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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 261 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

50 people die in South Carolina from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

There were 50 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 24, a 18% decrease from the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in South Carolina during week ending June 10

South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

23 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Carolina during week ending June 24

There were 23 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 24, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Carolina during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause 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.

49 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Carolina during week ending June 24

There were 49 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 24, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Graham, Grassley Lead Senate Judiciary Committee GOP Letter To FBI Requesting Unredacted Document On Biden Tape Allegations

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), senior Senate Judiciary Committee member, today led all committee Republicans in sending a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the Bureau’s possession of a document containing allegations of corruption against the Biden family.

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 27, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision inKerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned last year's ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit that blocked South Carolina's actions to prohibit taxpayer funds from going to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers

Clarendon County Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges

By Palmetto State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Justin Divon Lindsay, 30, of Manning, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor

59 people die in South Carolina from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 59 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 24, a 55.3% increase over the previous week.

Scott, Senate Colleagues Fight to Provide Expectant Moms with Tax Relief

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined his Senate colleagues in introducing the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, legislation which will allow expectant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. The Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act builds on the Child Tax Credit provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by supporting families and pregnant mothers in light of the many costs that come with carrying a baby, as well as planning for the care of a newborn baby.

11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending June 24

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 24, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

14 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Carolina during week ending June 17

There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 17, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

11 people die from kidney disease in South Carolina during week ending June 24

There were 11 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 24, making up 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

49 people die in South Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 49 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 24, a 10.9% decrease from the previous week.

ACRU’s West: South Carolina policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

South Carolina's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

23 people die in South Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 23 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 24, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.

Week ending June 10 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in South Carolina

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 230 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Graham Statement On Durham Testimony

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on Special Counsel John Durham’s testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.

Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule, June 26, 2023