In 2021, South Carolina had 66,880 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 21st highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.
South Carolina implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).
There were 174 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 18% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 53 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 50 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 30 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 54 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the South Carolina projects that were included in the year-end spending bill set to be debated and voted on in both the U.S.
The Town of Hilton Head Island will welcome its new mayor, Alan Perry, and newly elected Town Council members at next week's Town Council meeting.
Dr. Maurice W. Scherrens, 22nd president of Newberry College, has received the James T. Rogers Distinguished Leadership Award from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 13 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 25 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.
There were 38 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.