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Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise

DHEC says nearly 100 people have already been hospitalized this flu season

Nov 26, 2019 7:48 PM EST

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms already this year. “We had our first flu-associated death that was reported in the Upstate a few weeks ago, and…

Lexington Co. firefighters trained in using narcan to reverse opioid overdoses

The firefighters received training from EMS as part of a statewide initiative run by DHEC

Aug 27, 2019 7:16 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

Lexington County firefighters are doing their part to combat the opioid crisis.

Swimming advisory issued for parts of Congaree, Saluda Rivers

Higher levels of bacteria spotted in water after heavy rain earlier this week

Jul 25, 2019 7:29 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

If you’re going for a swim in some rivers in the Midlands this week, you could be at a greater risk of getting sick.

Columbia leads charge of SC cities banning vaping, e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars

Camden and Sumter are among the cities that have discussed implementing similar ordinances

Jun 18, 2019 6:50 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

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.

DHEC names new Director with a familiar face

Dec 19, 2018 7:18 PM EST

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The Department of Health and Environmental Control names their new Director.

DHEC: Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across SC this Spring

Mar 26, 2018 9:02 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

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…

DHEC encourages South Carolinians to get flu shot

Jan 25, 2018 9:57 AM EST

Grace Joyal,

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.

DHEC: Be mindful, not wasteful, this holiday season

Dec 15, 2017 9:02 AM EST

Grace Joyal,

Health officials are encouraging you to be mindful of how much waste you’re producing this holiday season.

DHEC Confirms First Flu Death of Season in SC

Nov 14, 2017 4:24 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan

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…

DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River

Jul 18, 2017 7:41 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

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…

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Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise

DHEC says nearly 100 people have already been hospitalized this flu season

Lexington Co. firefighters trained in using narcan to reverse opioid overdoses

The firefighters received training from EMS as part of a statewide initiative run by DHEC

Swimming advisory issued for parts of Congaree, Saluda Rivers

Higher levels of bacteria spotted in water after heavy rain earlier this week

Columbia leads charge of SC cities banning vaping, e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars

Camden and Sumter are among the cities that have discussed implementing similar ordinances

DHEC names new Director with a familiar face

DHEC: Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across SC this Spring

DHEC encourages South Carolinians to get flu shot

DHEC: Be mindful, not wasteful, this holiday season

DHEC Confirms First Flu Death of Season in SC

DHEC: Swim Advisory Still in Effect For Saluda River

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