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Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

Vital Records Office Closures

Aiken and Beaufort Vital Records locations are closed due to Hurricane Helene. DPH is working to reopen these locations. Individuals can receive services online, by phone or at nearby health departments.

We understand the significance of this issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.

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South Carolina Death Indexes 1915-1967

This page contains links to all of the Death Index log files from the S.C. Department of Public Health - Division of Vital Records.

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The South Carolina Department of Archives & History also retains records of deaths for 1915-1963. You can view them at the S. C. Department of Archives and History Reference Room, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29223. Access to a microfiche index and microfilm of these deaths is available. You can find additional information on the SC Department of Archives and History website.

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