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DHEC, DAODAS launch new interactive online dashboard to track prescription drugs

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control (SCDHEC) and the Department of Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) have a new way

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Grease and grime among worst restaurant inspections in Horry, Georgetown counties

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control inspects area restaurants for violations. Why these eateries got the worst grades.

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Pink slime, mold and a roach and spider. Worst Myrtle Beach area restaurant inspections

With pink slime in an ice machine, mold, a live roach and other violations, here are the worst recent restaurant inspections in the Myrtle Beach, SC area.

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Partially demolished gym in Andrews contaminated with asbestos, officials say

South Carolina health officials say a partially demolished building in Andrews is now considered to be contaminated with asbestos.

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Animal control orders woman to turn over pet raccoon

A South Carolina woman is trying to keep her pet raccoon from being euthanized.

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SCDHEC orders Upstate woman to turn over pet raccoon

A Spartanburg woman is trying to keep her pet raccoon from being euthanized.

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York County teachers get vaccinated ahead of Phase 1B

York County teachers get vaccinated ahead of Phase 1B
S.C. teachers to be vaccinated Friday
By Morgan Newell | March 3, 2021 at 7:46 PM EST - Updated March 3 at 7:48 PM
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) -By the end of this week, hundreds of teachers in York County will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
All four York County districts got permission from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to start vaccinating teachers before Phase 1B starts next week.
The districts say vaccines will be given Friday at the PMC Clinic in Rock Hill. Appointments are being set up for school staff and teachers. It is a big step for these districts.

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Data shows 'concerning' racial disparities as Black and Latino South Carolinians vaccinated at lower rates

Data shows âconcerningâ racial disparities as Black and Latino South Carolinians vaccinated at lower rates
Racial discrepancy in COVID-19 vaccinations
By Morgan Newell | February 18, 2021 at 5:41 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 7:43 PM
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) -The South Carolina Department of Health and Environment (DHEC) is trying to cover racial disparities in vaccine distribution in the state.
In South Carolina, healthcare workers, nursing home residents and those 65 and older are getting vaccinated right now. WBTV looked over DHECâs newest demographics database.
WBTV could not find specific breakdowns on how many eligible White and Black South Carolinians there are. The gap could close when more people become eligible, but right now, DHEC says there is a racial discrepancy in the numbers.

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Rock Hill man shares experience with Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial ahead of three-week FDA review

Rock Hill man shares experience with Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial ahead of three-week FDA review
Local man takes part in Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial
By Morgan Newell | February 5, 2021 at 5:36 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 6:45 PM
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - We could be just weeks away from the approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson has applied for emergency use authorization from the FDA. The data is encouraging. The company says its single dose vaccine is 66 percent effective in preventing moderate and severe cases. It also claims the one dose 85 percent effective against the most severe symptoms.

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South Carolina teachers advocate for vaccine prioritization

South Carolina teachers advocate for vaccine prioritization
Teachers push for vaccine in York County
By Morgan Newell | February 1, 2021 at 5:49 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 6:48 PM
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) -Teachers across South Carolina are pushing to be prioritized to get the COVID vaccine.
The Palmetto State is still in Phase 1A of its vaccination plan, meaning that healthcare workers, long-term care staff and anyone 70 years and older can get the vaccine.
The state believes phase 1B could start in early spring. That covers frontline essential workers like law enforcement and teachers, but some say they want the shot sooner.

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