DHEC issues swimming advisory for portions of N. Myrtle Beach {inline_image} COLUMBIA, S.C. - Four areas of beach along South Carolina's Grand Strand have been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. DHEC issues swimming advisory for portions of N. Myrtle...
West Nile virus detected in Columbia-area mosquitoes; DHEC urges residents to prevent mosquito bites
West Nile virus detected in Columbia-area mosquitoes; DHEC urges residents to prevent mosquito bites {inline_image} COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Richland County and the City of Columbia announced today that a sample of mosquitoes trapped in the Shandon area has tested positive for...
Dam, reservoir owners, operators should prepare for significant rainfall
Dam, reservoir owners, operators should prepare for significant rainfall {inline_image} COLUMBIA, S.C. - The National Weather Service has announced the potential for significant rainfall in portions of the Midlands and coastal South Carolina. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging dam owners to evaluate their pond levels...