We’re proud to spotlight Paula Brown with the South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA) at the SCOWA Statewide 2-Day Conference & Expo! 👤 Speaker: Paula Brown 🏛 Organization: South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA) 📘 Session: Decentralized Wastewater Program 📅 Monday, February 2, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM 📌 Business & Professional Track 🎓 CEU Credit: 1 Hour Session Overview: This session highlights SCRWA’s Decentralized Wastewater Program, which supports rural and small communities

As of July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been split into two new agencies. This is the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), the former health component of DHEC. Our name may change, but our commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina is stronger than ever. DPH will build on DHEC’s legacy, continuously innovating to achieve best practices that help improve our state’s

New agency to oversee public health services in South Carolina

We need everyone to contact South Carolina Department of Public Health and tell them we need help out here. We are being failed by too many departments and elected officials. It’s time for something to be done. This is our health and our community. It’s time for accountability. The Valley is tired of being quiet. Walking Tall has made this problem so much worse by enabling this behavior. | Jennifer Lariscey Morris