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News from July 2021

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Former U.S. Attorney McCoy assumes new role as chairman at Santee Cooper

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2021

Former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy has been officially confirmed in his position of chairman at Santee Cooper.

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South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Hitt retires after decade of service

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 11, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Hitt, III, has served South Carolina as the state's secretary of commerce for the last decade, and recently hung up his hat at the Department of Commerce when he retired at 71 last month.

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Norman remembers Rumsfeld as having ‘sincere love for his country’

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 11, 2021

Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman recently took to social media to mourn the passing of former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

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SC law, NCAA rule change 'ensures fairness to our athletes, which is a very good thing,' state AG Wilson says

By Karen Kidd | Jul 11, 2021

The NCAA's decision late last month to allow student-athletes to financially benefit from use of their names, images and likenesses, will dovetail with South Carolina's new and similar law, the state's attorney general said.

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South Carolina congressmen support McMaster's decision to send troops to border states

By April Bamburg | Jul 11, 2021

On June 30, Gov. Henry McMaster sent hundreds of National Guard troops to the Texas border, announcing the move on Twitter.

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Graham 'aggressively' seeks funding for the completion of I-73 in Grand Strand

By Alexus Barnhart | Jul 11, 2021

South Carolina officials are showing support for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's request of $12 million for the development of Interstate 73 from the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Hubbard lauds University of South Carolina School of Law first-time ranking among other schools

By William Gibb | Jul 11, 2021

The University of South Carolina School of Law now ranks among some of the best in the country.

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Population in South Carolina increased by 493,061 compared to estimate of 592,676

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

South Carolina population increased by 493,061 compared to an estimate of 592,676, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

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13 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 22

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending May 22, an increase over the previous week.

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South Carolina ranks 23rd in United States for non-farm payroll employees in February

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

South Carolina's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 23rd for non-farm payroll employees in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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141 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending May 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

There were 141 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending May 8, making up 16.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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Rental vacancies in South Carolina down 5.5% from Q1 to Q2 2020

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

Rental vacancies in South Carolina were 6.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease of 5.5 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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15 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending May 22

By Palmetto State News | Jul 11, 2021

There were 15 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending May 22, a 44.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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McMaster touts Prestage Farms expansion in Kershaw County

By David Hutton | Jul 10, 2021

A family-owned pork and poultry producer with more than 2,700 employees in seven states is expanding its operations in Kershaw County.

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Full-time jobs needed as members South Carolina National Guard return to civilian life following pandemic response

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 10, 2021

Members of the South Carolina National Guard who've spent more than a year on active-duty in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon need full-time employment.

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McElveen happy South Carolina 'is finally protecting' native turtles, has the photos to prove it

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 10, 2021

It's been nearly 10 months since Gov. Henry McMaster signed a law to protect South Carolina's native turtle species from being poached and sold — and at least one lawmaker said he believes it's already working.

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Rolls-Royce expanding Graniteville engine plant with $17.4M remanufacturing and overhaul center

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 10, 2021

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is expanding its engine plant in Graniteville with the construction of a remanufacturing and overhaul center, a move that will create roughly 20 new jobs.

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52 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Carolina during week ending May 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 10, 2021

There were 52 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending May 8, making up 6.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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Rental vacancies in South Carolina down 0.4% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

By Palmetto State News | Jul 10, 2021

Rental vacancies in South Carolina were 11.7 percent in the first quarter of 2020, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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40 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Carolina during week ending May 8

By Palmetto State News | Jul 10, 2021

There were 40 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending May 8, making up 4.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.