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Dr. Edward Simmer answers questions from the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs committee in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Simmer was nominated to lead the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control by the agency's board in December and must be confirmed by the state Senate before he can take charge. (AP Photo/Michelle Liu)
Retired military doctor is SC health agency's new director

By Jeffrey Collins Feb. 04, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Dr. Edward Simmer answers questions from the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs committee in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Simmer was nominated to lead the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control by the agency's board in December and must be confirmed by the state Senate before he can take charge. (AP Photo/Michelle Liu)
Senate panel OKs military doctor tapped to lead health dept.

By Michelle Liu Feb. 02, 2021 09:40 AM EST

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2020 02:42 PM EDT
Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers: ___ June 28 The Post and Courier on some cities...

Gov. Henry McMaster speaks during a meeting of the Accelerate SC economy initiative in Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (Tracy Glantz/The State via AP)
SC health agency leader steps down during pandemic

By Jeffrey Collins May. 27, 2020 02:58 PM EDT