Each year, taxpayers’ personal information is compromised through phishing scams or by unscrupulous tax preparers. With tax season underway, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) wants taxpayers to be aware of tax-related fraud.
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News from around the state
Dire Need For Blood Across The Nation
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While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Carolinas Gas Prices Don’t Move Much Despite Rising Crude Prices
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Gas prices in the Carolinas haven’t moved much, even as the price of crude rises to multi-year highs.
More SC Families Say “YES” To Organ Donation In 2021 Than Any Previous Year
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During unprecedented times, South Carolinians find the courage to give.
SCDOR To Begin Accepting Individual Income Tax Returns On January 24th
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns for tax year 2021 on January 24, 2022, consistent with the date announced by the IRS.
Red Cross Facing National Blood Crisis
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The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Governor Announces 2022-2023 Executive Budget
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Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2022-2023 Executive Budget and provided his recommendations on how funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) should be invested by the General Assembly.
COVID-19 Booster Recommendations Expand
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced January 5 that it recommends children as young as 12 receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster at least five months after they finish the primary vaccine series, and the South Carolina Department of Health of Control (DHEC) supports this recommendation for having children “maximally vaccinated” against COVID-19, meaning they have received their initial vaccine series plus a booster.
DHEC Urging Residents To Become Familiar With Risks Of Radon
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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to become familiar with the risks of radon when it’s present inside a home.
The Biden Administration To Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests To Americans For Free
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To help ensure Americans have tests on hand if a need arises, the Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to give to Americans for free. A half-billion tests will be available for order on January 19th and will be mailed directly to American households.