DHEC launches Permit Central to streamline permitting process

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013, 12:05pm

DHEC launches Permit Central to streamline permitting process

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control have unveiled Permit Central, a new initiative that simplifies the process for obtaining health and environmental permits, the agency announced today.

“Anyone who has ever run or owned a small business knows just how hard it can be, and today South Carolina has taken steps to help reduce this burden,” said Governor Nikki Haley. “It's a great day in South Carolina when we can save our businesses time because

time is money.”

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Study: Fairfield in top 30 for healthiest county in SC

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 9:35am

Study: Fairfield in top 30 for healthiest county in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new study has ranked Fairfield County as the thirtieth healthiest place in South Carolina.

The rankings released Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin cite the county's adult obesity rate of 39%.

Beaufort County took the number one slot, with a relatively low adult obesity rate of 21%.

Marion County was listed as the state's unhealthiest county, with an adult obesity rate of 38%.

According to the rankings, South Carolina's overall adult obesity rate is 31%.

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Powerball jackpot swells to $320 million

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 11:50am

Powerball jackpot swells to $320 million

The Powerball® jackpot has swelled to $320 MILLION for Saturday night’s drawing, making it the fifth largest jackpot in game history with a cash payout of $198 million.

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Local Students in Statewide Talent Competition

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Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 9:40am

Local Students in Statewide Talent Competition

Ten highly talented SC public school students were recognized today as finalists in the third annual BB&T “This School’s Got Talent” Competition, hosted by South Carolina Future Minds.

Finalists are

· Chloe Jones, 18, of Horry County School District and a senior at Conway High School in Conway, who sang “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz.

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DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 8:33am

DHEC discusses no food stamps for fatty foods idea

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SCDPS, Subway Kick Off W8 2 TXT

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 8:30am

Distracted driving is a major safety risk on South Carolina roads and text messaging is by far the most alarming distraction. That is why local SUBWAY® restaurants have partnered with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) to urge drivers to wait to send text messages – or W8 2 TXT – until they have stopped driving.

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SCE&G Warns Customers of Potential Scams

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 8:26am

SCE&G Warns Customers of Potential Scams

South Carolina Electric & Gas is urging business and residential customers to be aware of scam artists posing as SCE&G employees.

A number of customers have reported instances of individuals portraying themselves as SCE&G employees over the phone. In several instances, the individuals are requesting that customers purchase a payment card from a local convenience or drug store and then call back with the card’s information for immediate bill payment.

Important tips to keep in mind:

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