Posted on accelerateSC website June 21, 2022
- DHEC Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations for Ages 6 Months and Up Following CDC Approval. View DHEC's press release announcing the recommendation of COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 6 months and up.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 26, 2022
- 12 state agencies come together for the South Carolina Health Care Virtual Career Fair Feb. 2. View Admin's press release announcing the Health Care Virtual Career Fair.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 14, 2022
- Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm. View Gov. McMaster's press release announcing State of Emergency.
Posted on accelerateSC website November 5, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster Bans Vaccine Mandates at Cabinet Agencies, Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates. View Gov. McMaster's press release banning vaccine mandates at cabinet agencies. View Executive Order 2021-38.
Posted on accelerateSC website November 2, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster and more than 35 state agencies announce the state's second Veterans Virtual Career Fair. View Gov. McMaster's press release announcing the Veterans Virtual Career Fair.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 16, 2021
- DHEC and Governor McMaster Applaud South Carolina's 50 Percent Vaccination Rate. View Governor McMaster's press release applauding South Carolina's 50 percent vaccination rate.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 10, 2021
- DHEC Director, SC Governor Encourage Use of Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 Treatment. View DHEC's press release encouraging use of monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19 treatment.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 2, 2021
- DHEC Partners with SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism on Labor Day Vaccination Event at Dreher Island State Park. View DHEC's press release announcing Labor Day Vaccination Event.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 24, 2021
- Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and members of accelerateSC for a meeting to discuss recommendations for investing funds from the American Rescue Plan today, Tuesday, August 24 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center, Board of Trustees Room, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, S.C. View the meeting agenda. Watch the streaming video: https://www.scetv.org/live/acceleratesc
Posted on accelerateSC website July 30, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. DSS Director Michael Leach Extend Emergency SNAP Supplements Through December 31, 2021. View Gov. McMaster's press release announcing the extension of emergency SNAP supplements.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 22, 2021
- DHEC Applauds SC Reaching 50 Percent One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Rate, Urges More Vaccinations Ahead of Academic Year. View DHEC's press release announcing SC reaching 50 percent one-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 21, 2021
- Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette and members of accelerateSC for a meeting to discuss recommendations for investing funds from the American Rescue Plan at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021. The meeting will be held at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center, Board of Trustees Room, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, S.C. You may watch the streaming video from ETV: https://www.scetv.org/live/acceleratesc. View the meeting agenda.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 16, 2021
- DHEC Seeks Applicants to Perform Hyperlocal COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts. View DHEC’s news release about seeking applicants to perform hyperlocal COVID-19 vaccine outreach effort.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 12, 2021
- Tuesday, July 13 at 2 p.m., Gov. McMaster and Lt. Governor Evette will participate in an accelerateSC meeting at University of South Carolina Alumni Center, Board of Trustees Room, 900 Senate Street, Columbia, S.C. You may watch the streaming video from ETV: https://www.scetv.org/live/acceleratesc. A copy of the meeting's agenda can be found here.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 29, 2021
- DHEC Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible Children, College Students Ahead of New School Year. View DHEC's news release urging COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible children, college students ahead of new school year.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 24, 2021
- DHEC Issues Statement on HHS Encouraging Vaccinations for Young Adults and Eligible Children. View DHEC's statement on HHS encouraging vaccinations for young adults and eligible children.
- Gov. Henry McMaster Signs S. 147, Protecting South Carolina Businesses. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 14, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster to Hold accelerateSC Meeting to Discuss American Rescue Plan Funds. View the press release announcing Gov. Henry McMaster holding accelerateSC meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan funds.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 8, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. DEW, S.C. Technical College System Announce Workforce Retraining Initiative. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster, S.C. DEW, S.C. Technical College System's Workforce Retraining Initiative.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 3, 2021
- DHEC Partners with South Carolina Brewers Guild for 'Shot and a Chaser' COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign. View DHEC's press release announcing the 'Shot and a Chaser' COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign.
- Online Tax Lien Registry for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Debt Now Available. View DEW's press release announcing the Online Tax Lien Registry for UI debt.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 2, 2021
- DHEC Expands Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program to All 46 Counties. View the press release announcing DHEC expands homebound COVID-19 vaccination program to all 46 counties.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 1, 2021
- Both Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and Pfizer Vaccines Now Available at Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall. View DHEC's press release announcing both Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and Pfizer Vaccines now available at Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 28, 2021
- DHEC Urges Parents to Fight COVID-19 by Vaccinating Their Children Ahead of Summer Break. View more information about DHEC urging parents to fight COVID-19 by vaccinating their children ahead of summer break.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 25, 2021
- Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall Switching to Single-Shot Janssen Vaccine. View DHEC's press release announcing community vaccination center at Columbia Place Mall switching to single-shot Janssen vaccine.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 19, 2021
- Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall Sees Record High in Administered COVID-19 Doses. View DHEC's press release announcing community vaccination center at Columbia Place Mall sees record high in administered COVID-19 doses.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 13, 2021
- DHEC Issues Statement about CDC Announcement on Pfizer Vaccine for Those 12 and Older. View DHEC's statement about CDC announcement on Pfizer Vaccine for those 12 and older.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 12, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Order Empowering Parents to Decide On Masks in Schools, Restricts Local Mask Mandates, and Prohibits Vaccine Passports. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster issues Order empowering parents to decide on masks in schools, restricts local mask mandates and prohibits vaccine passports. View Executive Order 2021-23.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 6, 2021
- DHEC Applauds South Carolina Nurses during National Nurses Week. View DHEC's press release applauding South Carolina nurses during National Nurses Week.
- South Carolina to Return to Pre-Pandemic Unemployment Program to Address Workforce Shortages. View the press release announcing South Carolina to return to pre-pandemic unemployment program.
- Late on bills? Residents encouraged to apply for rental, utility help through SC Stay Plus. View the press release announcing that residents are encouraged to apply for rental, utility help through SC Stay Plus.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 27, 2021
- More than $1 Million Available to Qualifying SC Employers for Training. Employers are Encouraged to Apply for Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Funds. View the press release announcing Incumbent Worker Training Funds.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 26, 2021
- South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority (SC Housing) launched a $272 million program to assist South Carolina residents in need of rental and utility assistance whose finances have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. View the press release announcing SC Housing to launch new $272 million rental, utility assistance program: SC Stay Plus.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 24, 2021
- DHEC Issues Statement about CDC Announcement on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. View DHEC's statement about the CDC announcement on Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 19, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster, Admin Executive Director Marcia Adams and SCDVA Sec. William Grimsley Announce Upcoming Veterans Virtual Career Fair. View the news release announcing the Veterans Virtual Career Fair.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 13, 2021
- DHEC Releases Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine. View DHEC's statement of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine.
Posted on accelerateSC website April 5, 2021
- FEMA and South Carolina to Open Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall April 14. View the news release about FEMA and South Carolina opening a community vaccination center at Columbia Place Mall April 14
Posted on accelerateSC website April 1, 2021
- South Carolina Tops Two Million COVID-19 Vaccinations Given. View the press release announcing South Carolina has given two million COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces New Economic Development Initiative to Expand Recruitment of Pharmaceutical Companies, Shore Up Emergency Supply Chains. View the news release about the new economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies and shore up emergency supply chains. View the related Executive Order.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 30, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster Provides $6 Million in GEER Funds for Community Computer Labs. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster is providing $6 million in GEER funds for community computer labs.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 29, 2021
- Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Continue to Help Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalizations. View DHEC's press release announcing Monoclonal Antibody Treatments continue to help reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 26, 2021
- All South Carolinians Aged 16 and Older to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 31, 2021. View the press release announcing all South Carolinians 16 and older to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 19, 2021
- South Carolina Updates Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines; All Facilities Required to Provide Visitation with Few Limitations. For more information, view the press release announcing South Carolina updates Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines that require all facilities to provide visitation with few limitations.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 18, 2021
- South Carolina Extends Income Tax Deadline to May 17 to Align with IRS. View the press release announcing South Carolina is extending the income tax deadline change.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 11, 2021
- South Carolina Announces Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines. View the press release about South Carolina announcing updated nursing home visitation guidelines.
- DEW Partners with ID.me for Fraud Protection. View the press release about DEW partnering with national leader, ID.me, to secure unemployment insurance for South Carolinians and reduce fraudulent claims.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 8, 2021
- COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude. View the DHEC press release which shares a message to South Carolinians of hope and gratitude. View the video message.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 5, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster Modifies Emergency Orders, Ensuring Continuity of Essential Government Operations. View Gov. McMaster's press release announcing the modification of emergency orders, ensuring continuity of essential government operations. View the related Executive Order.
Posted on accelerateSC website March 2, 2021
- South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021. Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases. View Gov. McMaster's press release announcing South Carolina's move to Phase 1b of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan March 8, 2021.
Posted on accelerateSC website February 26, 2021
- Final Program from the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act (CAA) Rolls Out in South Carolina for a Small, Unique Group of Individuals. View the press release announcing the final program from the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act (CAA) Rolls Out in South Carolina.
- Gov. Henry McMaster to Lift 'Last Call' Order, Large Gatherings Approval Process. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster to lift “last call” order, large gatherings approval process.
Posted on accelerateSC website February 19, 2021
- U.S. Department of Education Awards South Carolina Nearly $40 Million for Emergency Education Funding. S.C. Received $39,981,327 for the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program. View the press release announcing that S.C. received $39,981,327 for the EANS Program.
Posted on accelerateSC website February 11, 2021
- DHEC announces Federal Government Notifies Southeastern States of Possible Vaccine Shipping Delays. View DHEC’s press release announcing possible vaccine shipping delays for southeastern states.
Posted on accelerateSC website February 3, 2021
- South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Monday, February 8. View information about scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for South Carolinians aged 65 and older.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 29, 2021
- DHEC launches new COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, increases call center staff to nearly 300 as vaccine demand increases. View information about DHEC's new COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 28, 2021
- SC public health officials detect nation’s first known cases of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa. Read more about the detection of two cases associated with the SARS-CoV-2 variant that first emerged recently in South Africa.
- SC officials warn public to watch out for possible COVID-19 vaccine-related scams. View information on how to protect yourself and others from scammers targeting COVID-19 vaccine seekers.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 22, 2021
- SC Department of Employment and Workforce begins implementing the PEUC Extension Program. View information about SCDEW’s implementation of the PEUC Extension Program.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 20, 2021
- If you have questions about the SC CARES Act Relief Grant programs or your application, please call the accelerateSC Call Center. The number to call is 1-833-722-2578. View information about the SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 14, 2021
- DEW Launches Claimant Mobile App. View DEW's press release announcing the launch of a claimant mobile app.
- DHEC, LLR Announce Joint Order Expands Pool of Medical Professionals who can Administer COVID-19 Vaccine. View DHEC’s press release announcing the joint order expanding pool of medical professionals who can administer COVID-10 vaccine.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 13, 2021
- S.C. Public Health Officials Call on Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics — among other qualified individuals — to Support COVID-19 Vaccination in South Carolina DHEC: “If you are able and willing, your state urgently needs you.” View DHEC’s press release announcing S.C. public health officials calling on nurses, pharmacists and paramedics to support COVID-19 vaccination in South Carolina.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 11, 2021
- South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13. View DHEC’s press release announcing South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13.
- DEW Begins Paying PUA Extension Program. View DEW’s press release announcing S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce begins Paying PUA Extension Program.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 8, 2021
- Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Executive Budget. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Executive Budget.
- DHEC Encourages South Carolina Hospitals to Begin Vaccinating Admitted Patients Age 65 and Older. View DHEC’s press release encouraging South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 6, 2021
- All Phase1a Healthcare Workers Urged to Quickly Schedule Vaccine Appointments. View DHEC’s press release announcing all phase1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments.
Posted on accelerateSC website January 5, 2021
- Governor McMaster Provides $19.9 Million in Education, Workforce Training Funding. View the news release about Gov. McMaster providing $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding.
Posted on accelerateSC website December 22, 2020
- DHEC Board Announces Selection of Dr. Edward Simmer as Agency Director. View DHEC's press release announcing the selection of Dr. Edward Simmer as agency director.
- Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on DHEC Director Recommendation. View Gov. McMaster's statement on the DHEC director recommendation.
Posted on accelerateSC website December 14, 2020
- South Carolina Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Update. High Risk Hospital Workers and Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Staff Prioritized. View the COVID-19 Vaccine update.
Posted on accelerateSC website December 7, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Survey Results of 15 School Districts Providing Full Face-to-Face Instruction, Five Days a Week, and encourages the state’s superintendents to review the findings. View the results of the survey.
Posted on accelerateSC website November 25, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Gives SCDHEC Authority to Move Forward with School Testing Program. View the press release announcing the new school testing program initiative. View the executive order.
Posted on accelerateSC website November 12, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster and DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey Announce 2021 Tax Rates for Employers. View the press release announcing 2021 tax rates for employers.
Posted on accelerateSC website November 4, 2020
- Two-week Push Leads to More Than 11,000 Application Submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs. View additional information about the more than 11,000 application submissions for the SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 21, 2020
- DHEC Reminds South Carolinians to Celebrate Safely this Halloween. View the DHEC Reminds South Carolinians to Celebrate Safely this Halloween news release.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 17, 2020
- Application Process for Minority and Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Programs Begin Oct. 19. View the grant program overviews, frequently asked questions and the applications.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 16, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Minority, Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Application Start. View the press release announcing the application start date for the two grant programs.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 15, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster To Make CARES Act Small Business Grant Programs. View Gov. Henry McMaster To Make Cares Act Small Business Grant Programs information.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 14, 2020
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NURSING HOME VISITATION: accelerateSC Launches News Dashboards that Show Visitation Status and Type for SC Nursing Homes and Community and Residential Care Facilities. View the dashboards, by scrolling down to the accelerateSC Dashboards on the homepage of this site and click on the Social Impact Tab.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 13, 2020
- Team accelerateSC releases guidelines for restaurants and hospitality-related businesses. View the South Carolina – Opening Restaurants Updated Guidance and Regulations.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 9, 2020
- DHEC Provides New Guidelines for Outdoor and Indoor Visitation at Nursing Homes and Community Residential Care Facilities, Commonly Referred to as Assisted Living Facilities. View the Guidelines for Outdoor and Indoor Visitation.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 8, 2020
- Nursing Homes to Begin Reporting Visitation Status to DHEC. View the DHEC press release announcing nursing homes to begin reporting visitation status to DHEC.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 7, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Week 7 – Support and Customer Service — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases Seventh Round of Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Support and Customer Service.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 6, 2020
- Witness Signature Required for Mail-In Ballots. View information about a witness signature required for mail-in ballots.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 5, 2020
- DHEC Updates Guidance On Testing Asymptomatic Persons for SARS-CoV-2. View the DHEC Updates Guidance on Testing Asymptomatic Persons for SARS-CoV-2 press release.
Posted on accelerateSC website October 2, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restaurant Occupancy Limits Statewide. View the press release announcing Gov. McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits state wide (PDF). View Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website September 30, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Week 6 – Information & Computer Science — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases Sixth Round of Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Information & Computer Science.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 23, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Week 5 – Manufacturing — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases Fifth Round of Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Manufacturing.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 22, 2020
- accelerateSC Offers Centralized Dashboards for Citizens to Quickly Find COVID-19, Economic Revitalization Data. View information about the accelerateSC centralized dashboards.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 18, 2020
- DEW Combats Fraud with LWA Implementation. View information about DEW combatting fraud with LWA Implementation.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 16, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Week 4 – Transportation & Logistics — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases Fourth Round of Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Transportation & Logistics
Posted on accelerateSC website September 14, 2020
- DEW Announces Partnership with Coursera, an Online Learning Platform. This provides UI claimants, affected by pandemic, free access to more than 4,300 courses online. View Thousands of Professional Courses Available to UI Claimants at No Cost news release.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 11, 2020
- DHEC Announces Transition in Public Health Leadership; Dr. Brannon Traxler to Assume Role as Interim Public Health Director. View information about DHEC's transition in public health leadership.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds. View Gov. McMaster’s news release regarding his proposal for Phase 11 of Cares Act Funds.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 9, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Healthcare — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases Four More Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Healthcare
- DHEC Launches COVID-19 Pledge Project for South Carolina’s Business Community. View information about DHEC's COVID-19 Pledge Project for South Carolina's Business Community.
Posted on accelerateSC website September 2, 2020
- Lifeboat Jobs: Retail Trade Industry — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases 10 of 29 Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Retail Trade Industry
Posted on accelerateSC website September 1, 2020
- ORS Seeking Mapping Data from Broadband Providers. View the press release about the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff seeking mapping data from broadband providers in South Carolina.
- DHEC Provides Online Reporting of COVID-19 Cases among Public and Private Schools; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (Sept. 4, 2020). View DHEC’s online reporting of COVID-19 cases among public and private schools.
- FEMA Approves South Carolina for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA). View the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce press release announcing that FEMA has approved South Carolina for Lost Wages Assistance.
- DHEC Provides New Guidelines for Limited Outdoor Visitation at Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. View DHEC's new guidelines for limited outdoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 26, 2020
- South Carolina Applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant. View Gov. McMaster’s release regarding South Carolina applying for the Lost Wages Assistance Grant.
- Lifeboat Jobs: Hospitality and Accommodation Industry - S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Releases First 5 of 29 Lifeboat Jobs. View information about Lifeboat Jobs: Hospitality and Accommodation Industry.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 21, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Requests that DHEC Promptly Issue Guidance to Allow Visitation in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. View Gov. McMaster’s press release requesting DHEC to issue guidance to allow visitation in nursing homes and assisted living facilities (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website August 19, 2020
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Filling the Lifeboat and Helping South Carolinians Get Back to Work — S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Will Provide Top 29 Lifeboat Jobs to Consider as Individuals Make Employment Decisions. View information about DEW's upcoming efforts to highlight lifeboat jobs — the type of employment positions that can hold someone over until the economy recovers.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 18, 2020
- Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Agencies Launch Statewide Support Line for Spanish Speakers. Learn more about the new statewide support line dedicated for Spanish-speaking individuals in need during COVID-19 pandemic. View the release in Spanish.
- DHEC reminds parents how essential routine vaccinations are in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected routine clinical care. View Dr. Bell: “Children’s Routine Vaccinations Cannot be Forgotten”; Latest COVID-19 Update press release for more information.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 12, 2020
- DHEC Unveils New County-Level COVID-19 Online Resource. View information about DHEC’s new county-level COVID-19 online resource.
- SCEMD Provides Resource to Identify Local Mask Ordinances in SC. View resource to identify all South Carolina communities with face mask requirements.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 10, 2020
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DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Respond to Legitimate COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Stay Vigilant Against Scams. View the DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Respond to Legitimate COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Stay Vigilant Against Scams press release.
Posted on accelerateSC website August 3, 2020
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order 2020-50 — Initiating Additional Emergency Measures and Consolidating Previous Orders. View Executive Order 2020-50, which requires that face coverings be worn inside state government offices, buildings and facilities, as well as requires that restaurants require employees, customers, patrons, suppliers, vendors, and other visitors wear Face Coverings (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website July 30, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Takes Additional Action to Slow Virus Spread - Additional Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Limits Crowd Sizes, Calls on Local Governments to Pass Ordinances. View Gov. McMaster's additional action to slow the virus spread.
- DHEC, LLR Announce Joint Order Granting Temporary Authorization to Practice for Nursing Graduates in Order to Boost Staffing at Health Care Facilities. View information about the temporary authorization to practice for nursing graduates in order to boost staffing at health care facilities (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website July 29, 2020
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Gov. Henry McMaster Declares New State of Emergency. View the executive order.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 22, 2020
- DEW Announces an Additional Six Weeks of Extended Benefits (EB) Program. View DEW's press release on the additional six weeks of Extended Benefits (EB) Program.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 21, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants. View Gov. McMaster’s press release on Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 17, 2020
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on June Employment Situation. View Gov. McMaster’s statement on the June employment situation.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Prohibits Alcohol Sales at Bars and Restaurants After 11 p.m. View information about Gov. McMaster prohibiting alcohol sales at bars and restaurants after 11 p.m.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 8, 2020
- DOR Reminder – Income Tax Due Date is July 15. View DOR's news release for more information.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 2, 2020
- South Carolina's 2020 Sales Tax Holiday Kicks Off Friday, August 7. Discover how to take advantage of this opportunity online.
- DHEC Promotes Grant Opportunity to Help Loved Ones Safely Connect with Nursing Home Residents. View information on grant opportunity to help loved one safely connect with nursing home residents.
Posted on accelerateSC website July 1, 2020
- Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders with expiration dates between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020, are considered valid through October 1, 2020. View the SCDMV memo updated on June 30, 2020 regarding these changes.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 30, 2020
- K-12 Students Who Normally Receive Free or Reduced-Price School Meals to Receive Federal Food Assistance. View information about K-12 students who normally receive free or reduced-price school meals to received federal food assistance.
- DHEC Recommends Residents Stay Safer at Home for Fourth of July. View DHEC's press release recommending residents stay safer at home for the Fourth of July.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 23, 2020
- New Palmetto Priority Program Launches to aid Restaurants in Providing Extra Precautions for Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic. View information about the Palmetto Priority Program. Participate in the program.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 22, 2020
- AccelerateED Task Force Releases Final Guidance and Recommendations for 2020–2021 School Year. View the AccelerateED Task Force final guidance and recommendations.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 15, 2020
- AccelerateED Task Force Releases Draft Guidance and Recommendations for 2020–2021 School Year. View the AccelerateED Task Force draft guidance and recommendation or provide public comment.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 12, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Declares New State of Emergency, Lifts Restrictions on Bowling Alleys, Retail Capacity Restraints. View the press release announcing the new State of Emergency and information about the lifting of restrictions for bowling alleys and retail capacity restraints.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for CARES Act Funds. View the Governor's press release announcing the proposal for CARES Act Funds. View Gov. McMaster's letter to the General Assembly and the full proposal (PDF).
- South Carolina - Opening Restaurants Phase Two Recommendations Released. View the South Carolina - Opening Restaurants Phase Two Recommendations (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website June 9, 2020
- SC Election Commission provides polling place relocations for the June 9 statewide primaries. View updated polling locations.
- Public Health Officials Issue Joint Statement on Need to Continue to Practice Social Distancing and Proper Use of Face Masks to Save Lives in South Carolina. View statement on the need to continue to practice social distancing and proper user of face masks.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 4, 2020
- SC Election Commission Provides Information on Voting Options for the June 9 Statewide Primaries. View voting options for the June 9 Statewide Primaries.
Posted on accelerateSC website June 1, 2020
- Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Agencies Launch Statewide Support Line. Learn more about the launching of a new statewide support line for individuals in need during COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on accelerateSC website May 29, 2020
- Governor Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order 2020-38, Extending State of Emergency. View Executive Order 2020-38.
- accelerateSC Full Committee Releases its Final Report and Recommendations. View the accelerateSC Final Report and Recommendations (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 27, 2020
- accelerateSC Launches Call Center for Citizens to ask Questions about COVID-19 and the State’s Revitalization Efforts. View information about the accelerateSC Call Center.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 26, 2020
- DHEC Surpasses Goal to Test 110,000 South Carolinians in May. Learn more about DHEC surpassing May's testing goal.
- SC Election Commission Announces Witness Signatures Are No Longer Required for Asentee by Mail Ballots in June Primary and Runoff Elections. View absentee voting information for June primaries.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 22, 2020
- DHEC Announces Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics. Learn more about free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics.
- SC Election Commission Releases COVID-19 Voter Information for June 9 Primaries. View COVID-19 voter information for June 9 primaries (PDF).
- AccelerateSC releases guidelines for Preparing to Re-open Faith-Based Organizations. View Guidelines for Preparing to Re-Open Faith-Based Organizations.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 20, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions on Attractions Effective Friday, May 22. Governor Also Lifts Restrictions on Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Effective May 30. View information about the lifting of restriction on attractions and youth and adult recreational sports.
- SCDMV Resumes Skills Tests with Modifications May 26, 2020. Learn more about SCDMV resuming skills tests with modifications.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 15, 2020
- SLED Releases Cyber Situational Awareness Report. View the Cyber Situational Awareness Report to learn about COVID-19 email scams (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 14, 2020
- Interim Guidelines for Re-Opening Public Swimming Pools. View the Interim Guidelines for Re-Opening Public Swimming Pools (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 13, 2020
- South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Releases Opening Hotel Phase One Requirements. Learn more about Opening Hotels Phase One Requirements.
- Gov. McMaster Announces Rescheduling of All Postponed Elections due to the COVID-19. Learn more about the rescheduling of all postponed elections.
- Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2020-35 — State of Emergency to Facilitate COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Testing, & Other Measures. Read Executive Order 2020-35.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 12, 2020.
- SCDMV to Return to Monday-Friday Hours of Operation Starting May 13. Read more about SCDMV returning to Monday-Friday hours of operation.
- Gov. Henry McMaster Announces That Close Contact Businesses, Gyms, Pools are Able to Open in a limited capacity on Monday, May 18. Learn more about which close contact businesses can reopen next week.
- Team accelerateSC Releases Basic Operations for Manufacturers During COVID-19. Learn more about the newly released Basic Operations for Manufacturers During COVID-19.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 8, 2020.
- The South Carolina Department of Administration releases Re-entry Plan for State Employees. Learn more about the plan for returning state employees to the workplace.
- DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics. Learn more about COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics and where to find them.
- DHEC Expands Contact Tracing to Support Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Efforts. Learn more about DHEC expanding contract tracing.
- Gov. Henry McMaster: Restaurants Are Able to Open for Limited Dine-in Services Monday, May 11, and Boating Restrictions are Lifted Statewide, Effective Immediately. Read the news release for more information on limited-dine-in services and the lifting of boating restrictions statewide.
- Restaurants can view recommended Phase Two restaurant Guidance here.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 7, 2020.
- South Carolina to Test All Residents and Staff at Nursing Homes for COVID-19. Learn more about testing all residents and staff at nursing homes.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 6, 2020.
- The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will resume in-person instruction in mid-August. Learn more about the decision and a virtual townhall scheduled for 6 p.m., May 6, 2020.
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 5, 2020.
- Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Administration unveil accelerateSC website. Learn more about the effort to create the site (PDF).
Posted on accelerateSC website on May 4, 2020.
- Gov. Henry McMaster to lift "Work-or-Home" order May 4, 2020, and outdoor dining services for restaurants will start the same day. Read the official press release here.
- South Carolina State Parks reopen. All park visitors are asked to follow social distancing guidelines. Visit the State Parks website.
