| DHEC director cites health, family concerns in resignation Rick Toomey, named director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control in December 2018, said health problems and a desire to spend more time with his first grandchild led to his decision. Providence Health to open unit for recovering patients The 10-bed facility in downtown Columbia will provide short-term rehabilitation for nursing home residents whose COVID-19 symptoms have subsided but who still test positive for the virus. Beds are expected to be available by mid-June. | 