Palmetto State News

There were 226 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 31, making up 20.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Sep. 18

South Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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City of Myrtle Beach: Do You Have A Basic Disaster Kit Available In Case Of A Hurricane

Hurricane season doesn't officially end until November 30th.

McLeod Health: Welcomes These New Physicians

McLeod Health welcomes Lauren Ellis, D.O., and Somtochukwu Nwokoye, M.D., to the medical staff.

University of South Carolina-Aiken: Update to USCA'S Visual and Performing Arts Fall/Winter Schedule

Aiken, SC (10/07/2021) — Please note that the "Vienna Waits for You" performance date has been changed to October 26.

University of South Carolina-Aiken: Third Annual Empowering Healthy Veterans Campaign

Aiken, SC (10/06/2021) — The Office of Veteran and Military Student Success (VMSS) at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) announces its third annual Empowering Healthy Veterans (EHV) campaign to take place November 1 - 13, 2021.

University of South Carolina-Aiken: USCA Assistant Professor Wins $800,000 Research Award

Aiken, SC (10/06/2021) — Dr. Jessica Sullivan, assistant professor of geology at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) recently received a prestigious National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) award for her proposal to study why, how, and how fast salt marshes will change in response to sea level and land-use changes.

1845 Richmond St., Charleston acquired by Thuy Tien to Bui Warlich

On Oct. 11, Thuy Tien to Bui Warlich purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1845 Richmond St., Charleston from Beverly A. Graham for $235,000.

107 America St., Charleston unloaded by Matthew S. Palmer

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 107 America St., Charleston was sold on Oct. 11 by Matthew S. Palmer for $990,000. The buyer was Richard Lamont Schuberg.

CDC estimates 309 people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina died during week ending September 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 309 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 11.

215 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending July 31

There were 215 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 31, making up 19.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

25 Hispanic people in South Carolina passed away in week ending August 28

There were 25 Hispanic people who died in South Carolina in the week ending August 28, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Less than 10 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending August 21

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 21, a decrease from the previous week.

15 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending August 21

There were 15 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 21, a 6.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 290 people in 45-64 age group in South Carolina died during week ending September 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 290 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending September 11.

52 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Carolina during week ending July 31

There were 52 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 31, making up 4.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

49 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Carolina during week ending July 31

There were 49 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 31, making up 4.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

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

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

174 people die in South Carolina with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending August 14

There were 174 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 14, a 68.9 percent increase over the previous week.

Week of September 11: 98 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in South Carolina