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October 4, 2021
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Social Media Video Platform’s Challenges Wreaking Havoc In Schools

A growing social media video platform, TikTok, is wreaking havoc in schools with its so-called “devious lick challenges.” In September, students were encouraged to steal or damage school property, then share a video with the hashtag on TikTok.

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October 4, 2021
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‘Stay Healthy Tips’ Offered For The Approaching Flu Season

Flu season is upon us! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza activity often begins to increase in October, peaks between December and February, and can linger into May.

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October 4, 2021
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Family Day At Home With Florence Museum Announced

The Education Department of the Florence County Museum announces the following programming.

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October 4, 2021
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S.C. Has Nation’s Best Financial Report Publication Time

South Carolina now leads the nation on timely financial reporting, S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom announced today.

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October 4, 2021
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New Grant Helps Pandemic-Challenged Historic Sites

Today the National Trust for Historic Preservation announces a new $3.5 million program designed to help preserve and interpret historic places that reflect the inclusive narrative of American cultural history, made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities’ American Rescue Plan Humanities Grantmaking for Organizations.

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October 4, 2021
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Registration Open for Schools Interested In DDSC’s Free Virtual Land Of Smiles Program

Delta Dental of South Carolina’s Land of Smiles® program, known for reaching hundreds of elementary schools throughout South Carolina each year to teach grade-school children good dental health habits, is now available in a 15-minute virtual video format.

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October 3, 2021
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Sarah Geneva “Winnie” Lane

Services for Sarah Geneva “Winnie” Lane will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

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October 3, 2021
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Death Notices

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October 3, 2021
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DHEC Now Accepting Applications For Projects Aimed At Reducing Diesel Emissions

Diesel emissions make up a significant portion of the mobile source air pollution in the state, which is why the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering grant funding for upgrading outdated diesel vehicles, engines and equipment.