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.
Category: State
News from around the state
Food And Beverage Working Group Sends Recommendations To Congress After Year-Long Analysis Of Amtrak Onboard Service
by •
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.
Olivia And Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names For 2022
by •
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’
by •
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
by •
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.
May Is Older Americans Month
by •
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month and encourages all South Carolinians to recognize the vital role older adults play in communities across the Palmetto State.
May Recognized As Mental Health Awareness Month
by •
May is a special month that is recognized worldwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we focus on the importance of mental health and the role it plays in our lives.
May Is Stroke Awareness Month
by •
Stroke is the No. 1 cause of preventable disability and the fifth leading killer in the nation. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable, yet it is expected that nearly 750,000 people in the United States will have a stroke this year. On average, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds.
SCDSS Recognizes May As Foster Care Awareness Month
by •
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recognizes May as Foster Care Awareness Month to highlight the important role that kinship caregivers, foster parents, and relatives play in working together with families to achieve reunification for children and youth in foster care. Their collaborative efforts are essential in helping to strengthen families in South Carolina.
Mental Health Month Being Observed
by •
Most of us have no problem talking about our health. We share details about our allergies, back and body pains, headaches, diabetes, blood pressure, and even our struggles with weight. We go to the doctor when we’re sick or hurting.