Palmetto State News

There were 23 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Carolina in the week ending Nov. 5, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending Nov. 5

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

343 people age 85 and older in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 343 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

13 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Military Outreach Group – November 2022

By Press releases submission | Nov 9, 2022

Join us in-person at the Rosewood Building at the SC State Fairgrounds to hear from the greater Columbia military community, including Fort Jackson, SC National Guard, SC Air National Guard, USO South Carolina, and other military-related support groups.

Week of October 22: 358 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in South Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 358 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 22.

22 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 22 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

61 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 61 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 4.7% decrease from the previous week.

56 people die in South Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 56 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 16.7% increase over the previous week.

End of life: South Carolina deaths during week ending Oct. 22 exceeded death expectancy

South Carolina's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Saturday Night Classic Country Music and Dancing

By Press releases submission | Nov 8, 2022

Join us every Saturday night for music and dancing.

Beaufort County Offers Sign-On Bonus Up to $7500 for Newly Hired Detention Center, EMS, and Sheriff’s Office Employees

By Press releases submission | Nov 7, 2022

Beaufort County Council approved sign-on and relocation bonuses for new hires in the Detention Center, Emergency Medical Services Department, and the Sheriff’s Office.

189 people die from diseases of the heart in South Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 189 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 20.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

45 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 45 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 4.3% decrease from the previous week.

35 people die in South Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 35 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 12.9% increase over the previous week.

Week ending October 22 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 296 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 22.

23 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 23 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 4.5% increase over the previous week.

186 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending Oct. 22

There were 186 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 20% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

15 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 15 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 50% increase over the previous week.

South Carolina deaths exceeded upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Oct. 22