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News from August 2021

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Maurice Lee McFann Jr. buys 1336 Penshell Place, Mount Pleasant for $1.15M

By Palmetto State News | Aug 16, 2021

The property at 1336 Penshell Place, Mount Pleasant was sold on Aug. 16 by Brent A. Jones for $1,150,000. The buyer was Maurice Lee McFann Jr..

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CDC estimates 60 people in 25-44 age group in South Carolina died during week ending July 17

By Palmetto State News | Aug 16, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 60 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 17.

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McElveen pleads: 'Please consider the vaccine' as COVID-19 deaths in state surpass 10,000

By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 15, 2021

As the debate over the COVID-19 vaccine continues to flood social media platforms, COVID-19 numbers are continuing to spike with the introduction of new virus variants.

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Former US Secretary of State Pompeo endorses McMaster for governor

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021

Former U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has officially given his endorsement to Gov. Henry McMaster's 2022 reelection campaign.

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20 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending June 26

By Palmetto State News | Aug 15, 2021

There were 20 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 26, a 9.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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South Carolina reports $2.8 million in public pension contributions

By Palmetto State News | Aug 15, 2021

As of June 2020, South Carolina had received $2.8 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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186 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending June 12

By Palmetto State News | Aug 15, 2021

There were 186 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up 18.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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14 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 26

By Palmetto State News | Aug 15, 2021

There were 14 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 26, a 7.7 percent increase over the previous week.

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Tech Into Tomorrow Webinar: How Tech Is Fueling & Growing SC'S Economy

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2021

The Connected Commerce Council is pleased to host Governor Henry McMaster for a webinar to discuss the importance of technology platforms and tools for empowering South Carolina businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours Local on the Water

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2021

Join the staff of Local on the Water for a fun filled networking evening.

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon-cutting Ceremony: Beachside Fluff

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2021

Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Beachside Fluff on Monday, August 30 at 3 p.m.

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SC educators fall short of mask requirement as COVID-19 cases surge and new school year approaches

By Trina Thomas | Aug 14, 2021

Even after an uptick in COVID-19 cases, state educators said they can't enforce masks after a recently passed law that prohibits any sort of mandate requiring face coverings.

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16 people die in South Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 19

By Palmetto State News | Aug 14, 2021

There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 19, a 30.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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47 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Carolina during week ending June 12

By Palmetto State News | Aug 14, 2021

There were 47 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up 4.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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58 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Carolina during week ending June 12

By Palmetto State News | Aug 14, 2021

There were 58 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 12, making up 5.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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Overdose deaths continue precipitous rise in South Carolina

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 13, 2021

Drug overdose deaths in South Carolina rose by 52% in 2020, higher than the national average of 30%, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

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University of South Carolina to require masks in all campus buildings

By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021

Despite Gov. Henry McMaster's recent announcement stating that schools can’t require the use of facemasks, the University of South Carolina will require masks in all campus buildings.

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'Personal responsibility is the answer': Gov. McMaster opposes mask mandates for students as new school year approaches

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 13, 2021

At a press conference on Monday Aug. 9, Gov. Henry McMaster recently stated that mask mandates for schools and government shutdowns were unnecessary as the state faces rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.

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Starvation wages, inflation, unemployment and a housing crisis all threaten American way of life

By Giovanni Whaley | Aug 13, 2021

An economic perfect storm consisting of starvation wages, inflation and unemployment is threatening the American way of life, as working class minimum wage workers struggle to find housing they can afford, Democrat lawmakers say.

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Timmons refuses to comment on inflation fears, wage decline

By Palmetto State News staff reports | Aug 13, 2021

As inflation fears climb and wages decline, U.S. Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) refused to comment when contacted by Palmetto State News.