As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing
With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands — and get vaccinated!
Author: Lee Williams
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.
Reality TV star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping a Twin Peaks bar manager in Atlanta
Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave.
Power returns for residents of Prosperity
Around 600 people in the Town of Prosperity were without power Friday night and most of Saturday after Town officials say an abandoned CSX train car kept Duke Energy crews from working on a downed power line.
What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 11 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area.
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Photo: AP News/Richard Vogel By MARYCLAIRE DALE Updated 4:59 PM EST, January 11, 2025 Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment and discrimination among its 3,400-member ranks. As a career firefighter, she was portrayed by the then-mayor as a stabilizing force. Three…
Zookeepers at Riverbanks prepare animals for colder weather
As colder temperatures loom, extra precautions are being taken for the animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
Spring Lake residents seek answers after forced evacuation from New Year’s Day fire, say their buildings weren’t affected
On Tuesday morning, the Columbia Fire Marshal’s office deemed buildings throughout the rest of the complex unsafe — calling for residents to evacuate immediately.
Local expert offers tips on helping seniors handle isolation after holidays
For many older adults, the end of the holidays can bring feelings of depression and isolation.
Planning for possible winter weather — SCEMD offers downloadable guide with tips
In the event of extreme winter weather in the coming days, the SC Emergency Management Division has a severe winter weather guide available for download.
