January is National Radon Action Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to become familiar with the risks of radon when it’s present inside homes.
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News from around the state
Governor Announces Executive Budget
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Governor Henry McMaster has announced the FY 2021-2022 Executive Budget.
2020 Weather And Climate Summary Available
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2020 was an unforgettable year in the weather for South and North Carolina. We were affected by parts of 10 tropical systems including a direct strike by Hurricane Isaias, we experienced record warmth, and dealt with exceptionally heavy rainfall.
S.C. Public Health Officials Provide Update On COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today (Dec. 31) provided the following update on the state’s distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including the state’s progress in vaccinating those in Phase 1a and ongoing efforts to protect the health and safety of all South Carolinians:
U.S. Attorney Warns Public About Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
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With the Coronavirus vaccine being distributed across the country, United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. warns South Carolinians to be on high alert for fraudsters seeking to take advantage of the pandemic.
Howard Named Executive Director Of S.C. Land Trust Network
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The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of the organization’s first Executive Director, Jennifer Howard.
South Carolinians Urged To Take Advantage Of Motor Fuel Income Tax Credit
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds you to gather your 2020 gas and vehicle maintenance receipts before filing your taxes next year.
Organize Tax Records Now
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It may seem like a long way off, but next year’s tax season will begin next month. Organizing and preparing now can save you time, headaches, and even money next year.
1.7 Million Veterans’ Wreaths Placed In U.S.
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On Dec. 19 on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in every state honored our nation’s heroes by safely placing a total of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths on their headstones and remembering them, by saying each name out loud.
DHEC Vital Records System Upgraded
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When the calendar rolls over at the end of this month into a new year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Office of Vital Statistics will roll out its new, fully web-based system to generate customer-friendly birth and death certificates.