Some scholars have noticed that there is actually a pandemic within a pandemic happening these days. With the coronavirus forcing families indoors, many are dealing with the effects COVID has on everyday life in more ways than one. As more people are holed up inside, domestic violence rates …

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced today.

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There are many online resources about Social Security, so it is important that you come to us as the first place for answers. You can find many of the answers about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page. We feature our most-asked questions at the top of the page to…

The Institute for Child Success (ICS) conducted a survey of 69 pediatricians across the state in on behalf of the South Carolina American Academy of Pediatrics. The inquiry was designed to gauge pediatric health in the state and how COVID-19 has impacted the pediatric healthcare industry. Th…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence causes lifelong harm to countless Americans every day across our great nation.  We pause, particularly during this month, to recognize the devastation that domestic violence causes, and to acknowledge and thank the frontline ser…

Now that we’ve re-introduced you to the 4‑H STEM Challenge, it’s time to celebrate! October is 4‑H STEM Month and we don’t want you to miss all the fun, engaging and educational content coming up during the month.*You can find out about or learn more about the 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge by visi…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As part of World Rabies Day initiatives, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds pet owners how important it is to keep pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Several partners across the state are supporting World Rabies Day, a…

MUSC Florence Medical Center continues to bring advanced system of stroke care closer to the residents of the Pee Dee region despite the coronavirus pandemic.

FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Dr. Steven Tollison, an OB/GYN serving patients in Kingstree and Manning. 

Survey Reveals Flu Vaccinations Are Critical During Pandemic

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Are you looking for more virtual learning resources or ways to get your students/kids engaged about consumer topics in the classroom? LifeSmarts may be the perfect addition to your 2020 classroom, wherever you are. LifeSmarts is an online competition for teens in grades 6-12…

SAT results released for the senior class of 2020 show that Horry County Schools (HCS) continues to outpace the national average, even with an increase in the percentage of seniors taking the SAT over the previous year’s class.

Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive your benefit payment. In 2013, the Department of the Treasury issued a mandate to move away from checks as a method to deliver federal benefit payments. Since then, almost 99 percent of our Social Security beneficiaries have the…

Getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever to protect yourself, your family, friends, and coworkers. We are facing a tough 2020 flu season as we prepare to battle the coronavirus at the same time.