Harvest Hope Food Bank is dedicated to ending hunger in Dillon County and works with faith partners, businesses and civic groups to indentify pockets of poverty and hunger in the community.
HHS Launches BeTobaccoFree.gov
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Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the launch of BeTobaccoFree.gov, a comprehensive website providing one-stop access to the best and most up-to-date tobacco-related information from across its agencies. This
EPA Focuses on Food Waste For 15th Annual America Recycles Day
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Today, on the 15th annual America Recycles Day, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewed its commitment to helping Americans reduce wasted food by working with grocers, universities, stadiums and other venues through its Sustainable Materials Management Food Recovery Challenge.
W. Lee Flowers Expanding
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W. Lee Flowers and Company, a wholesale grocery company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Florence County. The $6.5 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4th
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Daylight Saving Time ends November 4th. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Two Dillon Women Charged With Theft Of Government Funds
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United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced that a Federal Grand Jury sitting in Florence has returned indictments on two Dillon women.
Wiggins To Be On Guest Panel At UNCP
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On November 8, 2012, the Mary Livermore Library will be celebrating the University’s 100th Anniversary with a panel discussion about the lives and achievements of two extraordinary UNCP men: James K. Braboy and Dr. English Jones.
State Reports First Case Of Fungal Meningitis Associated With Outbreak
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South Carolina health officials are reporting the first probable case of fungal meningitis in a state resident related to the ongoing multistate investigation of steroid injections from a potentially contaminated product called methylprednisolone acetate, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
DEW To Make Staffing Adjustments
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In a move to align its personnel to better reflect workforce service needs due to the elimination of federal funding for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB) programs, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced that it will make adjustments to agency staffing levels across the state.