Quantcast

Palmetto State News

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from June 2023

Medium southcarolina

Rep. Mace votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Medium 2

Lima One Capital expanding U.S. headquarters in Greenville County

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Lima One Capital, one of the nation’s premier lenders for real estate investors, today announced plans to expand its U.S. headquarters in Greenville County

Medium 1

Governor Henry McMaster Releases Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling in Kerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision inKerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

Medium timssss

Scott Sickle Cell Legislation Passes Out of Committee

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 15, Senator Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) and Senator Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2023 passed out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Medium pharma

20 people die from kidney disease in South Carolina during week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 20 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 17, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Medium vaccine

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 17, making up less than 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Medium pharma

214 people die in South Carolina from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 214 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 2.3% decrease from the previous week.

Medium 58

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces arrest of Kershaw Co. man for exploitation of a vulnerable adult

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) has arrested Jason Dale Ray, 39 years old, of Cassatt, SC for allegedly exploiting a resident in an assisted living facility

Medium pharma

239 people age 85 and older in South Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

By Palmetto State News | Jun 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 239 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

Medium 2

Sage Parts Plus, Inc. establishing new global headquarters and distribution operations in Greenville County

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage Parts), a global aviation parts supplier, On Jun 14, announced plans to open its new global headquarters and distribution operations in Greenville County

Medium healthinno

195 people die in South Carolina from cancer in week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 195 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 2.5% decrease from the previous week.

Medium timssss

Scott, Senate Colleagues Unveil Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing the groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school.

Medium surgery

End of life: South Carolina deaths during week ending June 3 did not exceed death expectancy

By Palmetto State News | Jun 20, 2023

South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Medium healthinsurance 760x475

61 people die in South Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 20, 2023

There were 61 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 41.9% increase over the previous week.

Medium healthinsurance 760x475

CDC estimates 287 people in 75-84 age group in South Carolina died during week ending June 3

By Palmetto State News | Jun 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 287 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

Medium healthinsurance 760x475

38 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

By Palmetto State News | Jun 20, 2023

There were 38 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 17, a 13.6% decrease from the previous week.

Medium 58

Attorney General Alan Wilson marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds financial professionals and the public throughout South Carolina to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation and scams

Medium 2

SCDPPPS Director Jerry Adger to Retire After 9 Years

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster On June 8, 2023, announced the retirement of S.C. Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) Director Jerry Adger after serving for nine years, effective June 30, 2023

Medium 1

Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order to Ensure South Carolina's Power Generation Future

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2023-18, establishing the PowerSC Energy Resources and Economic Development Interagency Working Group (PowerSC)

Medium cc91

Senate Unanimously Passes Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

This week, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) designating July 19, 2023 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.