive Director of Design Arts Partnership
Thursday, January 29, 2009
- Richard Sidebottom has been named the interim executive director of the S.C. Design Arts Partnership, a joint initiative of the South Carolina Arts Commission and Clemson University. Sidebottom will take on the role of helping South Carolina cities and towns improve the quality of their built and natural environments.
- Town of Chesterfield to Share Design Efforts at National Conference
Thursday, January 29, 2009
- The S.C. Design Arts Partnership is joining Chesterfield representatives on Feb. 5 to present at an American Institute of Architects conference to discuss the town of Chesterfield’s recent neighborhood revitalization efforts.
- Military Museum Restructures Admissions Policy due to Budget Cuts
Thursday, January 29, 2009
- Rutledge Appointed to SC Mental Health Commission
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
- The former vice president of Bon Secours Health System has been appointed to the at-large seat of the agency's governing body.
- Agency Head Salary Commission Votes Not to Give Performance Increases
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
- DHEC encourages heart-healthy lifestyles for American Heart Month
Monday, January 26, 2009
- COLUMBIA – February is American Heart Month and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to adopt healthy lifestyle habits that can help reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke.
- Subscribe Now to the Free State Government News Summary from the Budget and Control Board
Friday, January 23, 2009
- State Museum to Present Business of Art Workshop
Friday, January 23, 2009
- The State Museum will host a four-day artist workshop entitled "The Business of Art During Hard Economic Times."
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events scheduled
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Events will be held in South Carolina around Feb. 7 to highlight the impact of HIV/AIDS on African-American communities, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today.
- Jennie Moore Elementary School selected for All-Health Team
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- COLUMBIA – Jennie Moore Elementary School’s JME Fitness Club has been selected for the All-Health Team, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Picturing America Kits Awarded to 854 South Carolina School & Public Libraries
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- provides high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics
- Budget and Control Board State IT Division Slashes Rates for Computer and Email Service
Thursday, January 22, 2009
- Association Helps Military Museum Acquire Artifact for New Exhibit
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
- My State Library – Training Resources
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
- Why not use the South Carolina State Library’s resources to learn more about what you need to know to be a productive state employee?
- Laurens County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, January 16, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Four Laurens County residents are under the care of a physician after being exposed to a dog that has tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Museum Trustee Meeting Held Jan. 21
Friday, January 16, 2009
- The South Carolina State Museum Board of Trustees will meet on Jan. 21 at the State Museum.
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Friday, January 16, 2009
- COLUMBIA - People who want to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until Feb. 13 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- Saluda County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, January 16, 2009
- COLUMBIA - Three adults who were scratched by a cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Good Samaritan Mission Founder Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Thursday, January 15, 2009
- Albert Salmon Jr. is convicted on four counts of state income tax evasion and pleads guilty to four counts of filing false information with the Secretary of State's Office.
- Residents urged to test homes for radon
Thursday, January 15, 2009
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure.
- First African-American DNR Law Enforcement officer retires
Thursday, January 15, 2009
- Recent historic events in the United States have made headlines around the world, but history was also made in SC only a few short decades ago. Lt. Ulysses Flemming was hired Jan. 26, 1970 as the first African-American officer for DNR Law Enforcement.
- SC Center for the Book Encourages Students to Participate in the River of Words Contest
Thursday, January 15, 2009
- Every year, in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book, an international poetry and art contest is conducted for children in grades K-12.
- New Blockbuster Demonstrates Nature's Power
Thursday, January 15, 2009
- Powers of Nature opens Jan. 31 at the State Museum. This blockbuster exhibit explores the science behind natural disasters using an array of hands-on activities.
- James Island Middle School receives DHEC’s Donna Bates Memorial Award
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
- CHARLESTON – James Island Middle School in Charleston has been awarded the 2009 Donna Bates Memorial Award for coastal environmental education activities, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Moves to Deal with Budget Cuts
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
- The South Carolina State Museum has implemented several money-saving measures to deal with recent budget cuts.
- Palmetto Hands Craft Mini-Exhibit Opens at State Museum
Monday, January 12, 2009
- Palmetto Craft Exhibit displays winning entries at the South Carolina State Museum through Feb. 15.
- Museum Road Show Returns for Winter Edition
Monday, January 12, 2009
- Experts will appraise art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry and more at the South Carolina State Museum Road Show.
- State Museum Extends Leonardo Exhibit to Jan. 18
Monday, January 12, 2009
- The popular exhibit Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion has been extended through Jan. 18 at the South Carolina State Museum
- BCB Surplus Property Slashes Used Furniture Prices 70 Percent
Monday, January 12, 2009
- Raid in Allendale Nets Nearly $65,000 in Counterfeit "This & That"
Monday, January 12, 2009
- Counterfeit merchandise seizure a first for Allendale
- New Filing Added for Lobbyists at SC.gov
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
- Lobbyists and Lobbyist’s Principals in South Carolina can now register their 2009 lobbying relationships electronically, beginning with the June 30, 2009 disclosure reports.
- The Lottery Celebrates 7th Anniversary
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
- DHEC board to meet
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet for its monthly session Thursday Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the board room at DHEC's offices at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia.
- 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.
- DHEC governing board to meet
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA-- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet for its monthly session Dec. 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Columbia.
- Radon poster contest winners announced
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Three winners have been announced in a statewide poster contest held to highlight the risks posed by exposure to indoor radon, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Hearing aid specialist meeting announced
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Hearing Aid Commission for Hearing Aid Specialists will meet in December, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC ocean water sampling season results positive
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
- COLUMBIA – More than 99 percent of the days during South Carolina’s five-month long beach season had no advisories as more than 93 percent of ocean water samples taken along the state’s coastline met or were better than the bacterial standard for swimmers in the surf, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- EOC policy and budget recommendations focused on funding services provided directly to children
Monday, December 08, 2008
- Budget Release 2008
- Special Holiday Gift Shop Discounts at Military Museum
Monday, December 08, 2008
- State IT Seeks eGovernment Feedback
Monday, December 08, 2008
- State IT is exploring the eGovernment needs of South Carolina's citizens and employees and would sincerely appreciate your feedback.
- 2010 Goal release shows SC school and students succeeding amid challenges
Friday, December 05, 2008
- SC ranked 11th of 15 states reporting on-time high school graduation using same calculation methodology
- The Lion’s Roar Podcast for Week of December 5, 2009, Now Available
Thursday, December 04, 2008
- State Museum Continues a Winter Tradition Dec. 13
Thursday, December 04, 2008
- Winter Fest kicks off at the State Museum with the Jack Frost Jubilee on Dec. 13 and continues through Jan. 4 with holiday-oriented family activities.
- State Museum Store Offers Holiday Discount to State Employees
Thursday, December 04, 2008
- The South Carolina State Museum store will offer a special holiday discount to state employees on December 8.
- S.C. Fiction Project entries are due by Jan. 15
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
- The S.C. Fiction Project, an annual writing competition sponsored by The Post and Courier and the South Carolina Arts Commission, calls for previously unpublished short stories of 2,500 words or less. The application deadline is Jan. 15.
- Design Arts Partnership Invites Volunteers and Groups to Help Johnny Walk to School
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
- The S.C. Design Arts Partnership is inviting collaborators to lend a hand with the "School Design and Sustainable Communities Initiative," a year-long program to promote community-centered schools in the state.
- Florence County Library to host “Visions of the Universe” Traveling Exhibit
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
- The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office announced that 40 US public libraries will host “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery".
- DMH Announces Plan to Meet Budget Reduction
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
- Plan will impact administrative, inpatient and outpatient functions.
- BCB Surplus Property Program Offering Huge Discounts for a Good Cause
Monday, December 01, 2008
- Keep on Top of Library News and Updates with Twitter
Monday, December 01, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library has recently begun “Twittering”.
- Mosquito-borne disease monthly update for November 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Total mosquito-borne disease tallies thus far for the state in 2008 include 12 lab confirmations of West Nile virus and six of eastern equine encephalitis virus, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Charleston County shellfish growing area reopened
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish growing area 9B in Charleston County has been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Students of All Ages Benefit from Lottery Proceeds
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
- Most South Carolinians know someone who has received a lottery-funded scholarship, but college-aged students are not the only group impacted. Educational programs for kindergarten through 8th-grade students also receive lottery-funded support.
- Spartanburg’s L.E. Gable Middle School named Champion of the Environment
Monday, November 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – L.E. Gable Middle School has received a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- First Earth Day Awards Program announced
Monday, November 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will present its first Earth Day Awards in April, the agency announced today.
- South Carolina Digital Library Receives Grant
Monday, November 24, 2008
- The South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL) has received a fifth year of funding to support the preservation of cultural heritage materials.
- World AIDS Day events planned for December 1st
Monday, November 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – World AIDS Day events will be observed throughout South Carolina on Dec.1, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Conditionally Approved Murrells Inlet shellfish growing areas reopened
Friday, November 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Murrells Inlet's Conditionally Approved Shellfish Growing areas in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Announces Library News Podcast
Friday, November 21, 2008
- The Lions are roaring about something new from the South Carolina State Library! Today, the library launched its biweekly podcast, the Lion’s Roar, featuring South Carolina library-related news and information.
- "New and Improved" Web Site Wins Award for State Museum
Friday, November 21, 2008
- South Carolina State Museum wins award from Web Marketing Association for recently redesigned web site.
- State Museum Makes Holiday Giving a "Merry" Match
Friday, November 21, 2008
- State Museum inaugurates new holiday program to donate gift memberships to Habitat for Humanity families.
- Columbia Area Mental Health Center Holds Groundbreaking
Friday, November 21, 2008
- New facility will house the Center’s Intensive Case Management and Emergency Services programs.
- "Gem" of a Show Coming to the State Museum Nov. 28-30
Friday, November 21, 2008
- The Columbia Gem and Mineral Society presents its annual show at the State Museum featuring 26 retail vendors along with demonstrations and activities for the entire family.
- DHEC announces winners of ‘Spare the Air’ awards
Thursday, November 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Individuals, businesses and educational institutions have been honored for their positive impact on South Carolina’s environment with the state Department of Health and Environmental Control’s inaugural “Spare the Air” awards, the agency announced today.
- Expressing Gratitude to South Carolina Teachers in observation of National Education Week
Thursday, November 20, 2008
- November 16-23, 2008
- South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Scrooges & Angels for 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
- State Offering Training in Your Community on New State Illegal Immigration Law
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- DHEC reminds senior citizens to get flu shot
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Because of an increased likelihood of hospitalization related to flu-related complications, South Carolina’s senior citizens are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lottery Proceeds Benefit Education in Every County in South Carolina
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- Have you ever wondered how lottery proceeds are benefiting students from your county? The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) website, sceducationlottery.com, has an updated chart of the county distribution of lottery appropriations from the Education Lottery Account (ELA).
- State Library Announces Library News Podcast
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- Beginning Friday, November 21st, the South Carolina State Library will launch a biweekly podcast called the Lion’s Roar featuring South Carolina library-related news and information.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, November 14, 2008
- CHARLESTON - The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet Nov. 24 in Charleston, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- S.C. Budget and Control Board Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations
Thursday, November 13, 2008
- 2009 Folk Heritage Award Nomination Deadline is Jan. 31
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
- The South Carolina Arts Commission and the University of South Carolina's McKissick Museum are accepting nominations for the 2009 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award, which honors distinguished practitioners and passionate advocates of the state's diverse cultural traditions.
- Pawleys Island school named Champion of the Environment
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Lowcountry Day School has been named a Champion of the Environment for efforts to protect water quality and educate their community about the environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC accepting applications to reduce diesel emissions
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA - A new opportunity is available to help reduce diesel emissions in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- WWI Symposium at Military Museum on Saturday
Monday, November 10, 2008
- Military Museum Open for Veterans Day
Monday, November 10, 2008
- Italian Street Fair at the State Museum Nov. 22
Monday, November 10, 2008
- Celebrate all things Italian with this day of fine Italian food, music, children's activities and much more!
- DHEC board conference call set
Friday, November 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet in a telephone conference call session for its monthly meeting Nov. 13, 2008.
- Some shellfish growing areas reopened
Friday, November 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA - All conditionally approved shellfish growing areas in North Santee Bay in Georgetown County, and all conditionally approved shellfish growing areas in Beaufort County will reopen for shellfish harvesting on Nov. 8, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Veteran's Day Information Resources
Thursday, November 06, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Read more for selected resources available online and from the South Carolina State Library.
- Some Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
Thursday, November 06, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish Growing Areas 7, 11, 12A and 12B in Charleston County have been reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- BCB Surplus Property Holding Special Sale to Benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
Thursday, November 06, 2008
- Coastal Carolina Receives Grant from Budget and Control Board SC Energy Office for Wind Power Study
Thursday, November 06, 2008
- Charleston County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Two Mount Pleasant residents who were bitten by a fox are under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Dr. Samantha Hastings Receives American Society for Information Science and Technology Watson Davis Award
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
- The Watson Davis Award, commemorating the founder of the Society, was established in 1975 and is administered by the Membership Committee.
- Some Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Areas 8 and 9A in Charleston County have been reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC encourages smokers to quit on Great American Smokeout
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Great American Smokeout offers tobacco users an opportunity to “quit for keeps” starting Nov. 20, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Mosquito-borne disease monthly update for October 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – In October 2008, there was one case of eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Board Meeting at State Museum
Monday, November 03, 2008
- South Carolina State Museum board meeting to be held on November 5.
- Shellfish growing areas reopened
Friday, October 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – All approved areas in North Inlet in Georgetown County, and all approved areas in South Santee River south to Muddy Bay, in Charleston County have been reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SCEL ANNOUNCES COMPUTER GAMING SYSTEM UPGRADE
Friday, October 31, 2008
- SCEL's new computer gaming system will better serve both retailers and players.
- Two Midlands schools named Champions of the Environment
Friday, October 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Heathwood Hall’s Intermediate School and New Directions School have each won a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Shellfish growing areas reopened
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA – All approved areas in Murrells Inlet, and all approved waters south of and including South Edisto River and its tributaries have been reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Fraud Alert
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Fire Marshal Shares Halloween Fire Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Keep Your Pet Safe this Halloween
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Be Fire Safe This Halloween
Thursday, October 30, 2008
- Dillon resident exposed to rabies by bat
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Dillon child who was potentially exposed to rabies by a bat is under the care of a physician after the bat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Library Association Announces 2008 Award Winners
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
- On October 24th at this year’s South Carolina Library Association conference themed, “Going Green in Greenville,” eleven individuals were recognized for their support of libraries and the association.
- Charleston County shellfish growing area reopened
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Shellfish harvesting area 10A in Charleston County has been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC's Region 6 County Public Health offices set additional flu clinics
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
- CONWAY – More appointment-only influenza vaccination clinics will be held on Nov. 4, 5, 12, 18, 19 in Horry County; Nov. 3 and 17 in Georgetown County and Nov. 13 and 20 in Williamsburg County, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinics for Election Day
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
- PORT ROYAL – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health Departments in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties will hold walk-in influenza vaccination clinics on Nov. 4, DHEC announced today.
- Midwife council to meet
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on Nov. 12, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental announced today.
- South Carolina Education Lottery Receives Industry's "Good Housekeeping" Seal
Monday, October 27, 2008
- Effective October 2, 2008, the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) achieved verification for two distinct lottery industry Quality Assurance (QA) best practices.
- Rain closes many South Carolina shellfish areas
Saturday, October 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – All shellfish harvesting from St. Helena Sound north to the North Carolina-South Carolina state line is closed due to heavy rains, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- PSC Chairman Elizabeth B. “Lib” Fleming Appointed Chairman of NARUC Committee on Critical Infrastructure
Friday, October 24, 2008
- PSC Chairman Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming has been appointed Chairman of the NARUC Committee on Critical Infrastructure.
- Commissioner Randy Mitchell Vice Chair of FCC-NARUC Conference
Friday, October 24, 2008
- Commissioner Randy Mitchell has been elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the FCC-NARUC Advanced Services Conference, a joint board of federal and state commissioners charged with advancing the deployment of broadband services.
- State Museum to Host Hollings' Book Signing Public Event
Friday, October 24, 2008
- Former U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings and Dr. Walter Edgar will present a discussion on government and a book signing at the State Museum on November 5.
- Earthquake Awareness Day at State Museum
Friday, October 24, 2008
- Learn about the forces responsible for earthquakes in an afternoon of family activities at the State Museum.
- New recycling partnership takes flight
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The next time you fly in or out of Columbia, park your car, check in and recycle.
- ORS Facilitated Agreements Result in Lower SCE&G Customers' Natural Gas Bills
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
- The S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) facilitated agreements resulting in lower natural gas bills for SCE&G customers.
- DHEC recognized by EPA; wins Environmental Justice Award
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is among 12 winners of its first annual Environmental Justice Achievement Awards during an award ceremony today in Atlanta.
- DHEC's State Vital Records Office onsite services temporarily suspended
Monday, October 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – In order to provide better customer service, the State Vital Records office located at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia will be updated beginning Nov. 3, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- ORS Makes Recommendations on SCE&G's Baseload Review Application
Friday, October 17, 2008
- The S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff Makes Recommendations on SCE&G's Baseload Review Application
- Halloween Tricks and Treats Returns to the South Carolina State Museum
Friday, October 17, 2008
- Halloween games, crafts, balloon art, face painting and many other children's activities will be at the State Museum October 18 and 25.
- Military Museum Wins Statewide Social Studies Awards
Friday, October 17, 2008
- DHEC board to meet via conference call
Thursday, October 16, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet via telephone conference call Oct. 20, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
- Rock Hill's Freedom Montessori school named Champion of the Environment
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Freedom Montessori has earned recognition and a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- EOC announces awards program to recognize service learning programs focused on literacy
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
- South Carolina Literacy Champions Award Program
- State's infant death rate falls to 8.4
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- South Carolina's infant mortality rate dropped to 8.4 deaths for each 1,000 live births during 2006, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet Oct. 17 in Columbia, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Online Campaign Finance Filings Help South Carolina Receive Most Improved Ranking for Disclosure
Sunday, October 12, 2008
- Beaufort County conditionally approved shellfish area closed
Thursday, October 09, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting area of Broad Creek in Beaufort County has been closed to shellfish harvesting because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Two South Carolina Librarians to Participate in ALA Emerging Leader Program
Thursday, October 09, 2008
- The American Library Association (ALA) has announced librarians who will participate in the Emerging Leaders (EL) 2009 program.
- DHEC announces water stakeholder meetings
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – As part of an evaluation of the uses and quality of South Carolina's freshwater, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will be holding stakeholders meetings across the state, the agency announced today.
- State Library Director Encourages Citizens to Join Reading Groups during October
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
- Many libraries and organizations in South Carolina offer reading groups as opportunities to get involved in reading.
- Tricks and Treats to Delight Youngsters at State Museum
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
- Two days of Halloween fun for children at the State Museum featuring games, crafts, balloon art and much more.
- DHEC’s Hampton County Public Health sets flu clinic for area residents
Monday, October 06, 2008
- VARNVILLE – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health Services, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Oct. 20 in Hampton County.
- Charleston County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Monday, October 06, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A man who was exposed to rabies by a raccoon that attacked his pet dog in Charleston County is under the care of a physician after the raccoon tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- DHEC lowers screening age for the Best Chance Network
Monday, October 06, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Best Chance Network has lowered the initial age a woman can be screened for breast and cervical cancer, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC board to meet Oct. 9
Monday, October 06, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet on Oct. 9, 2008, the agency announced today.
- South Carolina Observes Mental Illness Awareness Week
Friday, October 03, 2008
- This nationwide, yearly observance seeks to raise awareness and combat stigma.
- South Carolina Governor Declares October 19-25, 2008, Friends of the Library Week
Friday, October 03, 2008
- How important are South Carolina’s Libraries? How important are the Friends Groups made up of local volunteers that support them? According to the recent proclamation issued by Governor Sanford of South Carolina, they are very important.
- DHEC’s Jasper County Public Health sets flu clinics for area residents
Thursday, October 02, 2008
- RIDGELAND – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health Services, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold appointment-only influenza vaccination clinics on Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6 in Jasper County.
- Toaster Film Festival Offers A Way to Jump Into Filmmaking
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- Mosquito-borne disease monthly update for September 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Thus far, in 2008, there have been 10 lab confirmations of West Nile virus and five of eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mental Health Employee Receives National Award
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- Beth Freeman, has received the Juanita Cunningham Evans Memorial Award for her work in advancing school-based mental health services in South Carolina.
- Olympia Learning Center students selected for All-Health Team
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Female students at the Olympia STAR Academy of Olympia Learning Center have been selected for the All-Health Team, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Marion Intermediate students selected for All-Health Team
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The 3rd grade students of Marion Intermediate School have been selected for the All-Health Team, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC's 'Get Smart about Antibiotics' campaign launches at EdVenture
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control urges you to know when antibiotics work because sometimes the best medicine is no medicine.
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Friday, September 26, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC flu vaccine clinics begin soon
Thursday, September 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA - With influenza season approaching, South Carolinians are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC's Green Guide debuts
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A new environmental magazine designed to help consumers "go green" is available, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mental Health Honors Outstanding Volunteers
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
- 6,631 volunteers provided 112,893 hours of service and donated $13,129,955 in goods and services to DMH centers and facilities across South Carolina last year.
- Team South Carolina to Serve Returning Veterans
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
- This collaborative effort seeks to improve the lives of South Carolina's veterans and their families.
- State Library Encourages State Government Employees to Get a Library Card
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
- September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the South Carolina State Library wants to make sure that South Carolina’s state government employees have the smartest card of all – a library card.
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Monday, September 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Seven people who were exposed to rabies by a stray dog in Spartanburg County are under the care of a physician after the dog tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Library Celebrates Freedom to Read
Monday, September 22, 2008
- This Sept. 27 – Oct. 4, 2008, Americans will celebrate their freedom to read by reading a banned book during Banned Books Week.
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish areas reopened
Friday, September 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Swimming advisory lifted for Harbor Island
Thursday, September 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The swimming advisory has been lifted for the area 200 feet north and south of Harbor Island’s monitoring station at South Harbor Drive and Pelican Point, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- 2008-2009 Letters About Literature Competition Announced
Thursday, September 18, 2008
- The Letters About Literature program, sponsored by the South Carolina Center for the Book and the Library of Congress, in partnership with Target Stores, is a national reading and writing promotion contest.
- Swimming advisory issued for Harbor Island
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A swimming advisory has been issued for the area 200 feet north and south of Harbor Island’s monitoring station at South Harbor Drive and Pelican Point, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Smithsonian Offers Free Day at the South Carolina State Museum
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
- Guests who present their Smithsonian membership cards will receive free admission to the Museum on Sept. 27.
- Swimming advisory issued for Hunting Island
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A swimming advisory has been issued for Hunting Island State Park, from 44 Cabin Road south to Fripp Inlet, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC fire safety programs begin in Sumter and Lake City
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Fire safety education and smoke alarm installation programs are underway in Sumter and Lake City, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC board to meet via conference call Sept. 18
Monday, September 15, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will hold a conference call on Sept. 18, 2008, the agency announced today.
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
Monday, September 15, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Some shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County have been reopened to maricultured shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
Monday, September 15, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Some shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County have been reopened to maricultured shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Department of Mental Health Co-Sponsors Youth Leadership Recognition Rally
Monday, September 15, 2008
- Groups collaborate to promote health and success for South Carolina’s youth and raise awareness of the issues they face.
- Final B-25 Lecture at State Museum
Friday, September 12, 2008
- State Museum hosts lecture and panel discussion with the divers and riggers who raised the World War II B-25 bomber from Lake Murray.
- It's All About Football at the State Museum
Friday, September 12, 2008
- It’s all about football on this extended hour night at the State Museum. Celebrate the new exhibit Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Football in the Palmetto State, 1889-2000 with a special evening of football programs on Sept. 18.
- State Library Announces New IM Chat Service
Thursday, September 11, 2008
- The State Library has recently introduced their new instant messaging reference service, Ask Leo, which uses the free online chat service Meebo.
- Department of Mental Health Co-Sponsors Youth Leadership Recognition Rally
Thursday, September 11, 2008
- Groups collaborate to promote healthy and successful living for South Carolina’s youth and raise awareness of issues they face.
- Mental Health Art Program to Exhibit at Wachovia Gallery
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
- The Department of Mental Health’s Art of Recovery program will show 26 outstanding pieces.
- DHEC accepting nominations for 'Spare the Air' Awards
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting nominations for its inaugural "Spare the Air" Awards ceremony, the agency announced today.
- DHEC board to meet
Monday, September 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet in its regular monthly session Thursday Sept. 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the board room at DHEC's offices at 2600 Bull Street in Columbia.
- State Museum Announces Catering Partnership
Monday, September 08, 2008
- Dupre Dukes Signature Catering is taking over the operation of the Crescent Cafe at the South Carolina State Museum and becoming the exclusive daytime caterer for the Museum.
- Shellfish areas closed after Tropical Storm Hanna
Monday, September 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Some shellfish harvesting areas in Georgetown and Charleston counties have been closed to shellfish harvesting because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Precautionary advisory issued for Horry County beaches
Thursday, September 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – An ocean water quality advisory is being issued as a precaution for all beaches in Horry County because of potential higher levels of bacteria resulting from heavy rainfall expected from Tropical Storm Hanna, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
- Living Well program helps chronically ill
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A "Living Well" workshop will be offered in the Upstate starting in October, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC now accepting All-Health Team award applications
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's All-Health Team is now accepting applications for its 2008-2009 season, the agency announced today.
- Mosquito borne disease monthly update for August 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Thus far, in 2008, there have been eight lab confirmations of West Nile virus and two of eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC's York County clinics offer afternoon and Saturday schedule for school shots
Friday, August 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA – After-school and Saturday immunization opportunities will be available for children's school shots in York County, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Scholarship Recipients Strive To Succeed
Friday, August 29, 2008
- South Carolina Education Lottery Acknowledged for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
- Coastal photography contest announced
Monday, August 25, 2008
- CHARLESTON – Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to get out their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in the annual photography contest sponsored by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
- DHEC urges awareness of blood cholesterol numbers
Monday, August 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to know their numbers and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Secretary of State's Office and Richland County Sheriff's Office Seize Counterfeit Merchandise Valued at Nearly $200,300
Friday, August 22, 2008
- Columbia man had set up shop in BP Gas Station lot.
- EPA agrees, S.C. meets air quality standard
Thursday, August 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA – In a letter sent to S.C. Governor Mark Sanford, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared the state in compliance with the daily standard for particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less in the air, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Beaufort County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Thursday, August 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Five people who were exposed to rabies by a stray cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- DHEC nurse wins national award
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Cathy Young-Jones has been named the 2008 Outstanding State School Nurse Consultant by the National Association of State School Nurse Consultants, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC accepting Champions of the Environment grant applications
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting applications for the Champions of the Environment 2008-09 grant award program, the agency announced today.
- September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
- September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the South Carolina State Library wants to make sure that South Carolina’s citizens have the smartest card of all – a library card.
- Charleston County shellfish areas reopened
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Maricultured shellfish growing areas 8 and 9A in Charleston County, which were closed last week, have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. DHEC is forecasting an Orange Ozone Action Day for the following counties: Upstate: Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Laurens, Anderson, Greenwood and Abbeville
- Berkeley County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Berkeley County man and woman who were exposed to rabies by a stray cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Lexington County residents advised to not adopt wild animals
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Six family members who were exposed to rabies by a raccoon are under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Announces Partnership with South Carolina Connections Academy
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
- The partnership emphasizes library usage for face to face meetings between students and teachers, use of online statewide services such as DISCUS, South Carolina’s Virtual Library as well as SchoolRooms, the new K-12 online multimedia discovery place for South Carolina students, teachers, parents and librarians.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, August 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. DHEC is forecasting an Orange Ozone Action Day for the following counties: Upstate: Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Laurens, Anderson, Greenwood and Abbeville
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, August 18, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet on August 20, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Art Collection Vessels to Dock in Clemson Sept. 2
Thursday, August 14, 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 Sept. 2 – Oct. 26 at the ARTS Center in Clemson. The public is invited to a reception from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19.
- Shellfish growing areas closed
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Shellfish growing areas 8 and 9A in Charleston County have been closed as a precaution due to excessive rainfall, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Artist Fellowship Application Deadline is Oct. 1
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- The deadline to apply for a 2008-2009 fellowship award from the S.C. Arts Commission is Oct. 1. Artists may apply for an award in visual arts, craft, dance performance and dance choreography. Guidelines and applications are available at www.SouthCarolinaArts.com.
- Charleston resident exposed to rabies by bat
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Charleston man who was exposed to rabies by a bat is under the care of a physician after the bat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet Sept. 11
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia.
- Commissioner Hamilton to Serve on National Petroleum Council
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- US Secretary of Energy has selected Commissioner G. O'Neal Hamilton to serve on the National Petroleum Council to represent the views of states in public policy decision making.
- 357 South Carolina Libraries and Schools Receive Picturing America Award
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- Picturing America is a free educational resource that helps teach American history and culture by bringing some of our nation’s greatest works of art directly to classrooms and libraries.
- Beach Music Blasts Museum's "Birthday Bash"
Monday, August 11, 2008
- Free beach music concert at the South Carolina State Museum's "Birthday Bash."
- Okatie River stakeholders meeting announced
Friday, August 08, 2008
- The Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced that there will be a meeting of Okatie River stakeholders and other interested parties.
- Conditions in Saluda River at Columbia improve, signs removed
Thursday, August 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Test results of waters from the Saluda River in Columbia indicate water quality has returned to normal following the discharge of partially treated wastewater last week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- LLR Web Site Offers Key Information on New State Illegal Immigration Law
Thursday, August 07, 2008
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. DHEC is forecasting an Orange Ozone Action Day for the following counties: Pee Dee - Florence, Darlington, Chesterfield, Lee, Dillon and Marlboro;
Trident - Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester
- New method to provide better picture of HIV infection
Monday, August 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- A new method of estimating recent HIV infections revealed that an estimated 900 people became infected with HIV in South Carolina during 2006, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC to post second report of raw data for hospital infection rates
Monday, August 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Information about hospital associated infections is now reported by hospitals and the second six month report is available to the public, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book Announces Fall Author Line-Up
Friday, August 01, 2008
- This fall’s Speaker @ the Center schedule is full of South Carolina authors that you won’t want to miss! All programs are free and open to the public and authors will be available to sell and sign books.
- West Nile virus monthly update for July 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The state has confirmed West Nile virus in three birds so far for the 2008 season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Environmental group admits errors in beach report
Friday, August 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A national environmental organization acknowledged errors in a report issued earlier this week that was critical of the quality of South Carolina’s beaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Military Museum's Weekly Video Features Staff Firing Historic Weapons
Friday, August 01, 2008
- State Library Talking Book Services Staff Recognized
Thursday, July 31, 2008
- The staff of the South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services will soon be recognized by Hardee’s of Columbia, for its dedication and support to the blind and visually impaired citizens of the state.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Thursday, July 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC, 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.
- Public urged to avoid Saluda River rapids water
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The public should avoid contact with the water of the Saluda River rapids due to partially treated wastewater being discharged into the river, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Recent Fraud and Scams in SC
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs warns consumers about recent fraud and scams in the area.
- School Savings
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs provides tips for parents to save a few bucks on back-to-school shopping.
- South Carolina Center for the Book Announces 2008 Award Recipients
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book announces the recipients of the 2008 South Carolina Center for the Book Awards for Writing, Teaching and Literary Arts Advocacy.
- Partnership presents Little Mountain documentary film at Reunion Festival
Monday, July 28, 2008
- The S.C. Design Arts Partnership will present a documentary film about the history of Little Mountain at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 in the Little Mountain Elementary School Auditorium, located at 692 Mill Street.
- B-25 Lectures Continue at State Museum
Friday, July 25, 2008
- Dr. Bob Seigler discusses the 60-year history of the B-25 Mitchell bomber lost in 1943 and the historical significance involved in raising the aircraft from Lake Murray.
- Military Miniatures on Display at State Museum
Friday, July 25, 2008
- See, buy or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. Also see a living history presentation and a new diorama created by the South Carolina Military Miniature Society.
- 20-Hour Free Day to Help Celebrate Anniversary
Friday, July 25, 2008
- The State Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary with 20 hours of activities for the whole family. Enjoy a beach music concert, amusement attractions, great food, children's activities, and much more!
- Upcoming CMA Board Meeting to be held in Charleston on August 4, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
- Military Museum's Weekly Video Features WWI Dirigible Pilot
Friday, July 25, 2008
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Thursday, July 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. DHEC is forecasting an Orange Ozone Action Day for the following counties: Catawba: York, Chester, Lancaster
- Talking Book Services Student Art Gallery Video
Thursday, July 24, 2008
- Learn more about the State Library's Talking Book Services student art gallery.
- Lottery-Funded Scholarships Benefit South Carolina’s Families
Thursday, July 24, 2008
- Look around South Carolina, who do you know that has benefited from some form of lottery-funded scholarship? The answer may be standing right next to you.
- State Library’s Talking Book Services Library to Host Summer Reading Program Event
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
- Children who have vision or physical disabilities will celebrate the end of the state’s “Catch the Reading Bug” summer reading program with a party at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, in Columbia.
- Anderson County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – An Anderson woman who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Enhancements to SC.gov Makes South Carolina Web Site Easier to Use for More People
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
- Horry County residents advised to not feed wild animals
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – An Horry County woman from Kingston Plantation who was bitten by a raccoon is under the care of a physician after the raccoon tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, July 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Natve American Communities to partner with CMA for Needs Assessments
Monday, July 21, 2008
- State Museum "Kicks Off" Exhibit on S.C. Football
Monday, July 21, 2008
- Learn more about the fascinating world of football in South Carolina, from its early beginnings to the huge spectator sport it has become.
- Governor, DNR urge voluntary water conservation
Monday, July 21, 2008
- As extreme drought conditions intensify across the Upstate, Gov. Mark Sanford is encouraging citizens in the Upstate to conserve water.
- Consumer Affairs End-of-the-Year Fiscal Report
Friday, July 18, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs recovers nearly $135 million for consumers and businesses during fiscal year 2007-2008.
- Rick Harris Named Chairman of CMA
Friday, July 18, 2008
- Military Museum's Weekly Video Features WWI Military Bands
Friday, July 18, 2008
- OSMBA to Hold Small Business Contracting Seminar
Friday, July 18, 2008
- August 5, 2008 at Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus.
- Public Service Commission Has Approved Extended Area Service for Upstate Communities
Thursday, July 17, 2008
- Telephone customers in Inman, Campobello, and Landrum will no longer pay long distance rates to call each other.
- Board of Trustees Holds Meeting at State Museum
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
- The South Carolina State Museum Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at the Museum on July 23.
- South Carolina State Library Offers New Electronic Book Collections for State Employees
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
- Over 1,500 electronic books and articles from Safari Tech Online and Safari Business Books online are now available.
- Public Service Commission Elects New Officers
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
- Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming of Spartanburg (4th District) will serve as Chairman and John E. "Butch" Howard of Charleston (1st District) will serve as Vice Chairman.
- Secretary of State and Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office Confiscate Nearly $100,500 in Counterfeit Merchandise from the Orangeburg Flea Market
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
- Five men arrested on counterfeit charges
- Julie Hershey appointed to the EOC
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
- Hershey, Regional Director of Heritage Community Services
- Honda of South Carolina Contributes $25,000 In Support Of New Timmonsville Library
Thursday, July 10, 2008
- A new 6,500 square foot branch library in Timmonsville will include 18 public Internet computers, wireless Internet access...
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Thursday, July 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA – People who want to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until August 8 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- SCEL Executive Director Elected Chair of Powerball Group
Thursday, July 10, 2008
- South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) Executive Director Ernie Passailaigue has been elected Chairman of the Powerball Group and Vice President of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Passailaigue was elected to the position by the 31 member lotteries that offer the Powerball game.
- SC Arts Commission Recognizes Outstanding Artists
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
- Demonstrating its efforts to support South Carolina artists, the S.C. Arts Commission announces six Individual Artist Fellowship Award recipients and 12 S.C. Fiction Project winners.
- Public meeting set for air application for proposed Santee Cooper power plant
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A public meeting on an air quality application submitted by Santee Cooper for a proposed new coal-fired power plant in Florence County will be held July 22 at Hannah-Pamplico High School, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Consumer Complaint Leads to Counterfeit Merchandise Seizure at Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
- Unscrupulous vendors and merchants see opportunity to take advantage of Myrtle Beach tourists
- DHEC arthritis program receives additional federal funding
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA— South Carolina is one of 12 states to get additional funding from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for arthritis-related programs to reduce the diseases’ impact in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC staff member receives national award
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – M.L. Tanner, an environmental health manager for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, has received the National Environmental Health Association’s Sabbatical Exchange award, the agency announced today.
- PSC Commissioner Wright New SEARUC President
Monday, July 07, 2008
- Public Service Commissioner David A. Wright has been elected president of the Southeastern Association of Regulated Utility Commissioners (SEARUC).
- State Library Offers Digital Collection of Certified Public Manager Projects
Monday, July 07, 2008
- Staff at the South Carolina State Library have recently completed a digitization project scanning in close to 300 Certified Public Manager projects, which are now available online.
- Military Museum Sets New Attendance Record
Monday, July 07, 2008
- Keep Food Safe During Power Outages
Thursday, July 03, 2008
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations for the public to help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages.
- Eat Smart - Certified SC Grown
Thursday, July 03, 2008
- What’s your favorite color? Red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, white? Pick a little color for your plate.
- West Nile virus monthly update for June 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The state has confirmed no additional West Nile virus during June, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC Vital Records Office to use new security paper
Thursday, July 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – South Carolina Vital Records will begin using new security paper beginning July 14 for long-form birth certificates and Sept. 1 for other certifications, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday.
- THE LOTTERY’S SUCCESSFUL FISCAL YEAR IS A WIN FOR EDUCATION!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
- Fiscal year 2007-08 was another successful year for the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL), as both total lottery sales and net profits exceeded original estimates.
- Military Museum to be Featured on PBS’s History Detectives July 7
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
- Neil Willis and Charmeka Bosket
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
- Newest Members of the EOC
- Hurricane planning for those with special medical needs
Monday, June 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA - When preparing to deal with the effects of a major storm such as a hurricane, South Carolinians with special medical needs should be especially careful in their planning, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Museum Road Show Returns for Summer Edition
Monday, June 30, 2008
- Experts will appraise art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry and much more.
- Military Museum's Video of the Week Features the African-American 371st Regiment
Friday, June 27, 2008
- Budget and Control Board Sending Financial Relief to State and Local Agencies
Thursday, June 26, 2008
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- National Initiative to Help Improve Conditions for SC Artists
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
- Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC), a national initiative to improve conditions for artists, has awarded the South Carolina Arts Commission a $100,000 project grant. The Arts Commission will use the funds to implement practical strategies that address key concerns of S.C. artists.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- HIV testing offered free June 27
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – In observance of National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 7 will offer free HIV, Chlamydia and syphilis testing at the IGA supermarket in St. Stephen in Berkeley County from 2 p. m. to 9 p.m.
- SC Peaches in the Park Night at “The Joe”
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- Nothing’s more American than baseball, hotdogs, and Mom’s “peach” pie – made with Certified SC Grown peaches.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Selected as 2008 Rising State Leader
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- York County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA - A child from Clover who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, June 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 22-28
Monday, June 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The drought may have briefly quieted the buzz from some of South Carolina’s most unwelcome guests but recent rains can provide nurseries for tiny, yet persistent, mosquitoes.
- Upstate residents warned about dangers of contact with wild animals
Friday, June 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The public is alerted to refrain from contact with wild animals after a fox exposed several individuals before it died from rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control advised Friday.
- SC Bald Eagle population continues to increase
Friday, June 20, 2008
- DNR has been monitoring Bald Eagle populations in the state for 32 years and has documented some 228 nesting sites occupied within our borders. This is an astonishing increase over the 13 sites documented in 1977.
- Drought Response Committee to meet June 30 in Columbia
Friday, June 20, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will convene the South Carolina Drought Response Committee on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Ramage Conference Center, 1001 Bluff Road, State Farmers Market in Columbia.
- Nominations accepted for Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness awards
Friday, June 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness is accepting nominations for its 13th annual awards to honor outstanding leaders in the field of physical activity.
- Sections of Catawba, Lynches Rivers designated "Scenic"
Friday, June 20, 2008
- The South Carolina General Assembly has designated a 30-mile segment of the Catawba River and a 57-mile segment of the Lynches River as State Scenic Rivers. The legislation was signed on June 11, 2008, by Governor Mark Sanford.
- Central Savannah River Area residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Three Arrested in Counterfeit Merchandise Stings at Various Myrtle Beach Locations
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- Approximately 600 counterfeit handbags confiscated at one Broadway at the Beach store.
- Commissioner Weathers greets Boys and Girls State delegates
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture greeted delegates from Boys State and Girls State during a ceremony held on the State Capitol’s north steps, June 13, 2008.
- Watermelon field day to be held at Edisto REC
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- A Watermelon Field Day will be held at the Edisto Research and Education Center located at 64 Research Road in Blackville, on July 10, 2008.
- Summertime means more farm machinery on SC highways
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- Hugh E. Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, urges drivers to use caution when driving near tractors and other large farm equipment on the highways around the state.
- Public's help requested: Fox might have exposed couple to rabies
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Health officials are seeking to locate an upstate man and woman to assist in evaluating them and their pets for possible exposure to rabies after a fox they had contact with tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday.
- Military Museum's Video of the Week Features a Behind the Scenes Tour
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- Anderson County residents exposed to rabies by bats
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- COLUMBIA – An Anderson family is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being exposed to a bat that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday.
- Office on Aging State Plan Hearings - June 20, July 8 and July 9
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- You may comment in person at the three public hearings, or you may comment on-line at http://web.aging.sc.gov/forums under State Plan.
- State Library Sponsors Start of Summer Food Drive
Thursday, June 19, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library, in partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank, is holding a Start of Summer food drive June 19 through July 2.
- Three Arrested in Counterfeit Merchandise Stings at Various Myrtle Beach Locations
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
- Approximately 600 handbags were seized at one Broadway at the Beach store.
- USC School of Library and Information Science Assistant Professor Receives Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
- On June 17, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded 31 institutions grants totaling $20.3 million as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
- “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
- COLUMBIA – South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Exhibit Celebrates Museum's First 20 Years
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
- Exhibit opens celebrating the 20th anniversary of the South Carolina State Museum with artifacts from every county in the state.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet June 20 in Charleston, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Presents Program on Lake Murray B-25 June 21
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Aviation and environmental lawyer, John Hodge and Camden media specialist Bill Vartolla present a program on the recovery of a World War II B-25 from Lake Murray.
- Young Adults in Columbia Invited to Join New Audience Road Show
Friday, June 13, 2008
- The S.C. Arts Commission is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 New Audience Road Show. The program provides a behind-the-scenes look at what is involved in creating and presenting art for the stage, screen and wall. Applications for the program, which is open to Columbia-area residents ages 23-39, are available online at www.SouthCarolinaArts.com until July 31.
- DHEC fire safety programs begin in Sumter and Lake City
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Anderson County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Beaufort County Rabies Clinics a great success
Friday, June 13, 2008
- National HIV Testing Day events set for June 27
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Greenville County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features a Hunter’s Field Companion
Friday, June 13, 2008
- Mortgage Fraud Hotline Now Available to Consumers
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs and the South Carolina Attorney General have partnered together to provide another resource to stop mortgage fraud in the state.
- SC Arts Commission Awards 278 Grants in 40 Counties for Fiscal Year 2009
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $1,982,396 to South Carolina communities, arts organizations and schools for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Funding in the programs of Arts in Education, Cultural Tourism, Folklife and Traditional Arts, General Operating Support and Subgranting will support 278 grantees in 40 counties.
- 2008 SC Primary Results
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
- 2008 SC Primary Results
- New Exhibit at State Museum Examines Life of Woodrow Wilson
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
- President Woodrow Wilson's political and private life examined in new exhibit at State Museum.
- Get your red! Buy Certified SC Grown tomatoes!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
- Have you had your “red” today? For years, nutritionists have encouraged us to put a rainbow of fruits and vegetables on our plates every day to stay healthy.
- South Carolina Center for the Book to offer Summer Video Series
Monday, June 09, 2008
- The South Carolina Center for the Book at the South Carolina State Library presents a summer lunchtime video series looking at six US presidents who redefined the presidency and shaped their time - Presidents, Politics and Power: American Presidents Who Shaped The 20th Century.
- State Library Announces Virtual Summer Reading Room in SchoolRooms
Friday, June 06, 2008
- The SchoolRooms team of experts has created a room specifically for summer reading activities.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features a “Blood-Stained” Mexican War Era Scarf
Friday, June 06, 2008
- Unified command concludes Lyman emergency operations
Friday, June 06, 2008
- COLUMBIA - Officials of the unified command, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, at the Lyman electroplating waste dumping investigation concluded emergency operations at the site Friday.
- More charges filed in electroplating waste investigation
Thursday, June 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Additional charges have been filed against two people arrested in connection with an electroplating waste spill investigation in Spartanburg County, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Partnership Unites SC Shrimp Industry and State Agencies to Raise
Thursday, June 05, 2008
- Program Asks South Carolinians to “Go Wild” and Demand Local, Wild Shrimp
- S.C. schools honored in national recycling competition
Thursday, June 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Twelve South Carolina colleges and universities recycled more than 1.3 million pounds of material as part of RecycleMania, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- West Nile virus monthly update for May 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The state has confirmed West Nile virus in two birds so far for the 2008 season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Swain E. Whitfield to Serve on the Public Service Commission of South Carolina
Monday, June 02, 2008
- New Commissioner Elected to PSC
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features an Unusual Civil War Weapon
Friday, May 30, 2008
- State Museum Partners with Seniors for Mutual Benefit
Friday, May 30, 2008
- South Carolina State Museum and Experience Works, Inc. form partnership.
- Brian Ray Named South Carolina First Novel Competition Winner
Friday, May 30, 2008
- The S.C. Arts Commission and its literary partners have named Brian Ray of Columbia the winner of the inaugural South Carolina First Novel Prize. Ray is receiving the opportunity to have his novel, “Girl With Her Throat Cut,” published by the Hub City Writers Project, an award-winning independent press in Spartanburg.
- SC Arts Commission Board to Meet in Charleston June 5-6
Friday, May 30, 2008
- The board of the South Carolina Arts Commission has scheduled a board meeting in Charleston Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 6.
- Gov. Sanford signs new Santee Cooper striped bass regulations
Friday, May 30, 2008
- Governor Mark Sanford signed new striped bass regulations into effect on May 21, 2008 for the Santee Cooper system. The new regulations will act as a first step to combat the population decline of the striped bass fishery in the Santee Cooper System by reducing the amount of fish an angler can harvest, as well as increasing the minimum size limits.
- Alligator hunting season applications now available online
Friday, May 30, 2008
- The General Assembly recently passed legislation to allow for an alligator hunting season beginning this fall. Anyone taking an alligator, regardless of the season or program, must have a South Carolina Hunting License, DNR Alligator Harvest Permit and an Alligator Harvest Tag with them while afield.
- State Library Offers New Service to State Government
Friday, May 30, 2008
- As a service to State Government Employees, the State Library now offers a new Online Programming Tool (OPT) through the use of its OPAL room for staff development and training.
- State Library Announces Reorganization
Thursday, May 29, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library has recently completed its internal reorganization of divisions and is pleased to announce a new organizational structure.
- Arrests made in Spartanburg County contamination case
Thursday, May 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Two people have been arrested on charges in connection with a spill of electroplating waste along nearly 13 miles of Spartanburg County roads, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Memorial Day Weekend Counterfeit Activity Nets Seven Arrests by Secretary of State and Local Law Enforcement
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
- Nearly $224,900 in counterfeit goods seized at Atlantic Beach Bikefest and Lancaster County Flea Market
- DHEC urges citizens to 'Drive Nowhere' May 30
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
- COLUMBIA – As part of the effort to improve air quality statewide, South Carolinians are urged to consider using mass transit instead of single-occupant vehicles on May 30 as part of "Drive Nowhere Day," the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Residents advised to refrain from adopting wild animals
Friday, May 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – For the second time in a month, citizens are advised to beware of wild animals and refrain from "adopting" them because of the risk from rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Community meeting to be held regarding groundwater contamination
Friday, May 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Community residents and the media are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss groundwater contamination found near the former Kalama Specialty Chemical site, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- "Life's Better Outdoors" with renewed hunting, fishing license
Friday, May 23, 2008
- It’s time for South Carolina hunters and anglers to purchase their 2008-2009 hunting and fishing licenses. Last season’s licenses expires June 30, 2008.
- "Life's Better Outdoors" with renewed hunting, fishing license
Friday, May 23, 2008
- It’s time for South Carolina hunters and anglers to purchase their 2008-2009 hunting and fishing licenses. Last season’s licenses expires June 30, 2008.
- DNR courtesy boating inspections set during Memorial Day weekend
Friday, May 23, 2008
- In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings.
- State Library Urges Families to Enroll Children in Summer Reading Programs
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library Board of Trustees and State Librarian, David Goble, are encouraging all children and teens in South Carolina to participate in the statewide free summer reading programs, Catch the Reading Bug and Metamorphosis @ Your Library.
- State Museum Provides Family Fun with "Hooray for Hollywood" June 7
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
- Experience movie magic at the South Carolina State Museum on June 7 with a Hurray for Hollywood Breakfast and other fun-filled family activities.
- Students Must Prepare for the Next Step by Learning More about Financial Aid
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
- The end of academic year 2007-08 is fast approaching for high school students across South Carolina. Many of these young adults are preparing for the next step in their life by planning to attend higher education institutions in South Carolina with the help of some form of financial assistance. To find out which types of financial aid they are eligible to receive, students must do their research and fill out all necessary paperwork.
- DHEC receives grant for public health accreditation effort
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – South Carolina has received a $450,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to prepare for voluntary national accreditation of health departments and work on quality improvement initiatives, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Board Meeting at Commission for Minority Affairs to be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:00 am
Thursday, May 15, 2008
- NCCI Case Settled
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
- Consumer Advocate Elliott Elam announced that the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has reached an agreement with NCCI regarding proposed rate increases.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Encourages Wise Charitable Giving In the Wake of Recent Natural Disasters
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
- Donors can give with confidence when contributing to a charitable cause by first researching the charity.
- SCEL ACHIEVES INDUSTRY MILESTONE
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) has become the first Lottery verified on the Technical Standard established by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) for Extensible Markup Language (XML) Retail Accounting Reports. Verification was obtained on May 6 and will be valid until May 6, 2010.
- Lab testing shows power plant has no negative effect on local surface water or groundwater
Monday, May 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Test results of water samples outside the H. B. Robinson nuclear plant in Darlington County showed the plant has had no adverse effects to the quality of the groundwater or surface water in the area, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed
Monday, May 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet and North Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been closed to harvesting because of excessive rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Beaufort County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Sixteen people who were exposed to rabies by a raccoon are under the care of a physician after the raccoon tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Dr. Nancy Zimmerman named AASL 2008 Distinguished Service Award recipient
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce Dr. Nancy P. Zimmerman as the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Service Award. Zimmerman, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs of The Graduate School and an associate professor in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina, will receive the award at the AASL Awards Luncheon during the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim.
- World Hepatitis Day May 19
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Free testing for hepatitis C virus will be offered as part of World Hepatitis Day at many of S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's public health departments, the agency announced today.
- Columbia, Greenville, Blythewood and Barnwell schools named year-end Champions of the Environment
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Five schools and twelve student winners were awarded prizes on May 1 at the Champions of the Environment year-end celebration, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC releases report on health of South Carolina’s public and environment
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has released its annual report on the health of the public and the environment in South Carolina, the agency announced today.
- State Museum Receives Rare Mexican War Medal
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- The South Carolina State Museum has received a rare Mexican War medal on long-term loan.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Confederate Memorial Day History
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- Six SC Organizations Receive National Arts Grants
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded grants totaling $946,700 to six South Carolina organizations during its second round of fiscal 2008 funding. The grants are a part of $77.4 million in grants that the NEA is distributing to arts organizations throughout the country this quarter to support excellence in the arts, bring the arts to all Americans and provide leadership in arts in education.
- Military Museum Open on State Holiday
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- ORS Promotes Drinking Water Week
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- The S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff promotes Drinking Water Week during May 4 - 11, 2008.
- DHEC names 2008 All-Health Team student winners
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School was selected as the first place gold award among eight preventive health projects, and received $5,000 as part of the All-Health Team’s annual awards ceremony, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Displays Artifacts from Wrecked WWII Plane
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
- After more than half a century, a wrecked B-25C plane was recovered from the depths of Lake Murray. The State Museum opens an exhibit on May 16 chronicling the salvage efforts surrounding this historic aircraft.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, May 05, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet on May 8 in Charleston, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Arthritis Awareness Month observed
Monday, May 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Although arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., there are positive steps South Carolinians can take to either prevent or reduce its effects, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- New DHEC Region 7 partnership addresses childhood obesity
Monday, May 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control’s Region 7 has begun a Color Me Healthy program with BCD Headstart to address obesity among children in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Rare Civil War Documents
Friday, May 02, 2008
- Military Museum Offers 10% State Employee Discount
Friday, May 02, 2008
- Appropriations from the Education Lottery Account Enable South Carolina State University to Proceed with Maintenance Projects
Friday, May 02, 2008
- Did you know the General Assembly has appropriated funds from the Education Lottery Account to South Carolina State University every year since the start of the Lottery?
- Anderson to get Brownfields program grant study
Thursday, May 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $200,000 grant to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control for the assessment of petroleum contamination at properties in the City of Anderson, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Secretary of State, Greenville County Sheriff's Office and Others Confiscate More Than $202,000 in Counterfeit Merchandise From Greenville Flea Market
Thursday, May 01, 2008
- Thousands of music and video recordings seized from booth and storage unit.
- Military Museum Experienced Record April Attendance
Thursday, May 01, 2008
- Midlands residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Store Offers Discount Day for State Employees
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
- State employees will receive a 10 percent discount on May 7 at the South Carolina State Museum's store, the Cotton Mill Exchange.
- Author Bert Goolsby to be May Speaker @ the Center
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- On Thursday, May 22, 2008, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the South Carolina Center for the Book located at the South Carolina State Library will host Bert Goolsby, author of Harpers’ Joy.
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- SUMTER – Preparations are underway to begin spraying to reduce the mosquito population in Sumter, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Conference to Highlight Healthcare Collaboration
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina behavioral health professionals and nationally known experts meet to discuss treatment of individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Governor Declares May as Mental Health Month
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina commemorates mental health month.
- 2008 All-Health Team awards ceremony
Monday, April 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The All-Health Team will hold its 2008 awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at The Cecil Tillis Center in Columbia, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Midwife council to meet
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on May 14, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental said today.
- State’s wetlands to be celebrated in May
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – May has been proclaimed "South Carolina Wetlands Month" by Gov. Mark Sanford, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Champions of the Environment gathering set
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Three overall champions will be announced during the 2008 Champions of the Environment year-end celebration May 1 at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Marlboro County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Marlboro County child and woman who were bitten by a fox are under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Laptop Used in Iraq
Friday, April 25, 2008
- Civil War Photography Lecture and Demonstration
Friday, April 25, 2008
- DHEC encourages citizens to learn how to save lives during Stroke Awareness Month
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to learn how to reduce the risk of stroke.
- State Museum to Honor Veterans and Military Personnel May 3
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- In conjunction with the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, join the State Museum in honoring military veterans and current active-duty personnel in a day of patriotic programs and tributes.
- Conditionally approved shellfish areas reopened in Georgetown County
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in N. Santee Bay and Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Governor McNair to be Honored at May 7 Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- The S.C. Arts Foundation will pay tribute to the late Governor Robert E. McNair for his role in creating the S.C. Arts Commission on May 7 at the Columbia Museum of Art. The event takes place at 7 p.m. and includes food, entertainment and a silent auction of original works of art by 40 South Carolina artists.
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 4-10
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – During Drinking Water Week, May 4 through 10, South Carolinians are encouraged to learn more about their drinking water, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Consumer Affairs Warns About Medicare and Health-Related Scams
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
- The Department of Consumer Affairs has received a number of calls concerning Medicare and health-related scams targeting seniors.
- Public meeting on Cliffs Mountain Park development set
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A public meeting will be held at North Greenville University April 28 to discuss the proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for the Cliffs Mountain Park development, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Blythewood High School students selected for All-Health Team
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A group of Blythewood High School students has been selected for the All-Health Team, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lexington County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Lexington County man who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State of the Beaches Report issued
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – While South Carolina’s beaches have been spared from major storms, erosion persisted in several areas of the state’s coastline during the past year, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- First case of West Nile virus confirmed for 2008 mosquito season
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The first case of West Nile virus of the 2008 season has been confirmed by the state’s Bureau of Laboratories, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Library Now Offering Instructional Videos and Information via TeacherTube
Monday, April 21, 2008
- TeacherTube officially launched on March 6, 2007 with the goal to provide an online community for sharing instructional videos.
- Consumer Affairs Supports Mortgage Lending Bill
Friday, April 18, 2008
- The Department of Consumer Affairs supports a bill propsed to the Senate by Senator David Thomas that will regulate the mortgage industry more closely.
- Identity Theft Bill
Friday, April 18, 2008
- The Department of Consumer Affairs will help enforce one of the most comprehensive identity theft protection bills in the nation.
- WINNERS OF THE 2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PHOTO CONTEST
Friday, April 18, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual National Library Week Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries photo contest.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Hair Jewelry
Friday, April 18, 2008
- State Museum Celebrates 20 with Juried Art Show
Friday, April 18, 2008
- This exhibition celebrates both the 20th Anniversary of the State Museum's opening and the diversity of South Carolina art. The first juried exhibition hosted by the State Museum, the show features the work of a large number of artists from across the state.
- LIBRARIES PLAY A KEY ROLE IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
- Public libraries are engines of economic growth, studies show.
- DHEC's State Vital Records Office onsite services suspended this summer
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The State Vital Records office in Columbia will be upgraded over the summer and will not be able to provide walk-in customer service, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Museum Art Festival a Feast for the Senses
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
- This show and sale of work by some of South Carolina's best studio artists is offered in conjunction with Artista Vista. See contemporary art from more than 25 artists, view demonstrations and purchase paintings, pottery, mosaic compositions and much more.
- Public swimming pool workshop set for Bluffton
Monday, April 14, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A workshop for public swimming pool owners and operators will be held April 23 in Bluffton, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Snakes Invade State Museum
Monday, April 14, 2008
- Separate the facts from the fiction surrounding snakes in this fascinating talk at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Why I Love my Library Campaign
Monday, April 14, 2008
- Do you love your library? Just like you, thousands of people all over South Carolina use their public libraries to access the information they need to improve their lives, whether it’s to grow personally or professionally or to help their children learn and stretch their imaginations.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features WWI Artifacts
Friday, April 11, 2008
- SCDNR Marine Resources Center open house set for May 3
Friday, April 11, 2008
- "Life's Better Outdoors!" The public can learn first-hand and free of charge about South Carolina’s matchless natural resources on Saturday, May 3, at an Open House at the Marine Resources Center on James Island’s Fort Johnson.
- Drought Committee to meet April 16 in Columbia
Friday, April 11, 2008
- SCDNR will convene the SC Drought Response Committee on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the SC Forestry Commission's Harbison Environmental Education Center, located at Harbison State Forest at 5600 Broad River Road in Columbia.
- Simpsonville’s Oakview Elementary School named Champion of the Environment
Friday, April 11, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Champions of the Environment has awarded a $500 grant to Oakview Elementary for its solar irrigation project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- "GAP Release 2008"
Friday, April 11, 2008
- 141 SC elementary and middle schools to be honored for reducing the achievement gap
- Digital Certified Public Manager Reports Available Online
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- Reports from the Certified Public Manager (CPM) program offered through Budget and Control Board's Office of Human Resources are being scanned and made available online by State Library staff.
- Newberry County residents alerted about rabies
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Five Newberry County residents are under a doctor's care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after coming into contact with a calf that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Student Advances to National Poetry Finals in DC
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- For the third year, South Carolina is sending one of its top students to Washington, D.C., for the chance to win a $20,000 scholarship prize based on her superior ability—not to shoot hoops or hit home runs—but to recite poetry.
- Lottery Proceeds Benefit Education
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- Have you ever wondered how the South Carolina Education Lottery's (SCEL) funds are appropriated by the General Assembly?
- NEH, ALA announce We the People Bookshelf awards for 3,000 libraries
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- The American Library Association (ALA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have selected 3,000 school and public libraries throughout the country to receive a collection of 17 classic books from the We the People Bookshelf project. The theme of this year’s Bookshelf is “Created Equal.”
- Nine Students Win State Writing Awards from the South Carolina Center for the Book
Thursday, April 10, 2008
- The South Carolina Center for the Book is pleased to recognize nine students from across the state as winners of the 2008 South Carolina Letters About Literature writing contest.
- Media Advisory - Florence Opening
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs announces the grand opening of a Florence satellite location.
- National Library Week Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
- Communities across the country will celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries, librarians and library workers by offering special programs and services during National Library Week, April 13-19.
- Gettys Middle School students selected for All-Health Team
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A group of students at Easley’s Gettys Middle School has been selected as All-Health Team winners for its “Reading and Riding” project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC board to meet April 10
Monday, April 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will hold its monthly meeting April 10, 2008, the agency announced today.
- Military Museum Video of the Week Features Revolver
Friday, April 04, 2008
- Free STD testing events planned for Greenville and Spartanburg
Thursday, April 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Free sexually transmitted disease testing will be held in April to raise awareness during National STD Awareness Month, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Possible foodborne illness associated with Tega Cay barbecue fundraiser
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA – People who purchased barbeque at the Tega Cay Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser on March 30, should immediately throw the food away because of potential contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Smithsonian Exhibition Explores the Diverse Food Traditions of America
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
- Museums in Elloree, Belton, Lake City, Johnston, and Edisto Island, in cooperation with the Humanities Council SC, will host the local showing of Key Ingredients: America by Food, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition which delves into the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations of the American table.
- BEACH grant comments sought
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA – South Carolinians are encouraged to comment on beach monitoring and public notification under the federal Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC holding open house at new Horry County Public Health Department in Conway
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will hold an open house at its new Horry County Public Health Department in Conway on April 7 at 2 p.m., the agency announced today.
- State Museum to Celebrate Anniversary all Year
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
- Join the South Carolina State Museum as it celebrates twenty years of service to South Carolina.
- Celebrate National Poetry Month at the SC Center for the Book
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
- On Thursday April 24, 2008 from noon to 1:00 p.m., the South Carolina Center for the Book located at the South Carolina State Library will host Susan Meyers, Ray McManus and Ed Madden, winners of the South Carolina Poetry Book Prize.
- Students to Participate in Annual Read-In
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
- Approximately 1100 students from South Carolina K-12 schools will march from the State Library to the State House grounds on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 am to celebrate the importance of reading and libraries.
- S.C. Department of Commerce Salutes Fair Housing Month
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Monday, March 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrell's Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting Monday because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lexington’s Lake Murray Elementary School named Champion of the Environment
Monday, March 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington has been named a Champion of the Environment for student efforts to educate nearby residents about the benefits of wetlands, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Library Promotes Literary Arts Via YouTube
Monday, March 31, 2008
- The South Carolina Center for the Book, located at the South Carolina State Library recently hosted a book discussion as part of its Speaker @ the Center series which highlights South Carolina authors and literary-related lectures.
- Ground level Ozone Awareness Week underway
Monday, March 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford has declared March 30-April 5 as Ground-level Ozone Awareness Week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Vietnam War Artifact
Friday, March 28, 2008
- State Library Receives Cheers for Innovation
Friday, March 28, 2008
- Cheers to the State Library of South Carolina for its engaging, personalized web portal created with Joomla. Other state libraries should look to this as a model: blogging state librarians, open online forums for discussion, and shared videos of South Carolina librarians.
- Richard Porcher, Jr. Wins Environmental Awareness Award
Friday, March 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Richard Porcher, Jr., PhD has been named the winner of the 2007 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award at a ceremony in his honor at the Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- John Jakes to Speak at 2008 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Luncheon
Thursday, March 27, 2008
- Novelist John Jakes has accepted the S.C. Arts Foundation’s invitation to speak at the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner/Governor's Awards for the Arts luncheon at noon April 16 at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia. The Carolina First-sponsored luncheon follows a special Statehouse ceremony, where Jakes and six other recipients will receive Verner Awards, and two individuals will receive the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award.
- Myrtle Beach grocery store temporarily closes for asbestos investigation
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Food Lion grocery store located at 3890 S. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach has voluntarily closed while an investigation is underway into the finding of asbestos in dust in the building during a renovation, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Great Stories CLUB Grants Announced
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
- The American Library Association’s Public Programs Office, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and Oprah’s Angel Network have selected 173 libraries to receive Great Stories CLUB grants, which will support book discussion programs targeting troubled teens.
- SC Librarian Selected to Serve on National Museum and Library Services Board
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
- The U.S. Senate confirmed four presidential nominees to serve as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board March 13, 2008. The board advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency that is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet March 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies located at 1270 Atlantic Avenue in Conway, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Aiken County residents urged to vaccinate pets against rabies, avoid wild animals
Monday, March 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Aiken County residents should vaccinate their pets and avoid wild animals to protect themselves and their pets from rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- First South Carolina Tobacco Summit to be held in Columbia
Monday, March 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The inaugural South Carolina Tobacco Summit will be held on April 4 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Saluda Shoals River Center to raise awareness about the tobacco use prevention and cessation, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Tartan Fest Celebrates Scottish Heritage at State Museum
Friday, March 21, 2008
- Enjoy Scottish music, country dancing, weaponry and birds of prey, a Celtic fashion show, a demonstration of Scottish heavy athletics and more on April 5 at the State Museum.
- Georgetown and Beaufort County conditionally approved shellfish areas reopened
Friday, March 21, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Some Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Georgetown and Beaufort counties have been reopened to shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Military Museum’s Video of the Week Features Artifact Conservation
Friday, March 21, 2008
- Environmental Awareness Award Ceremony
Thursday, March 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Media and the public are invited to attend the Environmental Awareness Award ceremony, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Storm debris burning allowed under controlled conditions
Thursday, March 20, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Tree branches, leaves and other vegetation left behind in the wake of last weekend’s storms in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties may be burned under the supervision of county or municipal authorities using specific guidelines, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC urges citizens to support West Nile virus surveillance and mosquito suppression
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Warm weather is approaching, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants your help to reduce the risk from the serious diseases mosquitoes can carry.
- State Library Announces 2007 Notable State Government Documents Awards
Monday, March 17, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2007. The selection is announced annually on or near Freedom of Information Day, March 16, the birthday of President James Madison, an early proponent of citizen access to government information.
- State Library Receives Commendation from American Association of School Librarians
Friday, March 14, 2008
- The Annual Statewide Read-In coordinated by the South Carolina State Library has been formally commended by the Affiliate Assembly of the American Association of School Librarians at the Annual Conference of the American library Association.
- Budget and Control Board Cuts IT Rates for Second Time in Six Months
Friday, March 14, 2008
- Military Museum Video of the Week Features Civil War Bibles
Friday, March 14, 2008
- Rabies vaccination clinics set
Thursday, March 13, 2008
- COLUMBIA - During April, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and many veterinarians across the state will join forces to help residents protect themselves and their pets from rabies.
- State Museum Offers Family Camp-In April 11
Thursday, March 13, 2008
- Spend a fun-filled evening with the sharks, astronauts, dinosaurs and legends of the Silver Screen!
- York County Student Advances to Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Thursday, March 13, 2008
- The South Carolina Arts Commission is proud to announce that York Comprehensive High School student A'derrica Roseboro will represent South Carolina at the 2008 Poetry Out Loud National Finals April 29 in Washington, D.C.
- Charleston’s Charles Pinckney Elementary School named Champion of the Environment
Thursday, March 13, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A project to reduce lunchroom waste has earned Charles Pinckney Elementary School recognition from Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lower ground-level ozone standard to affect South Carolina
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – With tighter standards for ground-level ozone announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state air quality experts forecast these new ozone standards will give way to long-term benefits as the state’s air quality improves even more, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Weather observers wanted in South Carolina
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- The State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are looking for more than 1,000 volunteers scattered across the state to measure and report the rain, snow, sleet or hail that falls on their homes, farms, or businesses. SC will join 28 other states currently using a network of community volunteers to measure precipitation.
- Archaeological excavations open at Great Pee Dee
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- The 12th Annual Johannes Kolb Archaeology and Education Project will be March 10-21 at Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve, a 2,725-acre preserve in Darlington County owned and managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
- Conservation program in Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties targets quail, songbirds
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- A new project known as State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement targets bobwhite quail and songbirds by providing critical nesting and brood-rearing habitat, as well as a beneficial food source. Deer, turkey, and small mammals will also benefit from this conservation effort.
- Military Museum Now has New Home on YouTube
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
- Small and Minority Business Forum and Trade Fair To Be Held March 19 and 20.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
- Small business owners are invited to network with state, local, and federal agencies and major corporations.
- Keep illness at bay over Easter holiday
Monday, March 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Too much Easter candy might not be the only cause of your child’s “tummy ache,” the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Library to Announce 2007 Notable State Government Documents Awards
Monday, March 10, 2008
- The South Carolina State Library will hold an awards program at 10:00 am on March 17th, 2008 to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina state government documents of 2007.
- Estill Elementary students selected for All-Health Team
Friday, March 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Estill Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Water Works project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Moncks Corner and Columbia Artists Named 2008 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award Winners
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
- The South Carolina Arts Commission and the University of South Carolina's McKissick Museum have announced the recipients of the 2008 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award. This year's award winners are Will Moreau Goins from Columbia for Native American traditions and Richard “Chip” Chipman from Moncks Corner for bluegrass music advocacy.
- Recycle Guys present annual awards for recycling efforts
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Madaline Braxton, Alysen Woodruff and Charley Butts were named Recycling Professionals of the Year during the 13th annual Recycle Guys Awards Program, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Budget and Control Board OHR Rated as Model for State Government in Pew Study
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
- Signs posted for advisories and swimming safety
Monday, March 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Some 400 signs are going up at bodies of water where fishing and swimming advisories exist, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Center for the Book Announces Awards Program
Monday, March 03, 2008
- Columbia, SC – The SC Center for the Book Awards Program (formerly the Palmetto Book Award Program) honors excellence in writing, teaching, and advocacy of the literary arts.
- WWI Exhibit Helps Military Museum Log Record-Setting Monthly Attendance
Monday, March 03, 2008
- Statewide Initiative Focuses on Small Town Redevelopment
Monday, March 03, 2008
- Officials and concerned citizens of five South Carolina towns will spend a week in early March creating a new vision for a future of growth. Design Week, which runs March 3-8, pairs local officials with volunteer design professionals—including landscape architects and architects—to address social, economic and environmental issues the towns are facing.
- Conditionally approved shellfish areas reopened
Friday, February 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in N. Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish areas reopened
Thursday, February 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- It's Not Too Late to Register for the Southeastern Fire School
Thursday, February 28, 2008
- S.C. Coastal Information Network Web Portal Launched
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- New user-friendly Web site offers searchable, calendar-based listing of training opportunities and educational resources for coastal community officials.
- Nine S.C. High School Students to Compete for Chance at National Poetry Finals
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- Competing for the chance to advance to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. this April, students from high schools throughout the state competed in one of three regional competitions—Lowcountry, Midlands and Upstate— Feb. 9 – Feb. 24. Three finalists from each contest are advancing to the state competition, which takes place at 1 p.m. March 8 at the Columbia Museum of Art, during the 2008 South Carolina Poetry Out Loud State Finals and S.C. Teacher/Student Conference.
- 2008 Consumer Spirit Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs honored recipients of the annual Consumer Spirit Awards at a ceremony in the statehouse rotunda today.
- Lottery Tuition Assistance Continues to Positively Impact South Carolina’s Students and Families
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
- Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS observed
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control is partnering with African-American churches in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties to celebrate the Black Week Church of Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS with a variety of activities.
- 2008 Elizabeth ONeill Verner Awards Recipients Announced
Monday, February 25, 2008
- The board of the S.C. Arts Commission has selected seven recipients to receive this year’s Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards, the official Governor’s Awards for the Arts. Established in 1972, the annual awards are the highest honor the state gives in the arts and recognize outstanding achievement and contributions to the arts in South Carolina.
- Water systems to be recognized for keeping smiles healthy
Monday, February 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A dozen water systems around the state that have maintained water fluoridation within their communities for over 50 years will be honored at ceremonies held in Columbia Feb. 27, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Secretary of State Credits Stronger Penalties in Arrest of Johnsonville Man
Friday, February 22, 2008
- David O. Graham of Johnsonville facing second charges in distribution of counterfeit merchandise
- State Fire Academy Graduates 24 in February
Friday, February 22, 2008
- DMH Joins Budget and Control Board Online Job Application System
Friday, February 22, 2008
- Columbia’s Forest Heights Elementary School named Champion of the Environment
Friday, February 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A project to reduce the environmental footprint of students and their families has earned Forest Heights Elementary School recognition from Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Manning Elementary students selected for All-Health Team
Friday, February 22, 2008
- MANNING – Manning Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Monarch Cloggers project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business Assistance to Offer Information Fair
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
- This free event will provide information about business resources available in South Carolina.
- South Carolina Museums, Libraries, and Archives Selected to Receive IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
- Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced that 851 museums, libraries, and archives, representing every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, have been selected to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
- Talking Book Services Library Announces Student Art Gallery
Thursday, February 14, 2008
- Visually impaired/blind K-12 students from across the state will soon have their artwork on display at the South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services Library.
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrell's Inlet and North Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting Wednesday because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Harold Stowe re-elected to lead EOC
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
- A businessman from Pawley’s Island, has been re-elected to a second term as Chairman of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC)
- Kristi V. Woodall elected to serve as Vice-Chair of EOC
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
- An educator from Union, has been elected as the new Vice-Chair of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC)
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Friday, February 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Fastco Threaded Products, Inc. has been recognized for its environmental performance with membership in the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Commissioner Weathers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture Challenge Lowcountry Restaurants to Serve What’s Fresh on the Menu
Friday, February 08, 2008
- Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture announced today a challenge for Lowcountry restaurants to integrate fresh, Certified SC Grown produce and products into their menu.
- Public meeting on Saxon Mill cleanup set
Thursday, February 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA—A public meeting will be held in Spartanburg Feb. 12 to discuss environmental testing at the former Saxon Mill property, also known as the Conoco/Phillips Fibers Mill, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 6
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, March 6, at 1 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive in Columbia.
- National Symphony Orchestra Tours South Carolina Feb. 8-16
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
- National Symphony Orchestra members will participate in five orchestral concerts and more than 100 educational and outreach activities during its Feb. 8-16 South Carolina Residency.
- Weathers Challenges SC Restaurants to Serve What’s Fresh on the Menu
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
- S.C. OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
- Champions of the Environment welcomes Charleston TV station as new partner
Monday, February 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Charleston’s WCSC-TV has joined the Champions of the Environment Partnership, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Conditionally approved Georgetown County shellfish areas reopened
Friday, February 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrells Inlet and North Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC laptop stolen from employee's personal vehicle
Friday, February 01, 2008
- COLUMBIA - On Tuesday, Jan. 22, a DHEC employee's personal vehicle was stolen from a convenience store near the DHEC Region 2 office in Spartanburg. Inside the vehicle was a DHEC-issued laptop computer. The computer, which is password-protected, contained the names and Social Security numbers of DHEC Region 2 employees in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Greenville and Pickens counties.
- Cities and towns across the state officially kick-off "Cities Mean Business" month
Friday, February 01, 2008
- Beaufort County shellfish areas reopened
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Beaufort County, which were closed earlier this month due to heavy rainfall, have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Schafer Appoints Two South Carolinians to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- USDA Secretary Ed Schafer recently announced the appointment of two South Carolina pork producers, Larry B. DeHart of Pomaria and John R. Harris of Fairplay to the 2008 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.
- SC Nursery & Landscape Association to Meet in Myrtle Beach
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- The South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (SCNLA) will hold their annual seminar program and trade show February 7-9, 2008 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
- DHEC to post raw data for hospital infection rates
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Data concerning hospital associated infections is now reported by hospitals and will be available to the public on Feb. 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Program marks 10 years of achievement in environmental excellence
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program commemorated its 10th year of recognizing companies that practice good environmental stewardship, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- “They Never Flinched,” Program on African-Americans in World War I
Thursday, January 31, 2008
- Secretary of State and Bennettsville Police Seize Counterfeit Merchandise Valued at More Than $265,500
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- Three Bennettsville Men Charged and Arrested
- SCEL LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW GAME, MEGAMATCH 6!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- Another new game to raise funds to support education!
- 2008 Verner Art Sale Call for Artists
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- The South Carolina Arts Foundation has issued a call for artists to participate in the 2008 Verner Art Sale. The deadline to submit materials is March 3.
- SC Equine Exposition 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- The South Carolina Horsemen’s Council is hosting an Equine Exposition in conjunction with its Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at the Circle M Ranch in Pelzer, SC.
- Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- A private pesticide applicator training is scheduled for Friday, Feb.29, from 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Greenville County Extension office, Greenville County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, Greenville, SC.
- Moultrie Middle School receives DHEC Donna Bates Memorial Award
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- CHARLESTON – Moultrie Middle School in Mt. Pleasant has been awarded the 2008 Donna Bates Memorial Award for coastal environmental education activities, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The deadline for applying to take the qualifying examinations for licensure as a hearing aid specialist is Feb. 15, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum to Launch New Exhibit, TET: Military Victory, Political Defeat
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- Marking the 40th anniverary of the Tet Offensive, the SC State Museum's newest exhibit will explore the turbulent events surrounding the biggest single battle of the Vietnam War.
- Waccamaw Center for Mental Health Receives CARF Accreditation
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- Center receives three-year accreditation from international organization.
- South Carolina Launches School Report Cards Searchable Database
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- Searchable tool to understand school performance
- Chapin Elementary students selected for All-Health Team
Monday, January 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Chapin Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Nutrition on the Run project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Consumer Affairs Issues Critical Warning About Tax Rebate Scam
Monday, January 28, 2008
- The Department of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about a new tax rebate scam using President Bush's economic stimulus package to obtain consumer's personal information.
- Charleston County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Friday, January 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Charleston County woman is under a doctor's care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after coming into contact with a raccoon that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC urges healthy habits to reduce risk for heart disease and stroke
Friday, January 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – February is American Heart Month and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to adopt healthy lifestyle habits that can help reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke.
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events scheduled
Friday, January 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Events will be held around the state Feb. 7 to highlight the impact of HIV/AIDS on African-American communities, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Camp Burnt Gin accepting applications for campers and staff
Friday, January 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA -- Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for children, teenagers and young adults who have a physical disability or chronic illness, is accepting applications for staff and for children to attend the camp’s 2008 season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Thursday, January 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Domtar Paper Company/Marlboro Paper Mill has been recognized for its environmental performance with renewal membership in the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Participate in LLR's Annual Safety Awards
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
- Governor Recognizes LLR Employee
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
- Richland County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Richland County woman is under a doctor's care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being bitten by a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, January 18, 2008
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet Jan. 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Green Quad Learning Center for Sustainable Futures on the University of South Carolina campus, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Thursday, January 17, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Murrell's Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to shellfish harvesting Thursday because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- All Beaufort County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed
Thursday, January 17, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas of Broad Creek, Jenkins Creek and Battery Creek in Beaufort County have been closed to shellfish harvesting Thursday because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Farm and Forest Losses from 2007 Disasters
Thursday, January 17, 2008
- Last year's late freeze and the on-going record drought are estimated to have cost South Carolina about $270 million dollars in farm level losses, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture says.
- S.C. Department of Commerce Announces a Record-Breaking Year in 2007
Monday, January 14, 2008
- Recruitment Efforts Bring New Heights for Job Creation and Capital Investment;
More than 15,600 New Jobs and $4 billion in New Capital Investment Recruited
- DHEC accepting entries for middle school environment competition
Monday, January 14, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The entry deadline for Champions of the Environment’s Environmental Awareness Middle School Competition is March 14, the S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- S.C. flu season begins
Thursday, January 10, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Influenza, or “the flu,” has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Antiques, Oddities Appraised At State Museum Jan. 19
Thursday, January 10, 2008
- "Museum Road Show" appraisal program. Experts will appraise art, textiles, military emorabilia, furniture, jewelry and much more.
- EOC releases report on 4K child development program
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
- “Evaluation Report on the Implementation and Expansion of the Child Development Education Pilot Program (CDEPP)”
- First Round of SC Renewable Energy Grants Awarded
Monday, January 07, 2008
- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the South Carolina Energy Office announces the first round of South Carolina Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development Fund awards.
- State Museum Mounts Major Exhibit on S.C. Movies
Monday, January 07, 2008
- New exhibit opens January 12 at the South Carolina State Museum. Photographs, posters, movie clips, filmmaking equipment, costumes, props and other artifacts from movies made in South Carolina will be on display.
- Conditionally approved Georgetown County shellfish areas reopened
Friday, January 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrell's Inlet in Georgetown County closed due to heavy rainfall last month have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Beaufort County shellfish areas reopened
Friday, January 04, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Beaufort County which were closed last month due to heavy rainfall have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Come Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the SC Education Lottery
Friday, January 04, 2008
- It’s just plain fun! Come celebrate the South Carolina Education Lottery’s (SCEL) 6th year in business. Enjoy a slice of Anniversary cake as our way of thanking players and retailers for being a vital part of the Lottery’s success.
- Graniteville community health tracking continues
Thursday, January 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – As the third anniversary of the Graniteville train crash and chlorine spill that killed nine and forced thousands from their Aiken County homes nears, work continues to track the health of those affected by the event, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC receives grant to strengthen emergency medical services in S.C.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Duke Endowment has awarded a multi-year grant to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma to fund statewide performance improvement initiatives, the agency reported today.
- Simpsonville student wins prize for recycling commitment
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
- COLUMBIA-- Carlos Mantilla of Oakview Elementary School in Simpsonville received the state’s grand prize of a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond for committing to recycle, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Competitive Grants Committee Accepting New Applications Through February 1
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
- State Museum Expands New Cell Phone Audio Tours
Monday, December 31, 2007
- Free cell phone tours enhance new exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum.
- State Museum Acquires Rare Huntboard
Monday, December 31, 2007
- An unusual 19th century huntboard is currently on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Be Fire Smart When Using Fireworks
Friday, December 28, 2007
- Secretary Hammond Warns Companies to Beware of Misleading Notice of Dissolution
Thursday, December 20, 2007
- South Carolina companies are being told that unless they pay $487 fee by Dec. 31, their company will be administratively dissolved/revoked.
- Confederate Relic Room Open on New Years Eve
Thursday, December 20, 2007
- Some Georgetown County shellfish beds closed
Sunday, December 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Hosts “A Night to Believe”
Thursday, December 13, 2007
- Celebrate the start of winter break with supper and a special holiday movie at the State Museum!
- EOC policy and budget recommendations focused on improving reading achievement
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
- Budget recommendations for the 2008-09 fiscal year
- Upstate residents urged to test homes for radon
Monday, December 10, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Some Upstate residents will receive a letter in the mail soon explaining South Carolina’s radon testing program, including where they can receive free radon test kits for their home, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Special Deals Today at Military Museum
Monday, December 10, 2007
- Sorensen and Whittle provide perspectives on South Carolina’s progress toward 2010 goal
Friday, December 07, 2007
- "2010 Goal" Status Report
- Nursing Administrator Selected for Prestigious Fellowship
Thursday, December 06, 2007
- DHEC issues December update on S.C. mosquito-borne disease findings this season
Thursday, December 06, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Thus far in 2007’s mosquito season, there has been a statewide total of 57 lab confirmations of West Nile virus and two of eastern equine encephalitis virus, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Lancaster County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Thursday, December 06, 2007
- COLUMBIA - A Lancaster County man is under a doctor's care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being bitten by a raccoon that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Radon poster contest winners announced
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Three Spartanburg County students have been announced as winners in a statewide poster contest held to highlight the risks posed by exposure to indoor radon, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Christmas Tree Growers Honor Troops Past and Present with “Trees for Troops”
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- South Carolina Christmas trees will be leaving the state this Friday, Pearl Harbor Day, in a nationwide "Trees for Troops" effort.
- Rawl’s Collards Certified as Heart-healthy
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc., in Pelion, SC has joined other fresh produce companies to participate in the American Heart Association Food Certification Program.
- State Museum Offers a Special Discount to State Employees
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- South Carolina State Employees receive a ten percent discount on all items at the South Carolina State Museum store and cafe on December 10.
- Lancaster High students selected for All-Health Team
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Lancaster High School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its “Save Our Skin” skin cancer awareness project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Begins a Winter Tradition
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
- Take a break from the holiday crowds with family activities celebrating the winter season at the South Carolina State Museum from Dec. 15 to Dec. 30.
- $180 Million Investment in the Centers of Economic Excellence Funded by Lottery Appropriations
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
- A Centers of Economic Excellence (CoEE) report presented to the Budget and Control Board finds that an important program funded by lottery proceeds is fueling critical research in areas that will advance South Carolina's economy.
- Vital records identification requirements changing in 2008
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Vital records will only be issued upon proof of identity by a valid government, school or employer-issued picture identification document beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental announced today.
- S.C. 2005 infant death rate 9.5
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolina's infant mortality rate was 9.5 deaths for each 1,000 live births during 2005, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- S.C. Arts Commission Fellow’s Screenplay Goes to Hollywood
Thursday, November 29, 2007
- Dr. Howard Kingkade’s original screenplay, “Hole in the Paper Sky” premiers in Los Angeles in March. Iron Ocean Films, a production company co-owned by Los Angeles movie producer Michelle Purple, and film and TV actress Jessica Biel, purchased the screenplay in 2006. It was shot in Los Angeles in January 2007.
- Radio PSA - DHEC Flu Fridays
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- Blythewood High School students named Champions of the Environment
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A $500 Champions of the Environment grant has been awarded to Blythewood High School for its “Living in Harmony with Nature” project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Hearing aid specialist meeting announced
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The South Carolina State Hearing Aid Commission for Hearing Aid Specialists will meet in December, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- CHARLESTON – The Shoreline Change Advisory Committee will meet Nov. 30, 2007 at 9:30 a.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.
- Pendleton Street Entrance to State House Parking Gargage to Close Starting December 3 for Security Upgrades
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
- State Surplus Computer Sale to Benefit Toys for Tots
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
- Knifemakers to Demonstrate Skills at State Museum Dec. 1
Monday, November 26, 2007
- Members of the S.C. Association of Knifemakers will offer demonstrations of knifemaking techniques on the front grounds of the State Museum.
- Former Governor Made Arts Vital Part of South Carolina
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
- The South Carolina Arts Commission joins individuals and organizations across South Carolina in remembering and honoring Governor Robert E. McNair, who signed legislation to create the Arts Commission in 1967.
- SRS UST program receives DHEC award
Friday, November 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The underground storage tank program at the Savannah River Site in Aiken County has received a Certificate of Environmental Excellence for Underground Storage Tank Management award, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Foodborne illness can foul a holiday dinner
Friday, November 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Want to make a lasting impression on the family this Thanksgiving? Try serving undercooked turkey or other mishandled foods, and your festive meal won’t soon be forgotten.
- State Museum hosts a “Gem” of
Friday, November 16, 2007
- The Columbia Gem and Mineral Society presents its annual show in its new location at the State Museum, featuring 26 retail vendors, demonstrations and displays.
- Exhibit Earns Top Award
Friday, November 16, 2007
- State Museum Offers New Hands-On Programs
Thursday, November 15, 2007
- Discover South Carolina's environment, past and present, in NatureSpace at the State Museum.
- State Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holidays
Thursday, November 15, 2007
- The Cotton Mill Exchange at the South Carolina State Museum offers new and unusual gift ideas for the holiday season.
- S.C. Smart Business Recycling program officially kicks off
Thursday, November 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – An innovative program specifically designed to assist businesses in reducing waste, recycling and perhaps saving money in the process debuted today, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- New KI tablets now available for 13 South Carolina counties
Thursday, November 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA - Residents of 13 counties who live within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zones, of the five (5) nuclear power plants affecting South Carolina, may now pick up new Potassium Iodide tablets, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- World AIDS Day events planned
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
- COLUMBIA – World AIDS Day events will be observed throughout South Carolina Dec.1, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Secretary Hammond Annouces Scrooges and Angels for 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
- Secretary Mark Hammond encourages charitable givers to educate themselves about charites by learning how these organizations are spending their collections.
- “Wash Hands” video encourages good hygiene to kill germs
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A new video featuring an original song instructs children to use good hygiene to stop the spread of germs that cause illness, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Celebrating Teachers: National Education Week
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- "Outstanding Teachers Make Outstanding Schools"
- Sarah Lynn Hayes Appointed to the S.C. Arts Commission Board
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- DHEC launches innovative recycling campaign on America Recycles Day
Friday, November 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The media and the business community are invited to attend a news conference on America Recycles Day to learn about an innovative program specifically designed to assist businesses in reducing waste, recycling and saving money in the process, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Offers Museum Highlights Tours
Friday, November 09, 2007
- Docents at the South Carolina State Museum will lead 60 minute tours highlighting museum exhibits.
- Festival of Trees to Bring Holiday Spirit to S.C. State Museum
Friday, November 09, 2007
- This annual partnership with the Children's Hospital of Palmetto Health Richland Hospital offers family entertainment. Enjoy hundreds of decorated holiday items including trees, wreaths and other creations. Free museum admission, live entertainment, and crafts make this a special weekend of family fun at the State Museum.
- Some conditionally approved Georgetown County shellfish areas reopened
Friday, November 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrell's Inlet have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC launches “Wash Hands” campaign
Friday, November 09, 2007
- The media and the public are invited to attend the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s premiere of the “Wash Hands” video, featuring an original composition by South Carolina’s nationally renowned musician Danielle Howle.
- Barnwell High School students named Champions of the Environment
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Champions of the Environment grant has been awarded to the Biology II students at Barnwell High School for their Turtle Hurdles project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- World War I Exhibit Resurrects Lost S.C. Stories
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
- Estill Elementary students selected for All-Health Team
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Estill Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Asthma Awareness and Education project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC encourages smokers to quit on Great American Smokeout
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Great American Smokeout offers tobacco users an opportunity to “quit for keeps” starting Nov. 15, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- S.C. artists offered spots on traveling art exhibit and online artist registry
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- The Southern Arts Federation has selected artwork by four South Carolina artists—Clay Burnette, Columbia; Philip Simmons, Charleston; Henrietta Snype, Mt. Pleasant; and Alice Ballard Munn, Greenville—to tour in the “Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art” exhibit. The regional arts organization has also welcomed 41 South Carolina artists to their juried, online, artist registry—www.SouthernArtistry.org.
- SC wins first Eastern Nationals top honor, scholarship
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- South Carolina now has its first National 4-H Round-Up Champion! Haley Bishop from Newberry, who is a member of Lexington County 4-H, won Champion honors in Individual Presentation at the Eastern Nationals.
- Pickens Cattlemen host South Carolina Farm & Ranch EXPO
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- The Pickens County Cattlemen’s Association and the Clemson Extension Service have partnered to host the South Carolina Farm & Ranch EXPO.
- SC Department of Agriculture represents local vendors at Food and Beverage Show
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture joined the South Carolina World Trade Center to attend the 10th Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami.
- State Museum to Spotlight Coplan Art Collection at Vista Lights
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
- In conjunction with Vista Lights, join the museum at a reception celebrating the new exhibit, The Mark B. Coplan Collection at the South Carolina State Museum.
- DHEC nurses recognized for excellence
Monday, November 05, 2007
- SUMTER - Public health nurses from DHEC’s Region 4 were honored for their excellence at a statewide ceremony held in Columbia, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC nurse wins top nursing honor
Monday, November 05, 2007
- FLORENCE - A Marion County resident has received the Virginia C. Phillips Excellence in Public Health Nursing Leadership Award, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC announces statewide worksite health promotion conference
Monday, November 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – More than 50 business professionals are expected at the 2007 Worksite Wellness Workshop on Nov. 28, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Fire Safety Official Warns of Cooking and Heating Related Fires During Holiday Season
Monday, November 05, 2007
- Well testing analysis at Catawba nuclear plant complete
Friday, November 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Testing of well water surrounding the Catawba Nuclear Station, operated by Duke Energy, showed no public health risk to local residents, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC issues November update on S.C. mosquito-borne disease findings
Thursday, November 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Thus far in 2007’s mosquito season, there has been a statewide total of 56 lab confirmations of West Nile virus and two of eastern equine encephalitis virus, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Midwife council to meet
Thursday, November 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on Nov. 14, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental said today.
- Performance Food Group to Expand Its South Carolina Operations
Thursday, November 01, 2007
- Financial Shared Services Operations Brings 100 New Jobs to Lexington County
- Native American Film Festival Premieres at State Museum
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
- The South Carolina State Museum hosts the Native American Indian Film and Video Festival featuring award-winning independent films.
- Influenza conference targets medical community
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA - Frontline physicians and other health care workers responding to an influenza pandemic will attend a training Nov. 1 in Myrtle Beach, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- National Choice Bakery to Locate Facility in Chesterfield County
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
- Bagel Maker to Bring 140 New Jobs to the Area
- Stone Academy of Communication Arts named Champion of the Environment
Monday, October 29, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A project to reduce erosion in Croft Park has earned students at Stone Academy of Communication Arts recognition from Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Meeting to be held on shellfish regulation change
Monday, October 29, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A staff information forum will be held Nov. 28 at James Island to discuss proposed changes to the state’s shellfish regulations, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed
Monday, October 29, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to harvesting because of heavy rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC’s Beaufort County Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents
Monday, October 29, 2007
- BEAUFORT – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Nov. 7 in Beaufort County.
- DHEC’s Jasper County Public Health sets flu clinics for Low Country residents
Monday, October 29, 2007
- RIDGELAND – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold appointment-only influenza vaccination clinics on Nov. 8 and 15 in Jasper County.
- DHEC’s Hampton County Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents
Monday, October 29, 2007
- VARNVILLE – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Nov. 5 in Hampton County.
- DHEC’s Beaufort County Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents
Monday, October 29, 2007
- HARDEEVILLE – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Nov. 3 in Beaufort County.
- Consumer Affairs Issues Health/Safety Warning
Monday, October 29, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers about illegal buying and selling of cosmetic contact lens.
- Consumer Affairs Opens Greenwood Office
Monday, October 29, 2007
- The Department of Consumer Affairs has opened another satellite office to serve the community of Greenwood.
- Newberry Satellite Office Opens
Monday, October 29, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is opening yet another satellite office in order to reach the growing community of Newberry.
- States reach agreement for Savannah River work
Thursday, October 25, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Georgia and South Carolina have signed an agreement to work on plans to stop the migration of salt water into the Upper Floridan aquifer affecting both states, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel Meeting
Thursday, October 25, 2007
- The panel will receive an update on agency activities and consider several appeals.
- Department of Mental Health Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
Thursday, October 25, 2007
- Ceremony held in Columbia to honor citizens who give their time and talents to enhance the lives of DMH clients.
- Over $1.74 Billion Appropriated for South Carolina Education Lottery Beneficiaries
Thursday, October 25, 2007
- Since January 2002 through June 2008, the South Carolina Legislature has appropriated over $1.74 billion in South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) proceeds to higher education programs, K-12 programs, and other community education programs in the Palmetto State.
- DHEC Marion County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Marion County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Lee County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- SUMTER – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Lee County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Lake City public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Lake City Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Kershaw County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- SUMTER – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Kershaw County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Dillon County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Dillon County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Clarendon County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- SUMTER – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Clarendon County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Darlington and Hartsville flu clinics giving shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- SUMTER – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Darlington County and Hartsville Public Health Departments, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Marlboro County public health department to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Marlboro County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Governor, DNR urge voluntary water conservation
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
- As the severe drought lingers, Gov. Mark Sanford is encouraging all South Carolinians to voluntarily conserve water. According to the SC Department of Natural Resources’ Hydrology Office, 14 of the 17 monitored streams are now at the extreme drought level.
- DHEC Chesterfield county public health departments to give flu shots by appointment only
Monday, October 22, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are being scheduled at the Chesterfield County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond to Chair Committee for National Association
Monday, October 22, 2007
- Some conditionally approved Georgetown County shellfish areas reopened
Monday, October 22, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Murrell's Inlet and North Santee Bay have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced.
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas reopened
Thursday, October 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Battery Creek and Jenkins Creek have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Weathers Statement
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
- Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture issued the following statement today concerning the Columbia State Farmers Market.
- More than $2 Million Awarded to S.C. Artists, Schools and Organizations
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
- The S.C. Arts Commission has awarded $2.3 million in arts grants during its first round of Fiscal 2008 funding to help support artists, nonprofit arts groups and arts inititatives in schools across the state.
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas reopened
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The shellfish harvesting areas in Cowan Creek, Distant Island Creek, Wallace Creek and portions of the Beaufort River have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced.
- Walhalla Eagle Scout candidate named Champion of the Environment
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Seth Mangan of Walhalla has been named a Champion of the Environment for his storm drain action Eagle Scout project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Colleton County Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents
Monday, October 15, 2007
- WALTERBORO – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Oct. 29 in Colleton County.
- FSIS Issues Recall Notice
Monday, October 15, 2007
- Because the product was shipped to South Carolina, in an abundance of caution the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is forwarding the following voluntary recall notice from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7.
- CROP DISASTER PROGRAM SIGN-UP FOR QUANTITY LOSSES BEGINS TODAY
Monday, October 15, 2007
- USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Teresa Lasseter announced that eligible farmers who suffered quantity losses to their crops in recent years can enroll in the Crop Disaster Program 2005-2007 (CDP) at local FSA service centers starting today.
- Poultry Night 2007 – The Finale
Monday, October 15, 2007
- What initially began as an idea for Farm-City Week turned into a 20-year run of a very successful event for the Sumter community.
- SC Ag Council Meeting
Monday, October 15, 2007
- The fall quarterly meeting of the South Carolina Ag Council is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007.
- Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Opens HERO Center
Monday, October 15, 2007
- Grand Opening and tours to be held October 24, 2007.
- Tricks and Treats Returns to the State Museum Oct. 27
Monday, October 15, 2007
- Haunted Halloween party with games, crafts, balloon art and pocket magic, face-painting, Skat the Cat, scary surprises in the “haunted” galleries, storytelling and much more. Come celebrate the Museum’s 19th birthday! Wear a costume and receive $1 off regular museum admission for the day. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by Eastman Chemical.
- SCEL Employee Acknowledged for Professional Excellence
Monday, October 15, 2007
- South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) employee Cynthia Bellamy became the recipient of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries’ (NASPL) Ott Brown Scholarship.
- Charleston County residents alerted about danger of rabies in foxes
Monday, October 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Charleston County man is receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being attacked Saturday by a potentially rabid fox in the Snee Farms area of Mt. Pleasant, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC PSA - Chester County - Healthy and Whole
Monday, October 15, 2007
- October is National Pork Month
Friday, October 12, 2007
- Pork is always great for breakfast, but did you know it’s also great for those football parties and tailgating? The South Carolina Pork Board is joining pork producers from across the nation in October to celebrate National Pork Month.
- Well testing underway near Catawba nuclear plant
Thursday, October 11, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Wells providing drinking water to York County residents living just outside of the Catawba nuclear plant’s property will be tested by agency staff after elevated tritium levels were found in a monitoring well on the plant property, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC’s Beaufort County Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
- BEAUFORT – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Oct. 24 in Beaufort County.
- Purses Exhibit Reflects A Century of Changes for Women
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
- An exhibition about handbags and how lifestyle influenced not just design and fabrication but the contents of the purse. It tells the story of a woman's role in society for the past 100 years from a new and unique perspective.
- Aiken County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two children from the Camp Long area of Aiken County are under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being bitten by a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SCEL Director Receives International Honor
Monday, October 08, 2007
- The South Carolina Education Lottery’s (SCEL) Executive Director, Ernie Passailaigue, became President of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) after an election held during the NASPL meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in Louisville, Kentucky. NASPL was founded in 1971 and has grown into an active, professional association representing 51 lottery organizations in North America.
- DHEC issues update on S.C. mosquito-borne disease findings
Monday, October 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Thus far in 2007’s active mosquito season, there have been 53 lab confirmations of West Nile virus and two of eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Growers and Gleaners Welcome!
Monday, October 08, 2007
- The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), formed in 1979, is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to community and service.
- Denver Downs Hosts Farm Fun Days to December 3rd
Monday, October 08, 2007
- Another great fall farm opportunity is here! The Garrison Family is hosting their 4th Annual Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch during Farm Fun Days at Denver Downs Farm, located on Highway 76, one mile north of Interstate 85 near Anderson. This fall destination is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. through December 3rd.
- Heathwood Hall’s Intermediate School named Champion of the Environment
Friday, October 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Heathwood Hall’s Intermediate School has received a $500 grant from Champions of the Environment to enhance its rain garden, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Secretary of State and Multi County Law Enforcement Uncover $1.3 Million In Counterfeit Merchandise
Thursday, October 04, 2007
- Newberry man arrested for having goods stored in three counties.
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas closed
Thursday, October 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Battery Creek and Jenkins Creek were closed Thursday because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- s.c. Arts Commission Announces Free Night of Theatre
Thursday, October 04, 2007
- South Carolina venues participating in Free Night of Theatre will begin reserving tickets Oct. 4. To reserve free tickets, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com/performing/ and click on the Free Night of Theatre logo. Then click “Find a Show” and choose either “Charleston, S.C.,” for performances in that area, or “South Carolina” for performances in other locations.
- SC Observes Mental Illness Awareness Week 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
- This year, Mental Illness Awareness Week will be observed October 7 through 13, and National Depression Screening Day will be October 11.
- October Fun at the State Museum
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
- The State Museum is hosting fun-filled activities for children and adults during the month of October
- Groups receive federal funds to improve disaster response
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
- COLUMBIA - A healthcare partnership in the Charleston area has received a $2.5 million federal grant to improve emergency communications among health facilities, preparations for major damage to infrastructure and readiness for a surge of patients, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Flu vaccination clinic set for Charleston area
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
- N. CHARLESTON – A special flu vaccination clinic will be held at the North Charleston Convention Center, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental announced today.
- DHEC’s Florence County public health departments to give flu shots by appointment only
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- FLORENCE – Flu vaccine appointments are now being scheduled at the Florence County Public Health Department, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Where’s The Beef?
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- The following is an opinion editorial by Roger Johnson, Commissioner, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture of which South Carolina is a member.
- Coward hosts Cane Syrup Days in November
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- Cane syrup production has a long and storied history in South Carolina.
- SC Environmental Awareness Award Nominations Requested
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- SC Environmental Awareness Award nominations to recognize South Carolinians who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment will be accepted through December 15, 2007.
- Wanted: Outstanding Conservationists!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is now accepting nominations for outstanding conservationists for the 2007 SWCS Awards to be presented at the Conservation Partnership Conference in January.
- What’s Cookin’ at the State Fair
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will host "What’s Cookin’ in South Carolina” in the Moore Building at the SC State Fair, October 10 through 21, 2007.
- Fairfield County residents encouraged to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Six adults who handled a cat are under the care of a physician after it tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Lancaster County residents alerted about dangers from stray animals
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A northeast Lancaster County boy who was bitten by a cat is under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Museum to Exhibit Major S.C. Art Collection
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- This exhibition is the first in-depth look at the Museum's largest single acquisition of fine, folk and contemporary artwork primarily by artists from the Palmetto State.
- SCDNR honors 2007 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- A York County wildlife officer was honored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources as the 2007 Statewide Officer of the Year.
- Striper clubs donate $12000 to SCDNR
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
- The Midlands Striper Club and Greenville Striper Kings formally donated $12000 on Sept. 28th to DNR as a continued effort by the clubs for electroshock equipment for the DNR striped bass brood stock.
- Excellent Performance Earns State CIO the S.C. Governor’s Quality Award
Saturday, September 29, 2007
- State Museum Hosts Family Literacy Event
Thursday, September 27, 2007
- The South Carolina State Museum is hosting the third annual Read and Romp, benefiting Reach Out and Read - South Carolina. Fun, educational activites involving favorite children's books provides an entertaining day for children 10 and under.
- State Museum Fall Heritage Festival
Thursday, September 27, 2007
- Folklife and artists' demonstrations, traditional handicrafts and folk art, five styles of South Carolina barbecue, children's activities and more. Enjoy great bluegrass, "newgrass" and folk music performances at this annual tradition.
- AmbioPharm, Inc. Opens Headquarters in North Augusta
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
- Biotech Company to Create 50 Jobs Manufacturing Peptides
- Chellis returns $100K to the General Fund
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
- State Treasurer Converse Chellis returned to the General Fund $100,000 out of the Treasurer's Office current year appropriations.
- Statewide Event Makes Artists Available to S.C. Educators
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
- Organizations and educators interested in sponsoring artist performances and residencies are invited to attend the S.C. Arts in Education Booking Conference Oct. 23 in Columbia.
- South Carolina Education Lottery Acknowledged for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
- DHEC flu vaccine clinics begin soon
Monday, September 24, 2007
- COLUMBIA – With influenza season approaching, South Carolinians and especially those with a higher risk for flu-related complications along with those who live with or care for people at high risk are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- S.C. AIDS drug assistance program waiting list eliminated
Friday, September 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Persons living with HIV in the state who need the AIDS Drug Assistance Program no longer have to contend with a waiting list to get the medications they need, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Some Georgetown County shellfish beds closed
Friday, September 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Art of Recovery to Show in Lexington County
Thursday, September 20, 2007
- The Department of Mental Health's art project seeks to raise awareness and combat stigma.
- Greenville State Farmer’s Market hosts “AutumnFest”
Thursday, September 20, 2007
- Celebrate the arrival of the fall season on September 28-30 at the Greenville State Farmers Market’s seventh annual AutumnFest, the Upstate’s premier fall festival.
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about rabies
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two Chesnee residents who were bitten by a cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Selected as 2007 Toll Fellow
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
- Hammond is one of 40 emerging leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious Henry Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by The Council of State Governments.
- Some Georgetown County shellfish beds closed
Monday, September 17, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in the South Santee River in Georgetown County have been closed, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Public meeting on Avondale Mill cleanup set
Monday, September 17, 2007
- COLUMBIA—A public meeting will be held in Graniteville Thursday Sept. 20, 2007 to discuss possible environmental testing at the former Avondale Mill property in Aiken County, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Katrina Greene joins staff of EOC
Monday, September 17, 2007
- Education Oversight Committee's newest staff member
- Barnwell drinking water wells test safe
Thursday, September 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA—Test results of 39 private wells and a pond near the Barnwell low level radioactive waste facility confirm the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s contention that there is no public health risk to local residents because the water is safe for drinking, the agency reported today.
- Lack of Hay Pressing Issue for Livestock Owners
Thursday, September 13, 2007
- Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, remains in touch with officials to find solutions to the devastation caused by the current drought.
- SCITDA Names Ruth Kirkland as Innovative Technologist of the Year
Thursday, September 13, 2007
- Ruth Kirkland was presented the Innovative Technologist of the Year award during SCITDA’s 28th Annual Conference.
- National Symphony Orchestra to hold its 2008 American Residency in South Carolina as a part of S.C. Arts Commission's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
- The JohnF.Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts has accepted the S.C. Arts Commission’s invitation to make South Carolina the site of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2008 American Residency. The announcement was made after the unveiling of the Arts Commission’s new logo Monday at the 2007 Statewide Arts Conference in Newberry.
- Smithsonian Museum Day at the South Carolina State Museum
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
- Guests who present the Smithsonian card will receive free admission today!
- New Web Site Takes the Paper Out of Applying for State Jobs
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
- Fall Fairs in Full Swing
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
- Orangeburg County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A child from the Holly Hill area of Orangeburg County is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being attacked by a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Lancaster County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A man who was attacked and bitten by a dog is under the care of a physician after the dog tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Program Explores WWI and the Home Front
Monday, September 10, 2007
- Chief Curator of History, Fritz Hamer presents a lecture highlighting the exhibit Seeds of Change: South Carolina and the Great War 1917-1918.
- Got Hay? Need Hay? Market resources for buyers and sellers
Monday, September 10, 2007
- Because conditions have continued to deteriorate in South Carolina, the Drought Response Committee yesterday upgraded the drought level to severe for all counties except Beaufort and Jasper.
- South Carolina to Become Home to World’s Largest Plastic Bottle Recycling Plant
Friday, September 07, 2007
- Investment Agreement Between Spartanburg-based URRC
and The Coca-Cola Company Brings Jobs and Opportunity to S.C.
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Practicing Fire Safety is Important for On-Campus and Off-Campus Living
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
- SCDHEC participates in World Rabies Day
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolinians will be teaming up with international rabies experts in the World Health Organization and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to celebrate the first World Rabies Day on Sept. 8, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Where the Money Goes for K-12
Friday, August 31, 2007
- As summer vacation ends, students are returning to K-12 classrooms with the support of revenues from the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL.)
- Lottery Appropriations Are Helping Higher Education Students Start the New Year
Friday, August 31, 2007
- Students in higher education are starting their academic year with the help of revenues from the South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL.)
- Coastal photography contest announced
Thursday, August 30, 2007
- CHARLESTON -- Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to get out their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in the annual photography contest sponsored by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management.
- A New South Carolina Industry Partner, Bericap Brings Jobs to Cherokee County
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
- Specialized Plastic Manufacturer Becomes First Tenant in Upstate Corporate Industrial Park
- Barbara B. Hairfield newest member of the EOC
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
- Barbara B. Hairfield, of Charleston, has been appointed to serve on the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC).
- Creator of State Museum Shark Honored in "Mini-Exhibit" at State Museum
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
- Exhibit honoring the artist Stavros Chrysostomides, creator of the State Museum's great white shark, is currently at the South Carolina State Museum.
- Secretary of State and Bishopville Police Seize Counterfeit Merchandise Valued At Nearly $101,000
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
- Hartsville man to be charged with trafficking in counterfeit merchandise
- 2007 SC Agritourism Summit
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
- The 2007 South Carolina Agritourism Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 3250 St. Matthews Rd. in Orangeburg, SC.
- King’s Tree Trials Horse Race
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
- The Twelfth Running Of The King’s Tree Trials will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at McCutchen Training Center, Cedar Swamp community near Kingstree, South Carolina.
- Pig Tales Festival and Barbecue Cook-off
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
- The inaugural Pig Tales Festival and Barbecue Cook-off will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 6 in the Municipal Parking Lot and Church and Boyce Streets in Manning, SC.
- DHEC Region 8 presents 2007 Physician of the Year award
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Tyrone McElveen, M.D., of the Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. has been given the Region 8 Physician of the Year award for 2007, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC urges awareness of cholesterol numbers to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
Monday, August 27, 2007
- COLUMBIA – September is being observed as National Cholesterol Awareness Month, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Swimming advisory lifted for Hilton Head Island beach
Friday, August 24, 2007
- BEAUFORT – The swimming advisory issued for a section of Hilton Head Island beach, 200 feet above and below the beach access at Tower Beach off of Sea Pines Drive, has been lifted, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DNR Region 2 Florence hub office groundbreaking
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
- Senator Hugh Leatherman and DNR announce plans for a new DNR office in Florence on Friday August 24 at 10 a.m. The 8,300 square-foot Region 2 Florence office building will provide services for hunting and fishing licenses purchase and renewal among other services.
- DNR public event series continues conservation topics this fall
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
- The DNR Public Event Series, consisting of seminars, field and boat outings with diverse topics about SC’s natural resources will continue this fall in the Lowcountry.
- DNR biologists, Law Enforcement rescue Murrells Inlet loggerhead
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement received a call Aug. 12 at about 11 a.m. that a possible injured loggerhead turtle was sighted in Murrells Inlet near Capt. Dicks Marina. Region 4 Law Enforcement Officer Maurice Pruitt responded and found a debilitated loggerhead turtle.
- Reef-Ex project continues partnership with Guard, DNR
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
- With help from the S.C. Army National Guard, artificial reefs along South Carolina’s coast continue to flourish.
For the 11th consecutive year, the S.C. Army National Guard has partnered with DNR to donate surplus materials to the Marine Artificial Reef program, a collaborative project known as Reef-Ex.
- 2007 SC Agritourism Summit
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
- The 2007 South Carolina Agritourism Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 3250 St. Matthews Rd. in Orangeburg, SC.
- SC Peanut Board Looking for NPB Nominations
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
- The South Carolina Peanut Board is seeking eligible peanut producers to come forward who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board (NPB).
- Falling for Farms - 12th annual Old Time Horse Farmers Gathering
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
- “The Old Time Horse Farmers Gathering” will be held on September 28 and 29, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ashleigh Heritage Farm, 5 miles south of Blackville, SC just off of Hwy #3.
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about rabies
Monday, August 20, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two Spartanburg County children who were bitten by a neighbor’s dog are under the care of a physician after the dog tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Summer Fire Safety Camps Provide a Fun Learning Experience for Children
Monday, August 20, 2007
- Pandemic flu exercises set for the Upstate
Monday, August 20, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Representatives of public safety, county governments, schools, businesses and other organizations will participate in upcoming pandemic influenza tabletop exercises in Cherokee, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties this month, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Spartanburg County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Thursday, August 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Spartanburg County man who was attacked by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Hot Weather Tips For Seniors
Thursday, August 16, 2007
- Information on beating the heat from the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
- DHEC accepting Champions of the Environment grant applications
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting applications for the Champions of the Environment 2007-08 grant award program, the agency announced today.
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Delegation Opens TSX and Launches State Office in Toronto
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
- S.C. Canadian Office Will Bolster Trade Relations and Bilateral Investment Opportunities
- Roper Graduates from Executive Institute
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
- U.S. Senator Visits State Fire Academy
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, August 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Two New Members Appointed to South Carolina Arts Commission Board
Monday, August 13, 2007
- Barbara R. Nwokike of Charleston and Henry Horowitz of Greenville have been appointed by Governor Mark Sanford to serve on the board of the South Carolina Arts Commission. Both will work with the board to govern the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians.
- Exhibit Features Recently Discovered Civil War Documents
Friday, August 10, 2007
- Over $11.6 Million in Community Development Block Grants Awarded to 13 South Carolina Communities
Thursday, August 09, 2007
- Grants to Benefit Thousands of South Carolinians
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet Sept. 13
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia.
- Fall Watermelon and Vegetable Field Day
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
- The Fall Watermelon and Vegetable Field Day will be held at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville on September 6, 2007.
- Strawberry Production Meeting
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
- The South Carolina Fruit, Vegetables and Specialty Crop Association and the Clemson Coastal Research and Education Center will host a “Strawberry Plasticulture Pre-plant Production” meeting at the USDA/Clemson Vegetable Lab, 2700 Savannah Highway in Charleston on Thursday, August 23, 2007.
- Back-to-School Guide Release
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
- Museum Reopens this Friday
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
- Congressman Spratt to be honored for assistance to mothers and children
Monday, August 06, 2007
- Florence – Congressman John Spratt will be honored for his support of the Women, Infants and Children nutrition education program, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Driven by the Arts License Plate Now Available
Monday, August 06, 2007
- The "Driven by the Arts" license plate can now be purchased at all South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offices. The new specialty plate can be viewed at www.scdmvonline.com by clicking on the "vehicle plate gallery" link.
- Engineers Celebrate Licensure Month
Monday, August 06, 2007
- SC Secretary of State Announces More Than $112,000 in Counterfeit Jewelry Seized at the Charleston Market
Monday, August 06, 2007
- Charleston City Market had just celebrated its 200th anniversary.
- Department of Consumer Affairs End of Fiscal Year Report
Monday, August 06, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has recovered record numbers in fees and refunds on behalf of SC consumers for the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Friday, August 03, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- White Resigns as Budget and Control Board Executive Director
Friday, August 03, 2007
- McCormick County residents alerted about danger of strays; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, August 03, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two people in the town of McCormick who were exposed to rabies by a stray cat are under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after the cat tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Vintage, Modern Collectibles Featured at State Museum Toy Soldier Show
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
- See, buy or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. View the new diorama created by the South Carolina Military Miniature Society.
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Four people who were exposed to a stray adult cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Sanford proclaims Farmers Market Week
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed the week of August 5-11, 2007, as Farmers Market Week in South Carolina.
- First cases of West Nile virus confirmed for 2007 mosquito season
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The first cases of West Nile virus of the 2007 season have been confirmed this week by the state’s Bureau of Laboratories, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Kershaw County residents warned to avoid wild animals
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A North Carolina man is undergoing a series of inoculations to prevent rabies after being exposed to the disease July 28 by a raccoon that attacked him while the man was working underneath his vacation home on the Camden side of Lake Wateree, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- North Charleston Man Arrested with Counterfeit Goods Says Secretary of State Mark Hammond
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- This is Moran's second counterfeit merchandise implication in 10 months.
- DHEC continuing multi-state rabies investigation as more softball teams located
Monday, July 30, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Efforts continue to locate two South Carolina teams that participated in the South Atlantic Summer Showdown softball tournament in Spartanburg County July 13-15 as an investigation continues following the identification of a rabid kitten found at the tournament, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC reaches out to softball tournament participants through SC 2-1-1 as rabies investigation continues
Friday, July 27, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A number of South Carolina teams that participated in the South Atlantic Summer Showdown softball tournament in Spartanburg County July 13-15 have been contacted while others are still being sought for possible evaluations as part of the multi-state investigation for rabies exposure in stray kittens found at any of the ball fields used in the tournament, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Employers Beware!
Friday, July 27, 2007
- New Fiscal Year: New Laws Take Affect
Friday, July 27, 2007
- Be Safe and Enjoy the Ride
Friday, July 27, 2007
- Muncipal Association of South Carolina Honors Achievement Award Winners At Annual Meeting
Friday, July 27, 2007
- SC 2-1-1 telephone system activated as DHEC contacts softball tournament participants in rabies investigation; still needs to hear from others
Friday, July 27, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The state’s 2-1-1 telephone information system is being activated as players, coaches, families and others in South Carolina who participated in the South Atlantic Summer Showdown softball tournament in Spartanburg County July 13-15 are being urged to contact public health officials for information and possible evaluations as part of the multi-state investigation for rabies exposure in stray kittens found at any of the ball fields during the tournament, The S.C. Department of Health a
- North Charleston Man Arrested With Counterfeit Goods, Says South Carolina Secretary of State
Thursday, July 26, 2007
- This was Eran Moran's second counterfeit merchandise implication in ten months.
- Successful Summer for the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture
Thursday, July 26, 2007
- High school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina and the nation gathered at Clemson University for the 4th Annual South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA).
- DHEC investigating possible rabies exposure at upstate softball tournament
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is continuing its investigation of an incident in which players at a Spartanburg County softball tournament held July 13-15 could have been exposed to a rabid kitten, the agency announced today.
- National Advocacy Award Presented to SC Arts Leader
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
- The Americans for the Arts presented Betty Plumb, executive director of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the 2007 Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award by at its annual meeting June 3 in Las Vegas.
- Dorchester County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Summerville man who was attacked by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Nominations accepted For Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness awards
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
- COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness is accepting nominations for its 11th annual awards to honor outstanding leaders in the field of physical activity.
- Program to Preserve Emails from S.C. Soldiers Earns National History Award
Monday, July 23, 2007
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Fines Nevada Telemarketer $36,000
Monday, July 23, 2007
- Donors to receive full reimbursements
- State Museum Displays Suit of Original Drifter Bill Pinkney
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
- The South Carolina State Museum is displaying the tuxedo of Bill Pinkney, one of the legendary Drifters.
- State Museum Spins Yarns for Old and Young
Monday, July 16, 2007
- Members of the S.C. Storytelling Network present their best fables, fairy tales, historical and personal stories. July 21 at the South Carolina State Museum.
- $50,000 in Counterfeit Merchandise Confiscated in Williamsburg County
Friday, July 13, 2007
- Law enforcement tipped off by complaint of "inferior quality" of goods purchased. Johnsonville man arrested and charged.
- Secretary of State Announces $127,000 Counterfeit Merchandise Raid in Spartanburg County
Friday, July 13, 2007
- Four men arrested for trafficking and/or distribution of counterfeit merchandise.
- Greenville Public Hearing Will Focus on Medicare Fraud, Medicaid Transportation Contract and Office on Aging Budget
Friday, July 13, 2007
- Input from seniors and service agencies sought.
- SC Ag Council Meeting
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
- The summer meeting of the South Carolina Ag Council is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2007.
- Greenville County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Simpsonville man who was attacked by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- New laws regulate Santee Cooper Arkansas Blue Catfish
Monday, July 09, 2007
- Governor Mark Sanford and the General Assembly have approved a new law limiting the harvest of Arkansas Blue Catfish. The law applies to only the waters of Lake Marion, the Diversion Canal, the Rediversion Canal above St. Stephen Dam, and Lake Moultrie.
- DNR completes Santee Cooper striped bass stocking
Monday, July 09, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently completed the stocking of 2,840,000 hatchery raised striped bass fingerlings into Lakes Moultrie and Marion.
- Federal Grant Secured for Trident-area Alzheimer’s Project
Monday, July 09, 2007
- Lt. Governor's Office on Aging will coordinate U.S. Administration on Aging-funded project to increase access to Alzheimer's sevices in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
- SC Arts Commission Expands Administrative and Grants Support
Monday, July 09, 2007
- The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes new hires Jillian B. Owens and Jessica Galvano.
- Greenville County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Thursday, July 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Four people who were exposed to a stray cat are under the care of a physician after the cat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Thursday, July 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – People who want to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until August 10 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- Contact Office on Aging Hotline to Report Medicare Marketing Abuse
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
- The Lt. Governor's Office on Aging toll-free hotline is 1-800-868-9095
- York County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Monday, July 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Rock Hill woman who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- WHOLE FOODS FEATURES SC FOODS
Friday, June 29, 2007
- Whole Foods Market, a participant in the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Certified SC Grown program, invites shoppers to drop by for their Market Day event featuring South Carolina Specialty Foods.
- Museum Closing July 10 to July 30 As Expansion Work Continues
Friday, June 29, 2007
- July 4th – Celebrate with Beef Burgers
Friday, June 29, 2007
- July 4th Beef Burger – What better way to celebrate July 4th with family and friends than grilling beef burgers with various South Carolina grown products (corn-on-the-cob, tomatoes, watermelons and, of course, peach ice cream).
- Governor Sanford Proclaims July as South Carolina Peach Month
Friday, June 29, 2007
- Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed July as South Carolina Peach Month to show continued support of the state’s peach industry.
- DHEC Public Health Clinic reopens after fire
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
- ORANGEBURG – The Orangeburg County Public Health Department has reopened following Sunday’s fire, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Public Health Clinic temporarily closed because of fire
Monday, June 25, 2007
- ORANGEBURG – The Orangeburg County Public Health Clinic has been closed because of fire, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC’s Board meeting agenda set
Monday, June 25, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet at 4 p.m. June 26, 2007 via conference call.
- Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel leaders elected
Monday, June 25, 2007
- CHARLESTON – The Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel elected a new chairman and vice chairman at its scheduled meeting on June 22, 2007, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Steps You Can Take to Prevent Heat Stress
Monday, June 25, 2007
- Be Fire Smart About Fireworks This July 4th
Monday, June 25, 2007
- Mobile shelter to be tested in Loris
Monday, June 25, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A mobile emergency shelter to provide extra beds and treatment space for hospitals during an emergency will be a focal point of an exercise at the Loris Community Hospital June 25-27, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
- Community meeting set
Friday, June 22, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A meeting will be held July 12 at Hannah Pamplico High School in Florence County for the public to learn more about a permit application filed by Santee Cooper to construct a new power generation facility at Kingsburg, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces $523,000 Counterfeit Merchandise Raid and Multiple Arrests in Myrtle Beach
Thursday, June 21, 2007
- Consumers should be aware that this is the second raid on this area of North Ocean Boulevard in two years.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Thursday, June 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mosquito Control Awareness Week begins June 24
Thursday, June 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The drought may have briefly quieted the buzz from some of South Carolina’s most unwelcome guests but recent rains can provide nurseries for tiny, yet persistent, mosquitoes.
- Spartanburg County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Thursday, June 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Spartanburg County man who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Charleston County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Charleston County woman who was bitten by a raccoon is under the care of a physician after the raccoon tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- State Museum Excavates 30-Million-Year-Old Turtle
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
- Jim Knight, Curator of Natural History at the South Carolina State Museum, excavates a rare 30 million-year-old turtle shell fossil with the help of the Lowcountry Fossil Club.
- New laws for popular saltwater finfish
Friday, June 15, 2007
- New fisheries laws adding or changing catch limits and retention sizes on a number of recreationally important saltwater finfish species in South Carolina have been passed by the SC General Assembly and are now in place.
- Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel Meeting
Friday, June 15, 2007
- The Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel will meet on Friday, June 22.
- National HIV Testing Day events set for June 27
Thursday, June 14, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Events will be held throughout South Carolina in observance of National HIV Testing Day, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Saluda County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Thursday, June 14, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Saluda County man who was attacked by a bobcat is under the care of a physician after the bobcat tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Safe Kids safe swimming awareness PSA nationally recognized
Thursday, June 14, 2007
- SUMTER – Almost two years after her son Kai nearly drowned, Liz Lewis continues to help educate parents about swimming safety and how to protect their children. Last summer, the Lewis family was featured in a public service announcement about pool safety and protecting children from the risks associated with recreational waters.
- S.C. Tobacco Quitline exhausts supply of nicotine gum and patches
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Tobacco Quitline’s offer of free nicotine gum and patches has concluded after an outstanding response, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DNR stocks 100,000 trout in mountain streams
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently completed stocking more than 100,000 fingerling trout in about 40 mountain streams in northern Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties.
- DNR stocks striped and hybrid bass into Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently completed the stocking of 652,450 hatchery raised striped bass and 271,057 hybrid bass fingerlings into Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond.
- S.C. Tobacco Quitline offering nicotine replacement therapy to uninsured callers
Monday, June 11, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Tobacco Quitline will offer free nicotine patches and gum until June 30 to qualifying South Carolinians who want to quit using tobacco, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Moderate drought declared for South Carolina
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
- State and local Drought Response Committee members unanimously upgraded the drought level to "moderate" for the entire state of South Carolina during a meeting on Wednesday, June 6 in Columbia. The state agency representatives of the drought response committee declared an incipient drought on May 8.
- DHEC Region 7 earns national recognition
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 7, which serves Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials for readiness to respond to bioterrorism, new epidemics, natural disasters and other public health emergencies.
- SCDCA Presents "Homebuying 101" for Consumers
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will present a free one-day conference for prospective homebuyers.
- Technology Explores Space and Earth in New Exhibit
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
- Featuring spectacular views of outer space, this exhibit includes technology stations that allow guests to gaze at faraway planets and galaxies.
- Nuisance alligators are responsibility of property owners in South Carolina
Monday, June 04, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Alligator Management Program issues permits for the removal and disposition of nuisance alligators to property owners, property owners associations, property holding companies and local governments or their agents.
- Drought Response Committee to meet June 6 in Columbia
Monday, June 04, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will convene the South Carolina Drought Response Committee on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at 2 p.m.. The meeting will be held at the Ramage Conference Center, 1001 Bluff Road, State Farmers Market in Columbia.
- Spartanburg County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Friday, June 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A child from the Camp Croft area of Spartanburg County is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being attacked by a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Spartanburg County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Thursday, May 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Woodruff-area man is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being bitten by a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Datran Announces U.S. Facility in Piedmont, S.C.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
- $5 Million Investment to Bring 70 New Jobs to Greenville County
- S.C. joins multi-state eye infection investigation
Thursday, May 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA—Public health officials in South Carolina have joined the investigation of severe eye infections found in other parts of the country, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Sales and Use Tax to Increase
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
- State sales and use tax to increase one percent -- from five percent to six percent -- starting June 1, 2007.
- SCDCA Presents 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs presented recipients of 2007 Consumer Spirit Awards their medallions at the Statehouse.
- South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Joins South Carolina Business One Stop
Friday, May 25, 2007
- "If South Carolina businesses aren't aware of SCBOS, they are certainly missing a benefit provided to them by the State of South Carolina."
- S.C. OSHA Partners with Home Builders to Reduce Injuries
Thursday, May 24, 2007
- Be Fire Smart When Grilling
Thursday, May 24, 2007
- DNR courtesy boating inspections set during Memorial Day weekend
Thursday, May 24, 2007
- In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings.
- Foodborne illness risks rise with the temperature
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Here’s a quick quiz on food safety. What could be the dirtiest items in your kitchen?
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Monday, May 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Gov. Sanford Joins Harsco Track Technologies in Announcing Largest-Ever Order, Totaling More Than $350 Million From China
Monday, May 21, 2007
- Signing ceremony for order held in Greenville
- Boats and ATVs to be Featured at Surplus Auction
Monday, May 21, 2007
- Gov. Sanford and Sec. Taylor Welcome Assistant Sec. Wang and Chinese Delegation to South Carolina
Monday, May 21, 2007
- Visit Establishes First Ever MOU with S.C. and Finalizes Multi-Million Dollar Contract with Harsco Track Technologies
- Tri-state Stroke Summit to be held in Columbia
Friday, May 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Tri-State Stroke Summit will be held Monday in South Carolina for the first time to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Purchase next season’s hunting and fishing license in advance at www.SC.gov
Thursday, May 17, 2007
- State Museum Now Open Mondays in Summer
Thursday, May 17, 2007
- Enjoy seven days of fun at the South Carolina State Museum from Memorial Day to Labor Day! In addition to the regular Tuesday through Sunday schedule, the State Museum will be open on Mondays through the summer.
- State Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Credential
Thursday, May 17, 2007
- SC.Gov Honored By S.C. Tech Group
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- Over $700,000 Recovered for South Carolina Consumers from Debt Settlement Company
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has recovered over $700,000 for consumers from a Texas debt settlement company.
- DHEC observes Womens Health Week
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The eighth annual National Womens Health Week begins has begun, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinas women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier life.
- Free Museum Admission
Monday, May 14, 2007
- Beckman Center for Mental Health Services Names New Executive Director
Monday, May 14, 2007
- Melanie Gambrell, LPC, will begin the position July 2, 2007.
- Climate Registry established
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolina has joined over 30 states and tribal nations to establish The Climate Registry, a voluntary program within the state to track and report emissions of greenhouse gases, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- BAE Systems Announces Expansion of S.C. Operations
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
- Facility to Bring New Jobs to Aiken County
- State Museum Observes 90th Anniversary of WWI
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
- Learn about South Carolina's role on the home front in World War I through displays of photographs, uniforms, weapons, a horse-drawn ambulance wagon and more.
- State Surplus Property May Mega Sales Announced
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
- South Carolina MRC program achieves first-in-nation status
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA - South Carolina has become the first state to register Medical Reserve Corps for every county, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Charleston, Blythewood, Mount Pleasant and Columbia schools named year-end Champions of the Environment
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Four schools and seventeen student winners were awarded prizes on May 3 at the Champions of the Environment year-end celebration, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Public input requested for air monitoring network plan
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Comments on the Bureau of Air Quality’s annual monitoring network plan are requested from citizens and stakeholders by June 8, 2007, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- S.C. schools honored in national recycling competition
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Seven colleges and universities in South Carolina recycled nearly 1 million pounds of material as part of a nationwide competition, the S.C. Department of Health and Control reported today.
- Lexington County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Monday, May 07, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Lexington County man is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after being bitten by a raccoon that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State’s wetlands celebrated in May
Monday, May 07, 2007
- COLUMBIA – May has been proclaimed “South Carolina Wetlands Month” by Gov. Mark Sanford, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lt. Governor André Bauer and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina Carbonell Lead Discussion on the Future of Long Term Care
Monday, May 07, 2007
- South Carolina is at the forefront of new federal strategies
- DHEC names physicians of the year
Sunday, May 06, 2007
- HILTON HEAD – Two South Carolina physicians have been recognized for their service to public health by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- DHEC names All-Health Team 2007 student winners
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Columbia’s Girl Scout Troop 1242 took the first place gold award and $5,000 Tuesday from among eight school-based preventive health projects in the All-Health Team’s annual awards competition, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 6-12
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – During Drinking Water Week, May 6 through 12, South Carolinians are encouraged to learn more about their drinking water, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- State Museum Store Offers Discount
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
- The SC State Museum store, the Cotton Mill Exchange, will offer a 10% discount to state employees today.
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- BEACH grant comments sought
Monday, April 30, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolinians are encouraged to comment on beach monitoring and public notification under the federal Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC names assistant deputy commissioner for Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
Monday, April 30, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Marvin Pontiff has been appointed assistant deputy commissioner for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, the agency announced today.
- South Carolina Forestry Commission to Lend Investigators to Georgia
Monday, April 30, 2007
- DNR plans public auction May 23 in West Columbia
Friday, April 27, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Wednesday, May 23 in West Columbia.
- New materials for Georgetown area artificial reefs
Friday, April 27, 2007
- Artificial reefs off the coast of Georgetown were enhanced recently, with two deployment efforts of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
- DNR schedules youth fishing events around SC
Friday, April 27, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will host a series of youth fishing events around the state in May and June. Check individual events as age requirements for sites vary.
- NC, SC agree to temporary Jocassee access solution
Friday, April 27, 2007
- Agencies in North and South Carolina have agreed on a temporary solution to the problem of accessing the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges through North Carolina.
- Dorchester County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Friday, April 27, 2007
- COLUMBIA – An Dorchester County woman is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after coming into contact with a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Museum Store Offers State Employee Discount
Friday, April 27, 2007
- Save 10% at the Cotton Mill Exchange and Crescent Cafe on Wednesday, May 9.
- Governor Proclaims May is Mental Health Month
Thursday, April 26, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Mental Health aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces $101,000 Counterfeit Merchandise Raid and Arrest in Richland County
Thursday, April 26, 2007
- Phillip Morris Boykin, Jr. may face a fine up to $25,000 and/or five years in prison.
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter
Thursday, April 26, 2007
- SUMTER – Preparations are underway for the Sumter city and county mosquito control program and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Sumter County Public Health Department to begin spraying to reduce the mosquito population, DHEC announced today.
- Champions of the Environment gathering set
Thursday, April 26, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two overall champions will be announced during the 2007 Champions of the Environment year-end celebration May 3 at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Midwife council to meet, conduct oral exams
Thursday, April 26, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, May 9, with the oral examination of candidates for midwife licensure following the meeting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- S.C. Department of Commerce Salutes Fair Housing Month
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
- 2007 Marks the 39th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
- “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolinians who like to fish can go online for updated information to find out if the fish on their line is safe to eat or should be released because of possible contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- South Carolina Birth Defects Program Established
Monday, April 23, 2007
- Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the March of Dimes announce the launch of the South Carolina Birth Defects Program.
- LLR Announces Annual Safety Awards Winners
Friday, April 20, 2007
- Secretary of State Announces Spartanburg County Man Arrested on Second Offense of Distribution of Counterfeit Goods
Friday, April 20, 2007
- Norris Wayne Hines may face fine up to $50,000 and ten years in prison.
- The Arts Come Alive at the SC State Museum
Thursday, April 19, 2007
- This show and sale of work by some of South Carolina's best studio artists is offered in conjunction with Artista Vista and the Columbia Festival of the Arts. See contemporary art from more than 25 artists, view demonstrations and purchase pine needle baskets, paintings, pottery, mosaic compositions and much more.
- DHEC receives grant to fight SIDS
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – There is a new tool in the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome for the state Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 3 Public Health through a $4,000 grant from the C.J. Foundation, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings available
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Free screenings around the state for oral, head and neck cancers will highlight Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, April 16-22, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC urges South Carolinians to be aware of the risks and signs of stroke
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to reduce risk factors and recognize the warning signs of stroke.
- South Carolina Forestry Personnel Aid Georgia in Wildfire Fight
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
- The Forestry Commission is sending seven of its firefighters to assist Georgia officials in their fight against a major wildfire in the Okefenokee Swamp area.
- DHEC Home Health Services offering arthritis/fibromyalgia self-help course
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
- BENNETTSVILLE – DHEC Home Health Services is offering a self-help course to individuals diagnosed with arthritis and fibromyalgia, the S.C. Department of Health Environmental Control announced today.
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Fort Mill-based Schaeffler Group has been recognized for its environmental performance in 2006 by the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- 2007 All-Health Team awards ceremony
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The All-Health Team will hold its 2007 awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at The Cecil Tillis Center in Columbia, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Golden Strip Career Center named Champions of the Environment
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Golden Strip Career Center in Greenville has been named a Champion of the Environment for its sustainable herb and vegetable garden, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Gardeners, Take it from SC Farmers – protecting the back yard environment
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
- Gardeners and would be gardeners are invited to attend the Midlands Plant and Flower Festival, April 19-22, 2007 at the Columbia State Farmers Market, 1001 Bluff Road (across from Williams-Brice Stadium) in Columbia.
- Joint Statement by Hugh Weathers, Larry Yonce
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
- Larry Yonce, President of the SC Peach Council, and Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, issued a joint statement today after a meeting with South Carolina Peach Council members and others in the peach industry following the devastating blow from freezing and below freezing temperatures on Easter weekend.
- Spring Cleaning: Remember To Check Clothes Dryer Vents
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
- Red Flag Lifted for Parts of SC
Monday, April 09, 2007
- Forestry Commission lifts Red Flag Fire Alert in two-thirds of South Carolina.
- Starbucks Announces Intention to Build New U.S. Roasting Plant
Monday, April 09, 2007
- Calhoun County Facility to Roast, Package, and Ship Starbucks Premium Coffees to Southeast Markets
- Lawn mower exchange program announced
Monday, April 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A partnership program to exchange gasoline-powered lawn mowers for electric-powered mowers on April 21 in Columbia was announced at a news conference today, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Girl Scout Troop 1242 selected for All-Health Team
Monday, April 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Columbia’s Girl Scout Troop 1242 has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Healthy Communities project, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- adidas Group Announces New Facilities in S.C.
Friday, April 06, 2007
- $150 Million Investment Creates 1200 Jobs in Spartanburg County
- Keep illness at bay over Easter holiday
Thursday, April 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Too much Easter candy might not be the only cause of your child’s “tummy ache,” the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Kershaw County
Thursday, April 05, 2007
- CAMDEN – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April and May to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- USC Aiken Plans Week of Events to Celebrate Opening of Convocation Center
Thursday, April 05, 2007
- University Prepares to Open Newest Facility
- Abbeville County residents urged to avoid wild animals
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA – An Abbeville County man is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after coming into contact with a raccoon that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Consumer Affairs Warns About Meat Scam
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs warns consumers about reports of meat scams.
- Newborn screening for Tyrosinemia begins
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
- COLUMBIA -- Newborn screening for the three known forms of Tyrosinemia began in South Carolina April 2, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Google Inc. Officially Announces Plans to Open Data Center in S.C.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
- $600 Million Investment Brings 200 New Jobs to Berkeley County
- State Museum Celebrates Scottish Heritage
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
- Join us for a celebration of Scottish heritage. Enjoy Scottish music, Highland and Scottish country dancing, a display of clans' tables, Scottish merchandise and Highland games and golf activities for children.
- Volunteers help to restore oyster habitat
Monday, April 02, 2007
- Volunteers continue to support oyster habitat and restoration with shell bagging efforts. Recently, students from Winthrop University, James Island Charter High School and Illinois State University volunteered their time and service to bag recycled oyster shells at the Marine Resources Division for the SC Oyster Restoration and Enhancement (SCORE) program.
- Check-off for wildlife when doing state taxes
Monday, April 02, 2007
- Tax time is the perfect time to help protect South Carolina’s non-game animal and plant species by giving to the Endangered Wildlife Fund.
- Fountain Inn Elementary School group named Champions of the Environment
Monday, April 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Fountain Inn Elementary School group has been selected as the latest Champions of the Environment for its work on a project that is part of a larger clean-air initiative at the school, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- April is National Minority Health Month
Friday, March 30, 2007
- COLUMBIA – April is being observed as National Minority Health Month across the nation and in South Carolina by proclamation from Governor Mark Sanford, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- SC Health and Human Services Director Bids Farewell to Agency
Thursday, March 29, 2007
- State Museum Introduces New Cell Phone Audio Tour
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
- SC State Museum guests may now get audio tours of the exhibit Edmund Yaghjian: A Retrospective using their cell phones.
- S.C. Surplus Property Offering Game Worn Clemson Football and Baseball Pants for Sale Online
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
- South Carolina Celebrates Launch of Sprinter Van
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
- DaimlerChrysler Kicks Off Production with Gov. Sanford at Ladson Facility
- State Government Career Fair Set for Wednesday
Monday, March 26, 2007
- Star Fort Pond near Ninety Six opens April 4
Monday, March 26, 2007
- Star Fort Pond at Ninety Six National Historic Site in Greenwood County will open Wednesday, April 4 and remain open through Oct. 31.
- New boardwalk offers good viewing of wood storks at Dungannon Preserve
Monday, March 26, 2007
- A new boardwalk at the popular Dungannon Plantation Heritage Preserve near Hollywood in Charleston County will put visitors within good viewing range of a wood stork rookery just as the endangered birds are starting to nest.
- ACE Basin Adventure teacher workshop offered June 7-10
Monday, March 26, 2007
- Teachers from Colleton, Charleston, Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties are invited to participate in a free four-day adventure workshop in June.
- Hartwell/Russell shoreline project needs volunteers
Monday, March 26, 2007
- The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and its partner organizations were recently awarded a $34,476 grant to enhance fish habitat on two Savannah River reservoirs.
- Regulations established on seabird nesting islands
Monday, March 26, 2007
- The South Carolina Budget and Control Board entered into agreements last year with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, enabling the state natural resources agency DNR to designate and establish three barrier island bird sanctuaries.
- Ground-level Ozone forecasts begin with new date and new areas
Monday, March 26, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Forecasting for ground-level ozone concentrations in South Carolina begins April 1 and will include a new region and the addition of two counties to an existing forecast region, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Sara Collins Elementary School group named Champions of the Environment
Friday, March 23, 2007
- COLUMBIA – An organic gardening project has earned Sara Collins Elementary School recognition as Champions of the Environment, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC Region 8 public health office recruits volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps
Friday, March 23, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 public health office has received approval from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office to develop a Medical Reserve Corps to provide healthcare and other volunteers to supplement medical and public health staff during a disaster.
- Five Arts Organizations to Receive SC Arts Commission Grants
Thursday, March 22, 2007
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded Quarterly Project Support grants to five arts organizations across the state. The organizations are the City of Dillon, Dillon County; The Community Workshop Choir, Anderson County; Oconee Conservatory of Fine Arts, Oconee County; SC Hispanic Leadership Council, Richland County; and the Town of Ridgeway, Fairfield County.
- DHEC and partners conducting obesity educational forum
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – “Changing the Shape of South Carolina” will be the theme of the 2007 S.C. Obesity Conference on March 30, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Broad Creek conditionally approved shellfish areas reopened in Beaufort County
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in Broad Creek have reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced.
- 4th Annual Living History Day
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
- SUMTER – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Chesterfield County
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
- FLORENCE – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Darlington County
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
- FLORENCE – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- Pickens man wins 2006 Environmental Awareness Award
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
- Rick Huffman has been named winner of the 2006 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award. In a ceremony March 20 at the State House, Tom Davis, Gov. Mark Sanford's Chief of Staff, announced the winner and recognized Huffman for outstanding contributions toward the protection, conservation and improvement of South Carolina's natural resources.
- South Carolina Recognized for Pro-Business Climate
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
- State’s Economic Policies Praised for Retaining Jobs, Business
- Photo opportunity related to Fruits & Veggies – More Matters campaign
Monday, March 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Gadsden Elementary students are featured in the “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters!” campaign, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Lee County
Monday, March 19, 2007
- SUMTER – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- Fad free diets encouraged for March’s National Nutrition Month
Monday, March 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Diet fads may help but for a better approach for a healthful lifestyle is to be fad free, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Clarendon County
Monday, March 19, 2007
- MANNING – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- DHEC offering presentations on pandemic influenza
Monday, March 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA - Public health departments throughout South Carolina are offering free presentations on pandemic influenza to help businesses, churches, schools and other groups prepare should such a calamity strike, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC announces ‘More Matters’
Monday, March 19, 2007
- COLUMBIA — More matters! More fruits and vegetables, that is.
- Consumer Affairs Sponsors Shred Day
Monday, March 19, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will sponsor its 2nd Annual Shred Day at the Department on Tuesday, March 20.
- Consumer Affairs Releases 2006 Reports
Monday, March 19, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs announces the release of two reports on mortgage fraud and credit counseling at a press conference.
- South Carolina Announces New State Office in Toronto
Friday, March 16, 2007
- S.C. Canadian Office Will Recruit Investment and Bolster Trade Relations
- Lexington Area Tennis Association program selected for All-Health Team
Friday, March 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Lexington Area Tennis Association program has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Home School Tennis program, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Williamsburg County
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- KINGSTREE – Three area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention in Chesterfield and Darlington counties
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- FLORENCE – Area veterinarians are cooperating with local health departments during April to sponsor special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs. The shots cost only $3.
- State Government Career Fair Set for March 28 at State Museum
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- Southern Plant and Flower Festival – gardening for the birds . . . and bees . . . and butterflies!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- Spring arrives on March 21st. Earth Day is April 22nd. What better way to celebrate spring and Earth Day than to visit the Southern Plant and Flower Festival.
- eGAD! Educational Gourd Appreciation Day - April 21- Laurens, SC
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- The 2nd annual Educational Gourd Appreciation Day (eGAD) will be held April 21, 2007, at Ghost Creek Gourd Farm, 2108 Ghost Creek Road, Laurens, SC.
- Columbia Market Registers Farmers and Vendors
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- The Columbia State Farmers Market is now registering all farmers and vendors using the market for the 2007 produce season. Farmers who are registered will be able to lease stalls for the summer season.
- Weathers to Ride in “Best of America by Horseback” – March 17 - Fairfax, SC
Thursday, March 15, 2007
- Hugh Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture, and his wife, Blanche, will hit the trail on Saturday, March 17, 2007. They are scheduled to participate in a trail ride at Lakeview Plantation in Fairfax, SC, which has been chosen to be the filming location for the television show “Best of America by Horseback.”
- Charleston Student Advances to Washington, D.C. for National Poetry Finals
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
- Nine high school students from across the state competed in Columbia Saturday in the state competition for the national Poetry Out Loud contest. Samara L.A. Simmons, a student from Academic Magnet High School in Charleston, was selected to advance to the National Endowment of the Arts’ Poetry Out Loud national finals April 30 – May 1.
- State’s only fish lock offers underwater view; access limited
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
- Unique to the state and the Southeast, the fish lock at St. Stephen dam affords passage for fish migrating upstream to spawn, and permits visitors an underwater view through a glass window from March 15 through April 15. Due to heightened national security, visitors must make reservations in advance for tours.
- Forecast fair for turkey season; new look for 2007 turkey tags
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
- The 2007 wild turkey season runs March 31 through May 1 for all Wildlife Management Areas where turkey hunting is allowed and on private lands in 34 counties. The season opens March 15 and runs through May 1 on private lands only in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper and Orangeburg counties.
- DHEC urges citizens to ‘Fight the Bite’ with early spring mosquito awareness
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA – You will soon hear that all-too-familiar buzz of mosquitoes on the warm breeze.
- Seminar for public swimming pool operators set
Monday, March 12, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A free training seminar for public swimming pool managers and certified pool operators will be held March 15 at 9:00 a.m. in Bluffton to demonstrate equipment now being used to test water quality of public swimming pools, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Retrospective to Examine Career of S.C. Art Pioneer
Monday, March 12, 2007
- View more than 100 paintings and sketches by one of the most important South Carolina artists of the 20th century, Edmund Yaghjian.
- DHEC Region 8 Public Health office offering presentations on pandemic influenza
Monday, March 12, 2007
- BEAUFORT - Public health departments throughout South Carolina are offering free presentations on pandemic influenza to help businesses, churches, schools and other groups prepare should such a calamity strike, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- DHEC announces statewide worksite health promotion assessment
Monday, March 12, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Coalition for Obesity Prevention Efforts is coordinating a survey of current worksite health promotion practices, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Rabies vaccination clinics set
Friday, March 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – During April, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and many veterinarians across the state will join forces to help residents protect themselves and their pets from rabies.
- Department of Commerce Recognizes Accomplishments of Rural Leaders
Thursday, March 08, 2007
- Award winners saluted at Rural Summit
- Haier Announces Expansion of Camden Facility
Thursday, March 08, 2007
- New Product Launch Drives Expansion
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces $212,000 Counterfeit Merchandise Raid at Florence Flea Market
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
- Four arrested and charged with distribution of counterfeit goods and/or illegal distribution of recordings.
- Ballentine Elementary School selected for All-Health Team
Monday, March 05, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Ballentine Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team winner for its Get Healthy, BES program, which addresses health issues and obesity reduction in the school community, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Some Georgetown County shellfish beds reopen
Friday, March 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- “Conservation Courtyard” chosen latest Champion of the Environment
Friday, March 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA -- Hilton Head High School has been selected as the latest Champion of the Environment for their transformation of a neglected courtyard into an outdoor natural learning area, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- State Health Plan Provides Coverage for Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screening
Thursday, March 01, 2007
- Additional Competitive Grant Applications to be Accepted March 1-30
Thursday, March 01, 2007
- S.C. Medicaid Thanks Tipsters
Thursday, March 01, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services wishes to applaud those who report suspected fraud and abuse in the Medicaid system
- Lieutenant Governor André Bauer names Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. as Director of the Office on Aging
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
- SC Arts Commission Announces 2007 Verner Awards Recipients
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has announced the six recipients of the 2007 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards, the official Governor’s Awards for the Arts.
- Residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A Leesville man who was bitten by a dog that has tested positive for rabies is under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- South Carolina’s 2006 Exports Soar
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
- Exports Reveal Expansion and Opportunities in Developing Countries
- Celebrate Irish Heritage at the State Museum
Monday, February 26, 2007
- Enjoy Irish step-dancers Rince na h' Eireann, music by the Wild Irish band, special genealogy session and scavenger hunt for kids in this celebration of Irish heritage.
- Pageland Man Arrested for Timber Theft
Friday, February 23, 2007
- Forestry Commission agents arrest second person in Chesterfield County timber theft.
- Secretary of State Mark Hammond and Congressman Joe Wilson Welcome Ambassador of Bulgaria to South Carolina
Thursday, February 22, 2007
- Secretary Hammond and Ambassador Poptodorova Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Between the State of South Carolina and the Republic of Bulgaria.
- DHEC fire safety programs set for Florence and Camden
Thursday, February 22, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Fire safety education and smoke alarm installation programs funded by a grant from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will begin in the cities of Florence and Camden, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Drought Response Committee downgrades to “incipient” status
Thursday, February 22, 2007
- After receiving reports of improved hydrologic conditions, the SC Drought Response Committee voted Feb. 23 in Columbia to downgrade the Savannah Basin from the "moderate" category to "incipient."
- After Hours Panel To Discuss Payday Lending, Title Lending and Mortgage Scams
Thursday, February 22, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs will host a panel discussion for consumers about pertinent lending and mortgage issues across the state.
- DHEC links stomach illnesses at school to Norovirus
Sunday, February 18, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Recent gastrointestinal illnesses at North Myrtle Beach Elementary School in Horry County has been linked to Norovirus infection, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Some conditionally approved shellfish beds reopened in Beaufort County
Friday, February 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting area in Jenkins Creek and Battery Creek have reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced.
- Lee County Welcomes New Manufacturer
Friday, February 16, 2007
- Carolina Metal Finishing to Create 40 New Jobs
- Lt. Governor André Bauer Announces Living Well South Carolina
Friday, February 16, 2007
- Living Well South Carolina helps seniors manage chronic diseases.
- Largest donation ever by Hampton Fund to DNR
Friday, February 16, 2007
- The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy-making body of DNR, met in Charleston on February 16th and during the meeting formally accepted a monetary donation from the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Inc. This year marked the largest donation ever by the Hampton Fund at $179,425.
- Six salmonella cases in S.C. related to peanut butter warning
Thursday, February 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – South Carolina has six cases of illness related to today’s announced warning related to certain brands of peanut butter, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- ETV/DHEC program to address pandemic preparations in S.C.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
- There are few threats to public health as alarming as a deadly influenza pandemic. Scientists believe one could occur in the near future. There were three in the 20th century alone.
- Gadsden Elementary School selected for All-Health Team
Thursday, February 15, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Gadsden Elementary School has been selected as an All-Health Team Winner for their “Green Thumb Club,” the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Cytec Announces Expansion in Greenville
Thursday, February 15, 2007
- Carbon Fiber Project Brings $150 Million Investment, 225 New Jobs
- Carolina Natural
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
- New South Carolina Arts License Plate is Unveiled
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
- The South Carolina Arts Commission has unveiled the new “Driven by the Arts” license plate. It can now be ordered at www.SouthCarolinaArts.com, and will be available at the SCDMV by late spring.
- Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. to Expand Lexington County Manufacturing Operations
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
- Expansion Brings More Than 70 New Jobs, $25 Million Investment
- Recall Release #011-2007, Pasta and Meatballs, Underprocessed
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
- COLUMBIA, SC - Hugh Weathers, Commissioner, and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture forward the following recall notificiation from the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service regarding underprocessed pasta and meatballs that were shipped to retail establishments nationwide.
- Catawba Community Mental Health Center Names New Executive Director
Thursday, February 08, 2007
- Paul J. Cornely, Ph.D., M.P.H., will assume the post March 12, 2007.
- SCDCA Sponsors National Consumer Protection Month
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is encouraging everyone to read up and reach out about consumer protection this month.
- Two schools receive DHEC Donna Bates Memorial Award
Monday, February 12, 2007
- CHARLESTON – Ruffin Middle School in Colleton County and the Academy for the Arts, Science and Technology in Horry County have been awarded the 2007 Donna Bates Memorial Award for coastal environmental education activities, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Jocassee, Turtle Island named Audubon Important Bird Areas
Friday, February 09, 2007
- Two tracts have recently been designated as Important Bird Areas by Audubon South Carolina. The Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges and Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area met several of the nominating criteria to be included on the list.
- Recycling oyster shells benefits local environment
Friday, February 09, 2007
- Oyster shell recycling efforts have resulted in the collection of more than 7,000 bushels of oyster shells this season, with a few months of collection opportunities remaining.
- Graniteville health screenings start Feb. 15
Friday, February 09, 2007
- AIKEN – The Aiken County Health Department and Aiken Regional Medical Center will begin a second round of health screenings Feb. 15 for Graniteville residents affected by the Jan. 6, 2005 chlorine spill, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lexington Arson Suspect Indicted
Friday, February 09, 2007
- A Lexington County man is bound over for trial in a woods arson spree.
- Marine education opportunity for Title One schools
Thursday, February 08, 2007
- DNR free marine educational program, funded by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, is available for fifth through twelfth grade classes that are a part of Title One or Title One eligible schools in the coastal counties of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry.
- Charleston businesswoman named to S.C. Natural Resources Board
Thursday, February 08, 2007
- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has appointed Caroline C. Rhodes of Charleston to represent the state’s First Congressional District on the S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
- Don't Let Physical Fitness Contracts Work You Over
Thursday, February 08, 2007
- SCDCA warns consumers about entering a physical fitness contract that may be difficult and expensive to leave.
- National Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 4 – 10, Draws Attention to Young Children Being at High Risk for Burn Injuries
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
- Play Safe! Be Safe!
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
- Staples, Inc. to Open New Office in Columbia, South Carolina
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
- Shared Services Center to Bring 250 New Jobs, Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Richland County
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 1
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
- COLUMBIA - The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet Thursday, March 1, at 1 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia.
- Consumer Affairs Recovers $142,000 in Refunds for Consumers
Monday, February 05, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is recovering over $142,000 in consumer refunds from Clean Credit USA.
- Special "After Hours" Session To Discuss Tax Scams and Refunds
Monday, February 05, 2007
- The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs' 2007 "After Hours" sessions will begin with afternoon and evening presentations on tax scams and rapid refunds.
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas closed
Friday, February 02, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish harvesting areas in Battery Creek and Jenkins Creek were closed Friday morning because of excessive amounts of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- ‘Doing My Part For The Environment’ theme for Champions competition
Thursday, February 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Entries are now being accepted for Champions of the Environment’s 2007 Environmental Awareness Competition for Middle School Students, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Get Fire Smart About Careless Smoking
Thursday, February 01, 2007
- DHEC issues final report on 2006 S.C. West Nile virus season
Thursday, February 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – During the 2006 West Nile virus season in South Carolina, 51 West Nile virus positives were identified, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- DHEC urges healthy lifestyle habits for American Heart Month
Thursday, February 01, 2007
- COLUMBIA – February is American Heart Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to adopt healthy lifestyle habits that can help reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke.
- New equipment for infant hearing testing approved
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Five audiology practices around the state have been selected to receive new equipment to be used in follow up services for infants born with potential hearing problems, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events scheduled
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Activities will be held around the state Feb. 7 to highlight the impact of HIV/AIDS on African-American communities, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Participate in LLR’s Annual Safety Awards
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
- Feb. 6 grant proposal meeting for Lynches Scenic River Trail
Monday, January 29, 2007
- DNR will hold a public meeting on Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Woods Bay State Natural Area to discuss a grant application to the South Carolina State Trails Program. If awarded, the grant will fund the study, development and publication of a river trail guide for the Lynches Scenic River. The public is encouraged to attend and submit comments.
- Archaeological excavations open at Great Pee Dee March 12
Monday, January 29, 2007
- The 11th Annual Johannes Kolb Archaeology and Education Project will be March 12-23 at Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve, a 2,725-acre preserve in Darlington County owned and managed by DNR.
- Nomination Period for South Carolina Senior Awards Extended
Thursday, January 25, 2007
- Nominations for the Outstanding Older South Carolinian and other awards can be made to the Lt. Governor's Office on Aging.
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Individuals who wish to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until Feb. 23 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today.
- DHEC closes some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds
Monday, January 22, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been closed to harvesting because of rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Edisto Elementary School selected for All-Health Team
Monday, January 22, 2007
- COLUMBIA - Edisto Elementary School has been selected for the All-Health Team because of their Wellness Treasure Trail project, which promotes health awareness through physical activity, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- LIFESMARTS ONLINE COMPETITION STILL OPEN TO STUDENTS
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
- SCDCA hosts an annual competition that tests students’ knowledge on consumer issues.
- THE TRUTH ABOUT TAX REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
- SCDCA warns consumers about obtaining rapid refund anticipation loans.
- Kennametal Breaks Ground in South Carolina
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
- Facility Brings 100 New Jobs to Lancaster County
- Kelly Mill Middle School group named Champions of the Environment
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
- COLUMBIA – A group of students at Kelly Mill Middle School in Blythewood has been named Champions of the Environment for its wetland studies, and for encouraging others to protect water quantity and quality, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Commercial shrimp season to close Jan. 15
Friday, January 12, 2007
- DNR will close the SC commercial shrimping season in state waters on January 15th at 7:00 p.m. Provisional trawling areas along the seaward state water line will close January 20th at 7:00 p.m. The spring white roe shrimp crop was above average and the summer brown shrimp catches were the lowest recorded over the course of the season since 1979.
- Public invited to review Little Pee Dee Scenic River Management Plan
Friday, January 12, 2007
- The public is invited to review the final draft of the Little Pee Dee Scenic River Management Plan and provide comments. The Little Pee Dee River of Dillon County was designated a State Scenic River by the General Assembly in May of 2005.
- Camp Burnt Gin accepting applications for campers and staff
Friday, January 12, 2007
- COLUMBIA -- Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for children, teenagers and young adults who have a physical disability or chronic illness, is accepting applications for staff and for children to attend the camp’s 2007 season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lee’s General Order #9 and Flag Display Opening January 19, 2006
Friday, January 12, 2007
- SC Rural Summit Scheduled for March 5-6 in North Charleston
Thursday, January 11, 2007
- Conference to focus on community development for a changing world
- Murrells Inlet shellfish beds reopened
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet have reopened this morning, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Santee Cooper striped bass meetings get started Jan. 11
Friday, January 05, 2007
- DNR Freshwater Fisheries Section will hold a series of public meetings around the state in January and February regarding striped bass management in the Santee Cooper system.
- Cooper River Bridge materials enhance marine artificial reefs
Friday, January 05, 2007
- South Carolina’s marine artificial reefs, managed by DNR, received more than 240,000 tons of concrete and steel rubble, materials that were once a part of the Grace Memorial and Silas N. Pearman Bridges.
- South Carolina Leads US in Recycling Tires
Friday, January 05, 2007
- 8.2 million tires recycled in 2005
- Smithsonian Author Presents Hope Diamond Program at S.C. State Museum
Friday, January 05, 2007
- Smithsonian Author, Richard Kurin,will present a lecture and a book signing of his new book, "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem."
- Museum Road Show Comes to the S.C. State Museum
Friday, January 05, 2007
- Experts will appraise art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture and jewelry at the S.C. State Museum on Saturday, January 13.
- Quality Counts
Thursday, January 04, 2007
- SC accountability system ranked at the top of national report.
- North Charleston residents warned to avoid wild animals
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
- COLUMBIA – Two North Charleston adults and one child are receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after coming into contact with a fox that has tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Richland County residents alerted about danger of strays; advised to vaccinate pets
Friday, December 29, 2006
- COLUMBIA – Two people in Columbia who were exposed to rabies by a stray cat are under a doctor’s care and receiving inoculations to prevent rabies after the cat tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Bald eagles in SC continue recovery
Friday, December 29, 2006
- 2006 survey results assessing the bald eagle’s recovery show that sightings in South Carolina were up this year, 581, a slight increase from last year’s tally of 536.
- DNR protects 39,535 acres in 2006, largest amount ever in one year
Friday, December 29, 2006
- DNR Habitat Protection Section protected five different properties during the 2006 calendar year, comprising 39,535 acres. It represents the largest annual amount of acreage ever protected in the history of the department.
- Christmas trees can help fish, wildlife after the holidays
Friday, December 29, 2006
- Instead of letting your Christmas tree take up space in a landfill this year, state natural resources officials suggest sinking it, beaching it, mulching it or piling it up for wildlife.
- Pelion Man Arrested for Woods Arson
Thursday, December 28, 2006