COLUMBIA, S.C. — Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has determined similar findings for the month of July. From July 1-31, DHEC reported 26,848 cases among […]
Rob Keck has recently been appointed by the Governor of S.C. Henry McMaster to serve on the Department’s Heritage Trust Advisory Board representing the 3rd Congressional District. The term began in December of 2019 and will expire December 31, 2025. Keck was sent a letter of congratulations on the appointment, August 10, 2021, with words of pleasure […]
For Immediate Release Contact:Johnston Mayor Terrence Culbreath, (803) 275-2488 JDC Project Chairman Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635 Johnston Seeks Citizen Input on Enhancing Economic Vitality Citizens of Johnston are being asked to participate in an August 28 Town Hall meeting to give their input as part of a strategic plan aimed at enhancing the economic development of the historic town. The Strategic Plan, sponsored by […]
A recent photo of Shepeard’s blood inventory. The Center is in dire need of O Positive and O Negative blood types. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/10/2021 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Ashley Whitaker, Director of Community Resources, awhitaker@shepeardblood.org (Augusta, GA) – Shepeard Community Blood Center is excited to announce the next Blood Give In Drive will be held onThursday, August 12, from 11:00am […]
The fence sections as they appeared at the cemetery to the thieves when the crime occurred. By Arthur Northrop I first saw Marian Bland at a County Council meeting a few months ago. She was there to request the Council’s support for a historical restoration project. Marian had discovered her and her cousin’s, Mark Turner, great-great-grandfather’s cemetery in […]
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 29, 2021Contact: SCDE Communicationscommunications@ed.sc.gov Columbia, S.C. – Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued COVID-19 interim guidance for the state’s K-12 schools ahead of the start of the 2021-2022 school year. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman issued the following statement in response to the guidance. “DHEC has been a tremendous […]
Fundraiser for Burton Center The Burton Center Foundation and the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Board are proud to announce the 7th Annual “Cruisin’ for a Cause Boat Run” will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 on beautiful Lake Greenwood. Please join us for an exciting day of boating to bring awareness of people with disabilities and special needs […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Brian KingPhone: 864-341-1645Email: bking@kingmultimediagroup.com JOHNSTON, S.C.; July 20, 2021 — Generating hype for the Strom Thurmond Rebels football team has never been an issue, but the hype will get taken to another level in 2021 with the addition of a new live midweek show called Rebel RELOAD. Banks Pharmacy in Edgefield will […]
2 Detention Center Employees Injured Two employees of the Edgefield County Detention Center were injured last week in an incident involving an inmate according to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report. The report details that body camera footage as well as surveillance video shows how, on July 13, after being escorted back to his cell […]
Americans urged to watch out for tax scams during the pandemic IR-2021-135, June 28, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today began its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2021 with a warning for taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions to be on the lookout for these 12 nefarious schemes and scams. This year’s “Dirty Dozen” will […]