Category: State

News from around the state

Buckle Up, South Carolina Enforcement Campaign To Run May 23rd-June 5th

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide announce the kickoff of the annual Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) high visibility statewide safety belt enforcement, public information and education campaign which will run May 23 through June 5.

DHEC Urges Public To Take Proper Precautions As COVID-19 Cases Rise In State

As cases of COVID-19 rise in the state and across the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents to monitor the most effective indicators of COVID-19 severity –weekly hospitalizations and deaths data – and continue to take the proper measures to prevent getting a severe case of the virus.

AAA: Gas Prices in the Carolinas Spike as Oil Trends More Expensive

Motorists in the Carolinas are spending a lot more at the pump as the price of gasoline moves gradually higher.

SCDSS Launches Online Central Registry And Database System

SCDSS is proud to announce the launch of the state’s Online Central Registry and Database system.

DHEC Recommends Second COVID-19 Booster Shot For Certain Individuals

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is recommending a second, COVID-19 booster shot for certain individuals to further prevent severe cases in higher risk groups.

Carolinas Gas Prices Are On Downward Trend

Gas prices in the Carolinas are still on the downward trend as President Biden’s decision to release one million barrels of oil per day for six months (180 million barrels) from the SPR (Strategic Petroleum Reserve) aided in sending the global price of crude falling to near $100 bbl. The release is intended to stem rising energy prices.

WIC Families Get Temporary Increase

The South Carolina Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is extending the temporary increase of the cash value benefits (CVB) for fruit and vegetable purchases through September 30, 2022.

National Poison Prevention Month Being Observed

The Palmetto Poison Center invites the public to join them in observing National Poison Prevention Week, which began on March 20, 2022.

Fuel Prices Decline From Record Highs

The price of oil suffered steep losses last week, enabling the price of gasoline to back off from record highs. The lower global price of crude oil is now more than $20 cheaper and hovering near $105/bbl.

Residents Can Help DHEC Track West Nile Virus Through Dead Bird Submission

Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) track West Nile virus this spring and summer by submitting certain species of dead birds for lab testing.