What is the Title III-B Program for Seniors?

A new legal service is being offered in the region for seniors who qualify.  While the program does not base eligibility only on a person’s income or resources, the program directs services to those sixty years or older who are in the greatest social and/or economic need.  Case priorities include: income, health care, long term care, nutrition, housing, utilities, protective services, defense of guardianship, abuse, neglect, and age discrimination.  For more information on this program contact Kayla Ives/I&RA Specialist, (843) 436-6252 or kives@wrcog.org.

Waccamaw Regional offers free help with Medicare open enrollment

Waccamaw Regional offers free help with Medicare open enrollment: Free help is available for Medicare beneficiaries trying to navigate the open enrollment period, which started this month and ends on Dec. 7. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and every other Saturday beginning Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about WRCOG and its Aging and Disability programs, visit www.wrcog.org, click here for the full open enrollment news release, or contact Kim Harmon at (843) 546-8502 or kharmon@wrcog.org.

Greeleyville Combined Notice

Greeleyville Combined Notice: The Town of Greeleyville will be undertaking a project known as the Town of Greeleyville Sewer Extension Phase 4 for the purpose of providing wastewater to several streets within the community. The Town has determined the project will have no significant impact on the human environment and will be requesting the release of Community Development Block Grant Funds on or about November 17, 2014. The full announcement may be found here.

Incumbent Worker Training Assistance

Incumbent Worker Training Assistance: The Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments announces the availability of Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) under provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.  The purpose of this IWT Program is to assist employers in training currently employed workers in an effort to keep businesses and workers competitive.  Private Sector South Carolina Employers located in the counties of Williamsburg, Georgetown and Horry in need of training for incumbent workers due to expansion and changing skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines, and new organizational restructuring may be eligible for IWT assistance.  Interested employers must forward their request for IWT assistance to Ayla Hemeon, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, REFERENCE:  IWT PROGRAM, 1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC  29440, by November 5, 2014.  You may request an IWT Application by email to ahemeon@wrcog.org or visit our website at http://www.wrwia.org.

WIA is An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.  Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Waccamaw Sports Classic 2015

Mark your calendars for the Waccamaw Sports Classic on April 10, 2015 from 9-3!