News Releases
S.C. DHEC's Division of Media Relations strives to provide accurate, timely information regarding agency staff, issues and events. We encourage members of the media to contact us should you have any questions regarding information contained in the releases or relating to S.C. DHEC programs and staff.
November 2009
- Newberry County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (11/18/2009)
- Grand Strand residents cautioned about possibly tainted food (11/17/2009)
- Conditions in Midlands-area rivers improve, signs removed (11/16/2009)
- Lowcountry school partnership receives Champions of the Environment grant (11/16/2009)
- Quit for keeps during Great American Smokeout (11/16/2009)
- Radon poster contest winners announced (11/12/2009)
- Greenview Dolphins Swim Team selected for All-Health Team (11/12/2009)
- World AIDS Day events planned (11/12/2009)
- Heavy rains causing Midlands-area sewage problems (11/11/09)
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopen (11/04/2009)
- Trident Academy and West Ashley High School named ‘Champions of the Environment’ (11/03/2009)
- Georgetown County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (11/02/2009)
October 2009
- Advisory lifted for Charleston-area beaches (10/30/2009)
- Midwife council to meet (10/28/2009)
- Oconee County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (10/27/2009)
- DHEC offers assistance to South Carolina’s hospitality industry in going green (10/27/2009)
- Advisory expanded for Charleston area beaches (10/25/2009)
- Wren High School named ‘Champion of the Environment’ (10/21/2009)
- Advisory issued for Charleston area beaches (10/21/2009)
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopen (10/14/2009)
- Charleston County shellfish growing area closed (10/13/2009)
- Doby’s Mill Elementary School selected for All-Health Team (10/13/2009)
- DHEC encourages citizens to reduce open burning of yard debris (10/08/2009)
- Kershaw County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (10/08/2009)
- Nominations being accepted for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award (10/06/2009)
- Pine Ridge Middle School named ‘Champion of the Environment’ (10/06/2009)
- DHEC update on S.C. mosquito-borne disease findings (10/05/2009)
- ’Get Smart about Antibiotics Week’ observed (10/05/2009)
- H1N1 flu vaccine expected soon (10/01/2009)
September 2009
- Lexington dentist selected for Carlos Salinas Award (09/28/2009)
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Work Session (09/25/2009)
- DHEC regular seasonal flu clinic in Sumter Saturday (09/24/2009)
- Horry County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (09/22/2009)
- Lexington County man exposed to rabies by bat (09/11/2009)
- DHEC accepting All-Health Team applications (09/11/2009)
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry (09/11/2009)
- DHEC announces recipients of grants to reduce diesel emissions (09/10/2009)
- DHEC urges parents, caregivers to get child safety seats inspected (09/10/2009)
- DHEC overseeing cleanup in Dillon County, project will temporarily close boat ramp (09/09/2009)
- Horry County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (09/04/2009)
- DHEC seasonal flu vaccine clinics to begin (09/02/2009)
- DHEC urges awareness of cholesterol numbers to reduce heart attack, stroke risk (09/01/2009)
August 2009
- South Carolina records first novel H1N1 flu-associated death (08/31/2009)
- Coastal photography contest announced (08/26/2009)
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet Sept. 24 (08/24/2009)
- Johns Island teen health center hosts “Rock da House” open house (08/20/2009)
- DHEC posts mid-year report of preliminary data on hospital infection rates (08/19/2009)
- Aiken County residents alerted about danger of rabies (08/14/2009)
- Williamsburg County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (08/14/2009)
- DHEC receives grant for land clean up, redevelopment (08/12/2009)
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set (08/12/2009)
- State's infant death rate up slightly (08/11/2009)
- Beaufort physician wins state award (08/07/2009)
- DHEC accepting Champions of the Environment grant applications (08/06/2009)
- DHEC releases 2009 State of the Beaches Report (08/05/2009)
- Swimming advisory lifted for section of Surfside Beach (08/04/2009)
- Swimming advisory issued for section of Surfside Beach (08/03/2009)
July 2009
- 2009 (4th Annual) Environmental Assistance Conference (07/30/2009)
- Three Greenwood County residents exposed to rabies by bat (07/30/2009)
- Public Service Announcements: Spare the Air awards competition (07/27/2009)
- Jasper County residents advised to be wary of wild animals (07/23/2009)
- DHEC holding summer vaccination event in Dillon (07/23/2009)
- Beaufort County residents alerted about rabies (07/17/2009)
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies (07/17/2009)
- Swansea Chemical Leak (07/15/2009)
- Charleston County maricultured shellfish growing areas reopened (07/15/2009)
- Eco-Jeopardy wins Emmy Award (07/14/2009)
- Vital records office hours changes in four counties (07/14/2009)
- DHEC’s Bob King honored by engineering organization (07/14/2009)
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas closed (07/09/2009)
- Charleston Community Leaders’ Forum on Shoreline Change (07/06/2009)
- DHEC governing board to meet (07/06/2009)
June 2009
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport adds recycling program for visitors (06/29/2009)
- DHEC region recognized for workplace flexibility (06/29/2009)
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions (06/25/2009)
- State named leader in effective smoke-free laws (06/22/2009)
- “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2009 (06/22/2009)
- Swimming advisory continues for section of Horry County and Surfside Beach (06/18/2009)
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry (06/17/2009)
- National HIV Testing Day events set (06/17/2009)
- Nominations sought for Spare the Air awards (06/16/2009)
- DHEC governing board to hold telephone conference call (06/16/2009)
- DHEC’s S.C. Cancer Registry publishes first 10-year report (06/16/2009)
- Beaufort Community Leaders’ Forum on Shoreline Change (06/11/2009)
- DHEC board meeting canceled (06/10/2009)
- Battery Creek swimming advisory lifted (06/09/2009)
- DHEC announces additional grant opportunities to reduce diesel emissions (06/08/2009)
- Battery Creek swimming advisory to go through weekend (06/05/2009)
- Swimming advisories lifted for section of Horry County (06/04/2009)
- DHEC governing board to meet (06/04/2009)
- June proclaimed Obesity Awareness Month (06/04/2009)
- Battery Creek swimming advisory updated (06/04/2009)
- Swimming advisory issued for section of Horry County (06/03/2009)
- Sewage overflow in Beaufort prompts swimming advisory (06/01/2009)
May 2009
- Anderson County residents advised to be wary of wild animals (05/29/2009)
- Swimming advisories lifted for sections of North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach (05/28/2009)
- Swimming advisory issued for sections of North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach (05/27/2009)
- DHEC’s Region 1 Home Health Services receives CHAP commendation (05/26/2009)
- Spartanburg County residents alerted about rabies (05/21/2009)
- Nominations sought for the Carlos Salinas award (05/21/2009)
- Enjoy the water but be safe (05/19/2009)
- DHEC’s Vital Records state offices to reopen in Columbia on June 1 (05/18/2009)
- DHEC names 2008-2009 First Team All-Health student winners (05/18/2009)
- Grand Strand Community Leaders’ Forum on Shoreline Change (05/18/2009)
- DHEC’s Colleton County Public Health Department to close early on May 22 (05/14/2009)
- World Hepatitis Day May 19 (05/14/2009)
- Lexington resident exposed to rabies by bat (05/13/2009)
- DHEC board to meet May 14 (05/12/2009)
- Orangeburg County residents alerted about rabies (05/08/2009)
- Ocean water quality monitoring begins May 15 (05/05/2009)
- Arthritis Awareness Month observed (05/05/2009)
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter (05/05/2009)
- Pleasant Hill Middle Schools students with special needs selected for All-Health Team (05/04/2009)
- State’s wetlands celebrated this month (05/04/2009)
- Oak Grove Elementary School selected to All-Health Team (05/01/2009)
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling (05/01/2009) [Español]
- Public Service Announcements: What do I do to prevent swine flu? (05/01/2009) [Español]
- Pawleys Island, Roebuck, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Columbia schools named year-end Champions of the Environment (05/01/2009)
April 2009
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling (04/30/2009) [Español]
- Beaufort County Conditionally Approved shellfish growing area reopened (04/30/2009)
- DHEC update on swine flu sampling (04/29/2009) [Español]
- Businesses honored for outstanding recycling programs (04/28/2009)
- DHEC update regarding swine flu (04/28/2009) [Español]
- Media Advisory - DHEC Board to meet via conference call April 28 (04/27/2009)
- DHEC sets media availability session for swine flu questions (04/27/2009)
- What To Do If Wildfires Cause Breathing Difficulty (04/23/2009)
- DHEC’s Region 7 Public Health Services observes National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (04/23/2009)
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 3-9 (04/23/2009)
- DHEC presents inagural Earth Day Awards (04/22/2009)
- DHEC’s Region 4 Public Health Services to go tobacco-free (04/22/2009)
- Midwife council to meet (04/20/2009)
- DHEC urges South Carolinians to be aware of the risks and signs of stroke (04/20/2009)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish growing areas reopened (04/18/2009)
- Pickens County residents advised to vaccinate pets, be wary of wild animals (04/17/2009)
- DHEC Earth Day Awards program Wednesday, April 22 (04/17/2009)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health Services recognizes National Infant Immunization Week (04/17/2009)
- Additional lab tests show power plant has no negative effect on local groundwater (04/17/2009)
- Grand Strand Community Leaders’ Forum on Shoreline Change (04/15/2009) (POSTPONED)
- SC Pandemic Influenza Ethics Task Force holds public meetings (04/14/2009)
- Earth Day observance coming up (04/13/2009)
- DHEC announces recipients of grants to reduce diesel emissions (04/13/2009)
- Four shellfish growing areas reopened (04/10/2009)
- Lowcountry residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (04/10/2009)
- S.C School for the Blind named Champion of the Environment (04/09/2009)
- Upstate lawn mower exchange program to be held (04/08/2009)
- Ruptured sewer line forces closure of Hilton Head Island shellfish harvesting area (04/07/2009)
- Public Service Announcement (04/07/2009)
- Charleston County shellfish growing area reopened (04/07/2009)
- DHEC board to meet Thursday (04/06/2009)
- Numerous shellfish growing areas closed (04/03/2009)
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies (04/03/2009)
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish harvesting areas closed (04/02/2009)
- Conditionally approved Beaufort County shellfish harvesting areas closed (04/02/2009)
March 2009
- Certain Beaufort County shellfish harvesting areas closed (03/30/2009)
- Saluda Shoals Park named Champion of the Environment (03/27/2009)
- Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary School selected for All-Health Team (03/26/2009)
- Ground-level ‘Ozone Awareness Week’ underway (03/26/2009)
- Some Oconee County clinic services relocated (03/25/2009)
- The ABC’s on onesies (03/25/2009)
- Public Service Announcement: Rabies Clinics This Spring (03/24/2009)
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry (03/24/2009)
- Public swimming pool workshop set for Bluffton (03/23/2009)
- Sewer line repaired in Aiken County (03/19/2009)
- Sewer line failure reported in Aiken County (03/18/2009)
- S.C. food service establishments cautioned again about sales letter (03/18/2009)
- Conditionally approved Murrells Inlet shellfish growing areas reopened (03/17/2009)
- Midlands teen named Champion of the Environment (03/16/2009)
- Darlington County residents alerted about rabies (03/11/2009)
- DHEC announces Fix a Leak week (03/10/2009)
- DHEC urges citizens to support West Nile virus surveillance and mosquito suppression (03/09/2009)
- Spring into Action… Rabies Vaccination Clinics Set (03/05/2009)
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed (03/05/2009)
- Walhalla High School named Champion of the Environment (03/04/09)
- DHEC’s Recycle Guys present annual awards for recycling efforts (03/03/2009)
- Georgetown County conditionally approved shellfish areas closed (03/01/2009)
February 2009
- Greenville County residents advised to vaccinate pets, be wary of wild animals (02/25/2009)
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 26 (02/24/2009)
- DHEC to post annual hospital infection rates report (02/23/2009)
- Simpsonville's Oakview Elementary School named Champion of the Environment (02/23/2009)
- Camp Burnt Gin to reopen with private funds this summer (02/11/2009)
- Georgetown County church youth department selected for All-Health Team (02/09/2009)
- SC DHEC governing board to hold monthly meeting (02/06/2009)
- Tests show no negative effect on water near Oconee nuclear plant (02/04/2009)
- Environmental Excellence program recognizes industry (02/03/2009)
- Children’s play about nutrition to be held in S.C. schools (02/03/2009)
January 2009
- DHEC encourages heart-healthy lifestyles for American Heart Month (01/26/2009)
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events scheduled (01/22/2009)
- Jennie Moore Elementary School selected for All-Health Team (01/22/2009)
- Laurens County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (01/16/2009)
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set (01/16/2009)
- Saluda County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (01/15/2009)
- Residents urged to test homes for radon (01/15/2009)
- James Island Middle School receives DHEC’s Donna Bates Memorial Award (01/14/2009)
- Lab testing shows power plant has no negative effect on local surface water or groundwater (01/12/2009)
- DHEC board to meet (01/06/2009)
- DHEC accepting entries for middle school environment competition (01/05/2009)
- Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Public Hearing (01/02/2009)