South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association announces Henry Lewis as its first Executive Director
April 14, 2021
The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA) announced that veteran EMS administrator and South Carolina native Henry Lewis has been hired as its first Executive Director. After a nationwide…
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City of Charleston holds online public meeting for Ashley River Crossing project
April 14, 2021
The city of Charleston is seeking public comment on the Ashley River Crossing project, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley and downtown Charleston. Why it matters: With…
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DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine
April 13, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released the following statement concerning the federal announcement about the Janssen vaccine, also referred to as the Johnson & Johnson…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 9, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Berkeley County completes Dirt-to-Pave projects in rural communities
April 8, 2021
Berkeley County has completed five Dirt-to-Pave projects in rural communities across the County. These five projects total approximately three miles in length. Berkeley County Roads and Bridges completed two of…
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DHL Supply Chain establishing operations in Cherokee County
April 7, 2021
More than $92.7 million investment will create 249 new jobs DHL Supply Chain (DHL), a U.S. leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to grow…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director
April 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…
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Charleston Essentials Market to return to Marion Square with COVID-19 restrictions in place
April 6, 2021
Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the Charleston Farmers Market will return to Marion Square in its essentials-only format on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from…
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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River
April 5, 2021Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…
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Charleston Sister Cities International presents CSCI 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Freetown, Sierra Leone Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE
April 1, 2021Charleston Sister Cities International (CSCI) is honored to award Her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with the 2021 CSCI Woman of the Year Award in recognition…
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Berkeley County to launch digital plans review process April 5
April 1, 2021
Will Streamline Efficiency Across Multiple Departments Berkeley County will launch a digital plans review process on Monday, April 5 called “E-Review”. This electronic submittal process will help maximize efficiency across the…
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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City of Charleston seeks public input on draft Climate Action Plan
March 23, 2021
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability has released the draft strategies and action items for the Climate Action Plan and is seeking public input to help shape…
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Public engagement sought for final phase of Charleston City Plan
March 23, 2021
Charleston residents are invited to participate in the upcoming final round of community engagement for the Charleston City Plan, where they will have the opportunity to review segments of the…
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The life, loss, and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier
March 23, 2021Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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Berkeley County appoints Deputy County Supervisors
March 18, 2021Berkeley County has appointed two new Deputy County Supervisors to serve under the County Supervisor and ensure efficient and effective delivery of services consistent with County objectives. Ashley Powell has been hired…
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USDA increases funding limits for the Revolving Fund Program to help expand access to rural water and wastewater infrastructure
March 17, 2021
Columbia, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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City awarded HUD CDBG-MIT grant to alleviate flooding in medical district
March 11, 2021
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the city of Charleston was awarded $10 million from the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Program to construct the Medical District Drainage Tunnel…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of over 600,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
March 9, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that more than 600,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program, including over 3,500 $50 rebate checks that were issued…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names South Carolina’s first Chief Resilience Officer
March 9, 2021
SCDRO Director Ben Duncan to Lead S.C. Office of Resilience Governor Henry McMaster today named the director of South Carolina’s Disaster Recovery Office (SCDRO), Ben Duncan, as South Carolina’s first…
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COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude
March 9, 2021
One year since the first two suspected COVID-19 cases in our state, people across South Carolina have stepped up to support our state and each other during this unprecedented global…
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Gov. Henry McMaster pens letter to members of the General Assembly, urging passage of election integrity legislation
March 8, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today wrote a letter to every member of the South Carolina General Assembly urging them to protect the integrity of South Carolina’s elections by passing H. 3444. The…
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City of Charleston, Charleston Habitat for Humanity break ground on new affordable housing
March 4, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Charleston Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lynn Bowley and future Habitat homeowners were on hand for a groundbreaking of a new affordable single family home located…
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More than one million COVID-19 vaccine doses given in South Carolina
March 4, 2021
Vaccine rollout picks up speed, Phase 1b begins next week South Carolina hit a historical milestone this week as more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given…
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PSTA statement on vaccine Phase 1b
March 2, 2021
This morning, Governor McMaster announced South Carolina will transition to Phase 1b in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an exciting moment as it marks another important milestone…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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USDA invests $42 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure
February 25, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing…
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City of Charleston piloting free mattress recycling program
February 18, 2021
The city of Charleston recently received grant funding from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to pilot a mattress and box spring recycling program for city residents.…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg launches Mayor’s Book Club for Kids
February 16, 2021
The Mayor’s Book Club, a fun new initiative for kids, launched last week as Mayor John Tecklenburg recorded a virtual reading of the inaugural book selection, “The Freedom Ship of…
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DHEC offers centralized phone number, email for locating delayed COVID-19 test results
February 11, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is making it easier for residents to track down any delayed COVID-19 test results with a single centralized phone number…
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South Carolina export sales top $30.3 billion in 2020
February 9, 2021State leads the nation as top exporter of tires, completed passenger motor vehicles and ball and roller bearings Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes State Accident Fund Director
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-09, removing Amy V. Cofield from the office of Director of the State Accident Fund, effective immediately. In addition, the governor has formally requested…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of…
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S.C. Senate confirms Dr. Edward Simmer to lead DHEC
February 4, 2021
Today, the S.C. Senate confirmed Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH as the director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are grateful to the Senate for…
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South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Find a location accepting vaccine appointments near you at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any…
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First funds deployed to small businesses from LDC revolving loan fund
February 2, 2021
On Tuesday, February 2, Mayor John Tecklenburg held a press conference with Steve Saltzman, CEO of the Charleston LDC, to announce the initial deployment of loans from the revolving loan…
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South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use for second consecutive week
February 1, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina now ranks fifth in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses put into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use
January 27, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 26, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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County collecting stormwater data from tall pines area to improve drainage
January 25, 2021Data collection to occur January 25 to March 5 MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County is collecting information and data at various locations in the Tall Pines area in order to…
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Brigade Street safety improvement work begins January 25th
January 25, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), in partnership with the City of Charleston, will begin work January 25th on safety and connectivity improvements on Brigade Street to benefit people…
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A Conversation with Tom Mullikin, SC Floodwater Commission
January 25, 2021
South Carolina faces an environmental challenge of the utmost urgency. Frequent flooding from rains, storms, hurricanes and tides threatens our people, our property and our way of life. To identify…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts
January 22, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 20, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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