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Monday, May 06, 2013  DHEC makes their call.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A South Carolina Senate panel has advanced a measure meant to reduce government bureaucracy for hospitals as they expand and buy equipment.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  The Department of Health and Environmental Control says the forecasts for how ozone levels will affect air pollution will begin Sunday.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A $500,000 settlement has been reached by a Kershaw County chemical company and the federal government over pollution claims.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC has been investigating where the material came from and how it can be removed.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The state-owned utility Santee Cooper plans to enclose coal ash ponds at a closed power plant in Horry County with a cement vault to prevent contamination.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Some South Carolina residents are upset about sewage from Charlotte.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina's health and environmental department is offering the public a chance to comment on the agency's regulations. The Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday begins a series of public meetings.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Irmo Police Department has been called to handle three rabid animals in Irmo neighborhoods since October, according to Chief Brian Buck.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The S.C. Water Quality Association aims to ensure that the state's water quality programs are based on sound science and regulatory policy.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  South Carolina officials hope restricting what people can buy with food stamps will cut down on obesity.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley and the chiefs of the state's health and social services agencies are discussing how to combat obesity in South Carolina.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Visitors tell WACH that they are not allowed to come inside the Goodman and Kirkland prisons to see inmates.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Encouraging young children to be active and eat healthy foods are parts of a new initiative for South Carolina's daycare centers.