South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is announcing an end to the federally-approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (supplements) to all South Carolina households effective August 1, 2021.
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S.C. State Fair Accepting Entries For Competitive Exhibits
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The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits now through Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.
SCEMD Monitors Hurricane Elsa
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The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Hurricane Elsa, which forecasters say could affect the South Carolina next week.
Travel For Independence Day To Be Second-Highest On Record
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Travel continues to rebound after a year-long pandemic. AAA forecasts travel volumes for Independence Day will be the second-highest on record; nearing the highs set in 2019.
COVID-19 Vaccination Amid Delta Variant Case Increase
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Following the CDC’s announcement that the COVID-19 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant has been classified as a Variant of Concern (VOC), the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is doubling down on its call for all eligible people to get vaccinated.
DHEC Urges Parents Of Children 12 And Older To Get Their Children Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Before Summer
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With summer break on the horizon, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging parents to get their children, ages 12 and up, vaccinated as soon as possible to protect against COVID-19.
DHEC Announces Expansion Of Vaccination Homebound Project To All 46 Counties
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In its ongoing effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to rural and underserved parts of the state, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is expanding its Vaccination Homebound Project to all 46 counties. The statewide program launched Monday, June 1 and will run through December 2021.
NOAA Predicting Above-Normal Hurricane Season
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
Partnership Provides Childcare Scholarships For Families
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Siblings of four-year-olds enrolled in the First Steps 4K program now qualify for child care scholarships thanks to a partnership between SC First Steps and the SC Department of Social Services.
WIC Program Making It Easier To Temporarily Purchase More Healthy Produce
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South Carolina’s Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is making it easier for program participants to purchase more healthy produce by temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruit and vegetable purchases beginning June 1, 2021.