Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-13 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session to take up enhanced penalties for illegal gun possession, bond reform, the General Appropriations Act, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, and other matters of public importance beginning Tuesday, May 16.
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DHEC Welcomes Richmond To South Carolina Board Of Health And Environmental Control
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is pleased to welcome Dr. William D. Richmond as its newest board member representing Congressional District 7.
Gov. Henry McMaster Appoints Brian Gaines As Comptroller General
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Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2023-12, appointing S.C. Department of Administration Executive Budget Director Brian Gaines as the state’s next Comptroller General.
Food And Beverage Working Group Sends Recommendations To Congress After Year-Long Analysis Of Amtrak Onboard Service
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After a year of study, the Amtrak Food & Beverage Working Group has included nearly two dozen recommendations in its report to Congress – ranging from simple steps like clear ingredients lists and new efforts around waste control to comprehensive technology improvements such as using satellite-based internet connectivity to keep food items appropriately stocked and allow on-board purchases.
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites, Rapid Test Pick-up, And Vaccination Clinics For May 15-19, 2023
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Free COVID-19 Testing Sites, Rapid Test Pick-up, And Vaccination Clinics For May 15-19, 2023, for the Pee Dee Region
Olivia And Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names For 2022
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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2022.
DHEC Urges Expectant Parents to Monitor Baby Health by ‘Counting the Kicks’
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is committed to improving maternal health and birth outcomes for South Carolina families.
USPS, Postal Inspection Service Roll Out Expanded Crime Prevention Measures To Crack Down On Mail Theft
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The United States Postal Service (Postal Service) and United States Postal Inspection Service (Postal Inspection Service) today announced expanded actions to protect Postal employees and the security of the nation’s mail and packages as threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents have escalated concurrently with a national rise in crime.
Coroner Releases Names Of Two People Who Drowned In Car Accident
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Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley has released the names of the two people whose car ran off Highway 301 North into a body of water on May 5, 2023.
‘Battle Of The Badges’ Blood Drive To Be Held May 10th
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A blood drive will be held May 10th from 12 noon-7:00 p.m. at the City of Dillon Wellness Center.