Federal smoking prevention grants target Florence, Horry counties - South Carolina Now
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:35:06 GMT+00:00
South Carolina Now DHEC officials said in March that the total grant award includes nearly $6 million over the next two years, which will be distributed to the Florence County ... $2.1M pumped into Pee Dee anti-tobacco initiative wmbf circle Park Behavioral Health Services awarded smoking prevention grant wpde more than two million dollars being spent on smoking prevention South Carolina Now

Special Investigation: Dirty Dining - WMBF
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:16:49 GMT+00:00
wmbf dhec records reveal the restaurant scored "C's" during inspections in May 2010 and December 2009. The restaurant was cited for cross contamination, ...

DHEC Identifies "Tar-Like" Substance Found in Congaree River - WLTX.com
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:44:08 GMT+00:00
Identifies "Tar-Like" Substance Found in Congaree River WLTX.com DHEC officials say that the coal tar releases entered the river before the manufactured gas facility closed almost 60 years ago. They believe that there is ... Coal tar found in Congaree River, SCE&G pledges cleanup wis sce&G announces plans to clean up the mess The State Coal tar in the Congaree River, Columbia, SC Examiner.com WACH  - Sumter Item

Sustaining S.C. seafood - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:54:16 GMT+00:00
Myrtle Beach Sun News In the attempts to prepare for any indication of contaminants in our waters, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, fondly known as DHEC , ...

Restaurant Scorecard | July 16 - WMBF
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:57:15 GMT+00:00
wmbf during an inspection of Oscar's Food and Spirits, officials with DHEC found two potentially hazardous food items not at proper holding temperatures. ...

demolition causes tensions with state - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:35:34 GMT+00:00
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com "We are looking at the potential for taking some type of enforcement action," DHEC spokesman Thom Berry said. Exposure to asbestos, a mineral fiber common ...

Rock Hill man exposed to rabies, under physician's care - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:29:16 GMT+00:00
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com "The man was attacked while attempting to take the animal out of a trap," said Sue Ferguson of DHEC's Bureau of Environmental Health. ... Rabid fox bites Barre man Barre Montpelier Times Argus

Dozens speak out against proposed crematorium - Anderson Independent Mail
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:35:55 GMT+00:00
Anderson Independent Mail If the language change is approved, DHEC will receive permit applications from McDougald. The council voted in May, 8-1, in favor of allowing the change. ...

Child bitten by rabid fox in Red Bank - The State
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:01:50 GMT+00:00
The State About 400 South Carolinians undergo preventive rabies treatment each year, according to DHEC . This is the second confirmed rabid animal in Lexington County ...

Conservation Hotlist 2010 Wrap Up - Columbia City Paper (blog)
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:59:33 GMT+00:00
Columbia City Paper (blog) This year, after nearly four years of negotiations, conservation organizations, DHEC , manufacturers, utilities, farmers and water suppliers finally reached ...

Old Valley Brook Road landfill site probed again - Greenwood Index Journal
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:11:54 GMT+00:00
Greenwood Index Journal DHEC conducted the initial soil samples at the old landfill earlier this year. Those samplings indicated a number of metals on the surface soil. ...

Drumming up support for the historic Angel Oak - WCIV
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:53:24 GMT+00:00
wciv that's because a developer is asking the army corps of engineers and DHEC permission to fill wetlands near the tree for a development. ...

Restaurant Scorecard | July 2 - WMBF
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:03:27 GMT+00:00
wmbf during an inspection of the Sea Crest, DHEC workers found chemicals in storage areas with food, equipment and linens. In addition, the inspection revealed ...

Anderson Reviews Allowing Crematories To Operate In City - News Channel 7
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:13:16 GMT+00:00
News Channel 7 Citizens we spoke to say a crematory would release dental mercury into the atmosphere and they don't believe DHEC regulates mercury closely enough to ...

Water Withdrawal Bill Doesn't Go Far Enough, Some Say - Free Times
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:30:57 GMT+00:00
Free Times If a utility seeks to expand capacity, however, it will have to go through a DHEC review. It's not perfect, Campbell said of the legislation. ...

Contract awarded for repairs at the Aiken County pool - Aiken Standard (subscription)
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:28:12 GMT+00:00
Aiken Standard (subscription) He said Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Brad Barnes will keep DHEC updated on the progress. Considering the timeline, the pool may be open for only ...

SC Agency Wants Review of Coastal Building, - WJTV
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:39:28 GMT+00:00
wjtv dhec says a 1988 law designed to protect the beaches from development needs to be reviewed. Officials say buildings constructed too close to the ocean are ...

"Code Orange Ozone Alert" issued for parts of SC - WACH
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:17:28 GMT+00:00
wach "The gravel ozone is something you can't see," said DHEC spokesman Jack Porter. "Every time you take a breath, you're breathing in that pollution. ...

Rabies case prompts renewed caution - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:05:02 GMT+00:00
Myrtle Beach Sun News It was the third rabid animal discovered in Beaufort County in 2010, according to a DHEC news release. A rabid raccoon was discovered in March near the town ... Rabies Warning for Beaufort Co. Residents WSAV-TV

Stormwater fee questions answered - Sumter Item
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:14:45 GMT+00:00
Sumter Item ... of Health and Environmental Control issued the permit for small municipal systems, Charleston County filed suit against DHEC to not have to enforce it. ...