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A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the country, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released today by the Climate Prediction…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Tropical Storm Nadine formed last night from disturbed weather over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It’s…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four South Carolina law enforcement officers were honored for their achievements today at the 41st annual Strom Thurmond Awards for Excellence in Law Enforcement Luncheon. State, local,…

A meet and greet with Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger was hosted by the South Carolina Election Commission at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds on Saturday. Gracen was on…

FLORENCE, SC – Rose Mary Parham of the Parham Law Firm announced today that Shipp Daniel has joined the firm. Daniel, a Dillon County native, has served the last 16…

By Betsy Finklea When voters head to the polls for the general election on Tuesday, November 5th, two precincts will be voting in new locations. East Dillon voters will no…

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social…

WASHINGTON – As communities across the Southeast recover from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, FEMA and the federal family continue to support those affected, work side by…

DCP# MEETING MINUTES Minutes for Meeting from September 2024 Welcome/Opening Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance – Glenn Greene Approval of Minutes – Motion by Jaime Vance, 2nd by Mike Tyler Financial…

FLORENCE–October 4, 2024–McLeod Hospice has earned the SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Caregiver Satisfaction Award. The program has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Now that we have Milton out of the way, we’re heading into a quiet spell…

A View of the Northern Lights in Latta, S.C., on Thursday, October 10

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large…

Key Points: * A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the coastal Lowcountry counties, from the Savannah River to the South Santee River. A Tropical Storm Warning is in…

The McLeod Health Foundation has received a grant of $48,077 from CCME Foundation, a North Carolina-based non-profit organization sponsored by Constellation Quality Heath, to support the McLeod Health Nurse-Family Partnership…

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is spotlighting the importance of fire education and smoke alarm safety. DPH is…

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food…

WASHINGTON –FEMA continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Federal assistance for survivors of Helene has now surpassed $286 million with an additional…