Summary of Wholesale and Bait Dealer Laws 2016-2017

Each year the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources publishes a summary of the laws and regulations of commercial fishing in the state. This publication provides the license requirements, definitions, restrictions, and laws and regulations for wholesale and bait dealers.

Executive order no. 2016-21

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley determines that an emergency exists in the State South Carolina for the limited purpose of complying with the declaration of emergency in the State of Georgia and accordingly direct the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, and the State Transport Police as needed, to suspend the federal rules and regulations that limit the hours operators of commercial vehicles may drive, in order to ensure the uninterrupted supply of gasoline and other fuels needing to be moved on the highways of Georgia.

Protect your body, your temple : Benefits of Physical Activity

These bookmarks state: African-Americans are less likely to exercise than Caucasians. In S.C., 1 in 3 African-Americans has high blood pressure and 1 in 3 has high cholesterol. This causes an increase in death rates from heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity can help to: prevent heart disease and prevent high blood pressure.

Protect your body, your temple : Dangers of Smoking

These bookmarks state: African-Americans smoke less, but have more smoking-related diseases than Caucasians. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease and a higher chance of stroke. The Good News If smoking is stopped, the health risks caused by smoking are reduced.

South Carolina general fund revenue, August Fiscal Year 2016-17

The South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office reported on the general fund revenue for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

South Carolina general fund revenue, September Fiscal Year 2016-17

The South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office reported on the general fund revenue for Fiscal Year 2014-15.

SCDC Staff Report by Location Security vs. Non-Security Filled Positions as of November 1, 2016 - Payroll Date

This lists the number of correctional officers and non-security positions at correctional facilities in South Carolina as well as the number of inmates and gives an inmate to correctional officer ratio for each institution.

Executive order no. 2016-44

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley determines that an emergency exists in the State South Carolina for the limited purpose of complying with the declaration of emergency in the State of Georgia and hereby suspend of Part 395 (drivers' hours of service) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. She further directs the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, and the State Transport Police as needed, to suspend the federal rules and regulations that limit the hours operators of commercial vehicles may drive, in order to ensure the uninterrupted supply of equipment, goods, services, and any other item needing to be moved on the highways of the States of Georgia and South Carolina.

South Carolina general fund revenue monitor October fiscal year 2016-17

This document is a summary of revenues from various sources in the state as well as giving expected revenues, based on income, corporation and other taxes received,

SC revenue ruling #16-2

The purpose of this advisory opinion is to update SC Revenue Ruling #91-15 concerning interest exempt from South Carolina income taxes. This advisory opinion provides a discussion of the types of interest exempt from South Carolina income taxes,1 the taxability of exempt interest when distributed as a dividend from a mutual fund, and Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code which disallows a deduction for expenses allocable to tax-exempt income. This document also provides examples of tax-exempt obligations and obligations which are not tax-exempt for South Carolina income tax purposes.

Compass e-newsletter

The “Compass E-Newsletter” is published quarterly by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and is compiled by the Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling to provide environmental information from the agency.

2016 recommended immunizations for children from 7 through 18 years old

This sheet tells what immunizations children should have at various ages. It also lists vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN S.C.

At least 61 different species of mosquitoes exist in South Carolina. Mosquitoes are pests that can cause itchy bites, but they can also cause serious health issues. Mosquitoes can carry harmful viruses and parasites that infect millions of people worldwide each year. Mosquito-borne diseases can cause brain inflammation (or encephalitis), birth defects, internal bleeding, complications from parasites and even death in some cases.

MOSQUITO CONTROL AND ZIKA

This checklist is a tool to help local governments prepare for mosquito season and potential mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. It contains recommended items to be considered as part of a Zika readiness plan.

Protect your home against mosquitoes

Mosquitoes develop in water that stands for more than five days. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, eliminate all standing water and debris. These tips help eliminate mosquitoes: locate sites where mosquitoes breed ; drain, fill, or get rid of areas that hold water ; protect yourself from biting mosquitoes.