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DHEC in the News: Flu activity, proposed mine expansion, infant mortality

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Here’s a look at health and environmental news from around South Carolina.

Flu activity has picked up in recent weeks

The peak flu season is still weeks away, but South Carolina is reporting widespread flu activity for the third straight week.

Area hospitals are seeing more flu patients this season compared to last year.

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System spokeswoman Jessica Pickens said for October through December, the total number of flu-related visits to its hospitals in Spartanburg, Pelham and Union has doubled compared to the same period in 2016.

Local Mining Company Seeking To Expand In Huger

DONMAR Sand Mining, LLC, located in Huger, S.C., is currently seeking a “Special Exception” through the Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in hopes of increasing their mining facility from 5-acres and 20-feet deep to 32-acres and 30-feet deep.

The plans, which outline an increase of the mine to six times its current size, were deferred at the BZA meeting on Dec. 19 and will be seen by the board for the third time on Jan. 16 at the County Council Assembly Room, located at 1003 Hwy. 52 in Moncks Corner, where the final vote on the request will be made.

These are the states where infant mortality is highest

(CNN)There’s good and bad news when it comes to infant mortality in the United States.

Infant mortality, or the death of a baby before his or her 1st birthday, has declined in recent years across the nation and around the world.

Yet disparities persist across states, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s National Center for Health Statistics on Thursday.

New S.C. Active Mines Viewer App

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Did you know that there are 474 active mines in South Carolina? S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has launched a new web-based application to make it easier for the public to find, filter and download mining information across the state.

The S.C. Active Mines Viewer is a GIS map that displays the locations of all actively permitted mines in South Carolina to make it easier for the public to find information that is relevant to their community or business. The mines are categorized into eight mineral groups including clay, gold, granite, limestone, sand, sericite, shale and vermiculite.

The legend allows the user to view a specific mineral group or view all mines.

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The search function allows the user to search by mine name, permit number, or by county.

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The table function allows the user to view a table of additional information about the mines, such as latitude and longitude, mineral group and type, and mine operator.

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The user can download this information and print a copy of the current map view.

Active Mine Viewer printable map

Whether you’re a public contractor looking for a source of construction materials or an interested constituent looking for information on what type of minerals are mined in your community, the S.C. Active Mines Viewer is an easy-to-use resource.

You can check out the app on your computer or mobile device by visiting: https://gis.dhec.sc.gov/activeminesviewer/

About Mining Regulations

Mining in South Carolina is regulated by the S.C. Mining Act, S.C. Code Ann. 48-20-10, et seq. (Rev. 2008). The Act ensures that all land and water associated with mine activity receive a practical degree of protection and restoration. DHEC is authorized to issue permits for mine operations and ensure that mines comply with laws and regulations.

For more information about mining regulation and permitting, visit www.scdhec.gov/Environment/LW/MiningandReclamation/.