City panel hires former USCA chancellor as program manager
The Aiken Municipal Development Commission voted to hire Dr. Tom Hallman as a long term consultant to drive the citys economic development plan. Hallman will report to the commission under a one year contract with details on pay not disclosed. He was among three finalists sought for the independent contractor role amid early March funding requests for a $40000 project manager expense.
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DHEC official touts benefits of COVID vaccine
South Carolina top doctor praised the COVID 19 vaccine at a Department of Health and Environmental Control news conference. Dr Linda Bell noted vaccine arrival dates, vaccination rates, and ongoing studies while urging residents to consider vaccination amid lingering unknowns and declining case counts.
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South Carolina House Budget Allocates Raises Across State
The South Carolina House frames nearly 51.1 billion in the budget starting July to boost pay for teachers, law enforcement, and most state workers while funding building and arts programs. A pandemic bonus will go to state employees earning under 55 000, and vaccines are not required for the drawings.
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Deaths rise from heart disease and diabetes amid COVID era
New data show 2025 marked by sharp increases in heart disease and diabetes deaths, tied to many patients avoiding hospitals during the pandemic. Experts call the trend alarming as total U S mortality from major conditions grows beyond official COVID counts, with diabetes up 14 percent and heart disease surging.
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