Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021 and can begin scheduling their appointments.
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Driver Suspension Eligibility Week Is March 15-19
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The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will hold the 2021 Driver Suspension Eligibility Week statewide for drivers with licenses suspended for various reasons March 15 – 19, 2021.
Red Cross Calls For Blood And Platelet Donors
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The American Red Cross is calling for all eligible blood and platelet donors to make an appointment to give to help offset the weather-related shortfall in donations across the country.
U.S. Attorney Seeks Public’s Help To Fight Human Trafficking
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Following last month’s recognition as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, United States Attorney Peter McCoy is urging the public to continue raising awareness about human trafficking and support efforts to fight modern-day slavery in South Carolina.
Scammers Using Same Old Tactics In New Year
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It’s a new year but scammers are still using the same old tactics to try and steal consumers’ information and money.
Great Backyard Bird Count Is February 12-15
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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will conduct an annual Baltimore Oriole Winter Survey Feb. 12-15, in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Purple Martins Spotted In South Carolina
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In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina.
FEMA Obligates $2.6 Million To South Carolina For COVID-19 Vaccination Costs
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated $2.6 million to the State of South Carolina for costs for the COVID-19 vaccine mission.
South Carolina Ranks Fifth In Nation for COVID-19 Vaccine Use For Second Consecutive Week
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0 COLUMBIA, S.C. – A new national report shows South Carolina now ranks fifth in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses put into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a national healthcare information forum, released its daily “States ranked by percentage of COVID-19 vaccines administered” report earlier today and South…
Tax Breaks Available For South Carolina Parents
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During the 2020 tax season, more than 1.5 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina parents, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR).