Category: State

News from around the state

Looking for an At-home or In-person COVID-19 Test? What To Know Before You Go

The news is filled with stories of long lines at in-person COVID testing sites across the country. Reports of limited supplies of at-home tests kits have consumers headed online to see what they can buy.

South Carolina Passes One Million Mark For Total COVID-19 Cases

On New Year’s Day, South Carolina officially surpassed the one million mark for total COVID-19 cases, a milestone reached as the state is in the middle of an unprecedented wave of new cases spurred by the omicron variant.

Hospitals And Doctors Offices Being Overwhelmed

As COVID-19 cases reach record levels in South Carolina, hospitals and doctors’ offices are once again being overwhelmed by patients with COVID-19, the flu, and other illnesses or injuries.

COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance Updated

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is updating its isolation and quarantine guidance to reflect certain aspects of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated federal guidance issued earlier this week.

SLED Investigating Officer Involved Shooting In Florence County

0 SLED INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN FLORENCE COUNTY Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident from Wednesday where an armed man was shot and killed during a confrontation with a deputy from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. The subject has been identified by the Florence County Coroner as Abdul…

Governor McMaster Announces 2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish appointed three chefs to serve as South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2022.

Carolina Gas Prices Averaged $2.82 (NC) And $2.75 (SC) In 2021

After a year mostly characterized by rising gas prices, 2021 ended with prices slowly moving lower.

Sober Or Slammer Effort Kicks Off

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners held multiple news conferences across the state to alert motorists that troopers and officers will be cracking down on impaired driving during the holiday season with the kickoff of the Sober or Slammer!

DHEC Urges Eligible South Carolinians To Get Their Flu Shots Amid Recent Spike In Cases

As we enter the heart of flu season with cases rising higher than they have in recent years, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is strongly encouraging flu shots for all eligible residents.

Toy Safety Is Always In Season

As the holiday season brings the promise of new toys to many children all over South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds parents that being mindful of toy safety is always in season.