Columbia is front and center among South Carolina cities when it comes to banning the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products in bars and restaurants.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control names their new Director.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state. According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves, families, communities, and pets against rabies. As required by state law, all pet owners must vaccinate their dogs, cats, and…
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.
Health officials are encouraging you to be mindful of how much waste you’re producing this holiday season.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina has recorded the first flu death of the season, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC announced Tuesday, that the death was in the Upstate region. “Sadly, an individual from the Upstate region has become our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death of the season,” said Teresa Foo MD, MPH, DHEC Immunization Medical Consultant. According…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A swim advisory remains in effect for a section of the Saluda River, according to DHEC. Temporary advisory signs are up in the area with the bacteria. DHEC says the advisory is for the section of the Saluda river, the length of Saluda Shoals park. DHEC says water quality sampling in the Lower Saluda River, in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s public health director is stepping down. Director Catherine Heigel announced her resignation Thursday from the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The department says Heigel is returning to Greenville, where she will serve as chief operating officer for accounting and business firm Elliott Davis. Heigel took over one of the state’s largest agencies in…
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO)– The Department of health is offering free Radon kits this month. According to officials from DHEC, January is National Radon Action Month, and they encourage all South Carolinians to test their homes for radon so they may find it, fix it, and potentially save a life. Here’s the information from DHEC : A free radon…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to DHEC, every year South Carolinians throw away more than 600 thousand tons of food. Now Governor Nikki Haley is launching Don’t Waste Food SC Day. The goal is to reduce food waster by 50 percent by 2030 either by donating excess food or composting it. Officials say if everyone does their part we will all…
