Shortage of doctors eyed in South Carolina amid aging boom
A report by the South Carolina health workforce agency warns the state could face a critical doctor shortage in the next decade as baby boomers retire and training lags. The number of physicians per 10 000 residents remains below many states, prompting concerns over residency funding and retention.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Linda Lacey
Office For Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning
Medical University of South Carolina
Lacey
University of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Virginia
Spartanburg
Education Board may sue Zais over reporting
The South Carolina Board of Education may sue Superintendent Mick Zais in two weeks if no accord is reached on requiring a monthly report of available grants. The board approved hiring its attorney and setting a Dec. 23 deadline to resolve the dispute over grant transparency and reporting authority.
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Columbia
South Carolina Board of Education
Mick Zais
Michael Montgomery
South Carolina
Zais
Dennis Thompson Jr
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Jay Bagley
Bagley
Sumter sheriff’s son among nine arrested in drug bust
Investigators say nine people were arrested near Rembert in Sumter County after a six month probe. Marvin English, 27, son of Sheriff Anthony Dennis, faces four counts of manufacturing and distributing cocaine and was released on bond. The sheriff said he knew of the investigation but did not intervene.
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Sumter
Sumter County
Rembert
Marvin English
Anthony Dennis
English
Hampton Gardner
Charleston Doubles Reward for Arson Tips
Charleston increases the reward to fifty thousand dollars for tips that lead to the arrest of arson suspects. About 85 suspicious fires have occurred since 2000 in the area where U.S. 17 runs through the city. Chief Greg Mullen says tips have come in and hopes the higher incentive will prompt disclosures.
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Charleston
U.S. 17
South Carolina Insurance News Service
Greg Mullen
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