Palmetto State News

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in October in the Sumter metropolitan statistical area was 37,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

41 people die in South Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending December 11

There were 41 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending December 11, a 18 percent decrease from the previous week.

950 residents die of kidney disease in South Carolina in 2017

There were 950 South Carolina residents who died of kidney disease in 2017, a 5.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

39 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending December 11

There were 39 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending December 11, a 20.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

20 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Dec. 18

There were 20 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Dec. 18, a 25.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Charleston-North Charleston sees 5% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan statistical area was 357,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Carolina during week ending December 25

There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Carolina in the week ending December 25, making up 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Columbia sees 4.3% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Columbia metropolitan statistical area was 386,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina average $238,532 for Q3

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Carolina for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 averaged $238,532, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

232 people die in South Carolina from heart disease in week ending December 4

There were 232 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending December 4, a 24.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Ribbon Cutting Marks Talus’ Arrival in Florence

With the quick snip of a pair of scissors the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce celebrated the addition of Talus Pay to the pantheon of Florence-area businesses on Wednesday, January 5th.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Florence County Received Nearly $97.35 Million in New Investments

As a 2021 year review, Florence County received nearly $97.35 million in new investments and 689 new jobs during the year.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Young Professionals of Florence Kick Off 2022 with Networking Social

Join the Young Professionals of Florence for their 2022 kick off social on Thursday, January 20thbeginning at 5:30 PM at SPC Credit Union (1312 Celebration Blvd)!

Marlboro County Sheriff, former deputy indicted for taser incident

By Trina Thomas | Jan 12, 2022

State Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the indictment of Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former Deputy David Andrew Cook.

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach sees 6.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach metropolitan statistical area was 169,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: MUSC Business Health presents Virtual Lunch & Learn: 2022: Smoke Free Is for You!

Over 16 million Americans have at least one disease caused by smoking.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Slim Chickens Restaurant Coming to Florence

Another chicken restaurant is coming to Florence.

723 residents die of influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina in 2017

There were 723 South Carolina residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2017, a 4.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending December 25

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending December 25, making up less than 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

27 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending December 11