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DSS Charges Two Individuals in Beaufort County with Food Stamp Fraud

April 21, 2025- On March 31st, 2025, Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Beaufort County man and woman in connection with fraudulently receiving $20,369.00 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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SC DSS Honors April Employees of the Month

April 18, 2025 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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DSS Announces New Hampton County Director

April 16, 2025 - Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Angie Bryan as the new Hampton County Director. She began her new position on Monday, March 17th.

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DSS Announces New Edgefield County Director

April 16, 2025 - Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Demeterius Brown as the new Edgefield County Director. She began her new position on Monday, March 17th.

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DSS Announces New Cherokee County Director

April 16, 2025 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services would like to announce Shyniece Anderson as the new Cherokee County DSS Director. Ms. Anderson began her role on Monday, August 19th.

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State Leaders to Hold Press Conference for Child Abuse Prevention Month

COLUMBIA, S.C., (April 3, 2025) – In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, state house leaders and child advocates will gather in the First Floor Lobby of the S.C. Statehouse on Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m., to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and declare April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. 

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