DHEC Response to Myrtle Beach Sun News Editorial
DHEC commissioner Earl Hunter has responded with the following rebuttal to a Sept. 2 editorial by the Myrtle Beach Sun News that was critical of actions taken by DHEC staff involving the AVX Corporation. >> more details <<
Hurricanes – Your Family’s Health and Safety
Living on the coast in South Carolina means that you need to understand and be prepared for hurricanes. Realizing there is nothing we can do to prevent hurricanes, we can take every possible action to protect our families and ourselves from the dangers associated with these storms. >> more details <<
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- DHEC fire safety programs begin in Sumter and Lake City
- DHEC board to meet via conference call Sept. 18
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
- Charleston County shellfish growing areas reopened
- DHEC accepting nominations for 'Spare the Air' Awards
- DHEC Response to Myrtle Beach Sun News Editorial
- Living Well program helps chronically ill
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