Blustery Thursday Thanks To Milton
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…
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McLeod Health Foundation Receives $48,077 Grant From the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence
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…
DPH Highlights Education, Safety for Fire Prevention Week
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…
USDA Awards SC State $505K For Agriculture and Food-Related Scholarships
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…
Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $286 Million
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…
Looking To See If You Have Unclaimed Funds? Check The State Treasurer’s Website
Looking for missing money or unclaimed funds that you may be owed? The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office, under the direction of State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, may have the answer for…
Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 14 in All Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (October 4, 2024) – South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today ordered the voter…
WEATHER REPORT: All Eyes On Milton As It Forms As Tropical Depression; May Impact South Carolina On Wednesday-Thursday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: Tropical Storm Milton, which formed as Tropical Depression 14 this morning in the…
WeShopSC Team Talks To Small Business Owners About Their Platform
The team from WeShopSC came to the City of Dillon Visitor Center yesterday to talk with small business owners about the WeShopSC platform. This is a free business development tool…
A Sneak Peek At The City of Dillon Police Department Renovation
By Betsy Finklea The City of Dillon Police Department will soon have a new location. The old First Bank Building, also known to some as the South Carolina National Bank…
Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect
Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law go into effect today. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind…
Virtual Reality Flight Training Program Introduced To Schools, Local Officials
By Betsy Finklea Marion County Airport Director Charles Taylor held a meeting at the Marion County School District Office today, Tuesday, October 1, to introduce the Virtual Reality Flight Training…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Silent Witness Ceremony to Honor Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 27th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony held today at the South Carolina State Capitol Complex in Columbia. During…
Whole-Of-Government Response to Hurricane Helene Continues
WASHINGTON – FEMA and federal, state, community and voluntary partners continue providing resources to aid response efforts across the Southeast as survivors begin recovering from Hurricane Helene. More than 3,500…
Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Smart as the Southeast Recovers from Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people…
Tabernacle Of God Mobile Food Bank Of Dillon Deploys To Asheville With Supplies, Serves 259 Hot Dogs
By Rev. Larry Williams The Lord allowed the Tabernacle of God Mobile Food Bank of Dillon, South Carolina, to deploy to Asheville, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene had destroyed that city….
All Black’s Tire Locations Accepting Donations For Western N.C. Disaster Relief
All Black’s Tire & Auto Service locations will be collecting items & donations for the counties in Western NC destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Items will be accepted at BTS until…
WEATHER REPORT: Helene Moving On – Good Riddance!
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Last night ended up being a rough night. I don’t know about y’all, but I…