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News from around the state

Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season Draws To End

The extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close with a record-breaking 30 named storms and 12 landfalling storms in the continental United States. While the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, tropical storms may continue to develop past that day.

State To Receive First COVID-19 Vaccine

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Monday announced that South Carolina received its first COVID-19 vaccine.

S.C. Public Health Officials Say State Is At Pivotal Point In COVID-19 Pandemic

On Dec. 4, South Carolina reported the highest number of daily cases than at any time throughout the pandemic, with more than 2,500 new cases of COVID-19.

Walmart Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center

Walmart broke ground on its nearly 3-million-square-foot Walmart Ridgeville Import Distribution Center in Dorchester County, South Carolina.

More Than $3.5 Million Investment Will Create 41 New Jobs In Horry County

Skutchi Designs, Inc., a national contract office furniture company, announced plans to expand operations in Horry County. The more than $3.5 million investment will create 41 new jobs.

Public Reminded To Prepare For Winter Weather

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of November 29 through December 8, 2020, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

South Carolina Sees Increased COVID-19 Testing In Advance Of Thanksgiving

As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain vigilant and practice known public health safety measures.

Take Precautions Against COVID-19 During Holidays

As we approach the holiday season and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike across South Carolina and the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) urge all South Carolinians to rededicate themselves to individual actions to protect public health amid this pandemic.

DHEC Offers Tips For Safer Thanksgiving During Pandemic

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) offered recommendations for a safer Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DHEC Publishes South Carolina’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

On Oct. 16, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan. The overarching goal of this vaccination plan is the equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state, based on the most current federal guidance and recommendations.