Dr. Ed Simmer, interim head of Department of Public Health, no longer in job on last day of session

Dr. Ed Simmer, interim head of Department of Public Health, no longer in job on last day of session

Dr. Ed Simmer, the embattled interim head of Public Health, was let go from his position May 14, the governor’s office confirmed

SC health director out of the job after failing to receive Senate approval - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

Dr. Edward Simmer, interim director of the Department of Public Health, answers questions from senators during his confirmation hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Screenshot of SCETV legislative livestream)COLUMBIA — The state’s public health director, who legislators tried this year to fire, left his role when the regular legislative session ended for the year, the governor’s office confirmed Friday. Gov. Henry McMaster has long supported Edw…

SC health director out of the job after failing to receive Senate approval

Dr. Edward Simmer, interim director of the Department of Public Health, answers questions from senators during his confirmation hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Screenshot of SCETV legislative livestream)COLUMBIA — The state’s public health director, who legislators tried this year to fire, left his role when the regular legislative session ended for the year, the governor’s office confirmed Friday. Gov. Henry McMaster has long supported Edw…