Palmetto State News

There were 38 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending September 18, a 7.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

38 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending September 18

There were 38 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending September 18, a 20.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Carolina declines from Q3 to Q4

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in South Carolina during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $231,949, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

295 people in 75-84 age group in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 295 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 9.

4628 Watkins Road, N. Charleston unloaded by J-Haw LLC

On Nov. 9, J-Haw LLC sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 4628 Watkins Road, N. Charleston to Antwan Powers Campbell for $204,000.

1334 Rutledge Ave., Charleston sold by Leila M Holmes

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1334 Rutledge Ave., Charleston was sold on Nov. 9 by Leila M Holmes for $215,000. The buyer was Flipside Sc LLC.

Nicole Elizabeth Vieth acquires 4262 Royal Harbor Road, Hollywood

On Nov. 9, Thomas R. Cox Jr. sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 4262 Royal Harbor Road, Hollywood to Nicole Elizabeth Vieth for $376,000.

Courtney Herring sells 557 Rutledge Ave., Charleston

On Nov. 9, Joseph Gray Yeargin purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 557 Rutledge Ave., Charleston from Courtney Herring for $585,000.

1601 Greenbay Drive, N. Charleston acquired by Gee Capital Investment LLC

On Nov. 9, Alonzo Washington sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1601 Greenbay Drive, N. Charleston to Gee Capital Investment LLC for $125,000.

2726 W. Surrey Drive, N. Charleston sold by Leona M. Taylor

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2726 W. Surrey Drive, N. Charleston was sold on Nov. 9 by Leona M. Taylor for $85,500. The buyer was Sunrise Properties & Investments LLC.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Gov. McMaster Announces New Workforce Scholarship Initiative

South Carolina will spend $17 million of COVID-19 education relief funds to fully pay for anyone to go to technical colleges for two years to train to enter high-demand jobs, Gov. Henry McMaster announced this week.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Won’t Go Up in 2022

South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.

36 people die in South Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 18

There were 36 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending September 18, a 20 percent increase over the previous week.

44 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 18

There were 44 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending September 18, a 10 percent increase over the previous week.

VA provides 0.3% fewer home purchase loans in South Carolina in 4th quarter

There were 3,380 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $1.1 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Carolina sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Oct. 16

South Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

University of South Carolina-Aiken: Dr. Sandra Jordan is New Vice President at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Aiken, SC (11/01/2021) — Dr. Sandra Jordan, University of South Carolina Aiken distinguished chancellor emerita, has accepted the position of vice president at the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

University of South Carolina-Aiken: USCA Celebrates 25th-Anniversary Installment of the Oswald Distinguished Writer's Series With Special Guest, Author Pam Durban