The South Carolina State Election Commission met today and certified the results of the 2022 General Election.
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News from around the state
Consumers Warned About Utility Scams
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South Carolina utilities have joined with South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) for Utility Scam Awareness Day to warn consumers about utility imposter scams as consumers turn on their heat for the winter.
SCDPS Urges Caution During Thanksgiving Travel Period
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is urging motorists that are planning to travel this Thanksgiving week to slow down and pay attention behind the wheel.
State Agencies Triple Spending On Travel In 2022
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State agencies collectively tripled their spending on travel in fiscal year 2022 compared to amounts spent a year earlier.
Forestry Has Huge Economic Impact On South Carolina’s Economy
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South Carolina Forestry Commission officials announced the economic impact of the state’s forestry sector Thursday, citing a recently commissioned Economic Impact Analysis for Planning (IMPLAN) study.
FMU Welcomes New Vice-President Of Communications
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Francis Marion has ushered in a new Vice-President of Communications, Anna Todd.
Fort Jackson Starts Serving Thanksgiving Dinner On Nov. 23 To Ensure All Get A Meal
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Many trainees and soldiers at Fort Jackson will start enjoying a thanksgiving feast a day early on Nov. 23 for either lunch or dinner depending on their training schedule.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Being Observed
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During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 23-29), the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages residents to learn the dangers of lead exposure and how to protect themselves and their families from it.
Turnout Breaks Record on First Day Of Early Voting For 2022 General Election
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As of late this afternoon approximately 40,000 people had already voted early, nearly doubling the previous one-day record for early voting set on June 10, the last day of early voting in the Statewide Primaries.
Social Security Benefits To Increase 8.7 Percent In 2023
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced.