Palmetto State News

Sheppard will join the Winthrop community on Nov. 1.

City of Myrtle Beach: The City of Myrtle Beach is in Phases 2 and 3 of the Watershed Survey, asking for public input

The City of Myrtle Beach is in Phases 2 and 3 of the Watershed Survey, with three public meetings next week:

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City of Myrtle Beach: Road Closures and Routes for the 2021 Mini Marathon this Sunday

The 2021 Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon is set for this Saturday and Sunday, October 16-17, 2021. The 5K is set for 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, in The Market Common area.

Santee Cooper celebrates 20 years of supplying renewable power

By John Suayan | Oct 18, 2021

Last month, Santee Cooper marked an important milestone when the South Carolina electric and water utility celebrated its 20th anniversary supplying renewable power to customers.

36 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 28

There were 36 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 28, a 23.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

54 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending August 28

There were 54 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 28, a 10 percent decrease from the previous week.

209 people die from diseases of the heart in South Carolina during week ending August 7

There were 209 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending August 7, making up 18.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Death expectancy is exceeded in South Carolina during week ending Sep. 25

South Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

University of South Carolina-Aiken: 36th Annual S.E.E.D Festival Drew 2,500 Visitors

Aiken, SC (10/13/2021) — The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) hosted the 36th annual Science Education Enrichment Day (S.E.E.D.) STEM Festival Saturday, October 9, on the university's campus.

Roger L. Tisdale acquires 5728 Cornor Ave., N. Charleston

On Oct. 18, Coastal Rentals of Charleston LLC purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 5728 Cornor Ave., N. Charleston from Roger L. Tisdale for $150,000.

2021 Long Bend Drive 2021, Seabrook Island sold by Wayne Martin

On Oct. 18, Wayne Martin sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 2021 Long Bend Drive 2021, Seabrook Island to John P. Larson for $316,000.

James E. Sessions unloads 5021 Piedmount Ave., N. Charleston

On Oct. 18, Jent Family Trust purchased a 10 bedroom, five bathroom home at 5021 Piedmount Ave., N. Charleston from James E. Sessions for $150,000.

202 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending August 7

There were 202 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending August 7, making up 17.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

16 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending August 28

There were 16 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 28, a 6.7 percent increase over the previous week.

32 people die in South Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 28

There were 32 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 28, a 18.5 percent increase over the previous week.

South Carolina: 18 Hispanic lives lost in week ending September 4