The agency said Tuesday it will also leave 111 positions unfilled at the 17 centers.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will allow $488 million in state spending cuts to go into effect without his signature.

The House plans to quietly give final approval to $488 million in budget cuts mostly in health care and education and send the bill to the Senate.

Governor Mark Sanford plans to make stops across South Carolina Wednesday and Thursday to push for spending limits.

South Carolina’s poor, disabled and elderly will see fewer prescription drugs as state budget cuts are implemented.

South Carolina budget chiefs are expected to warn that a worsening economy will create budget gaps.