Governor McMaster declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
DSS State Director Michael Leach says there were over 66,000 reports of child abuse and neglect in South Carolina in 2022.
Author: Lee Williams
Providence Home celebrates 60th anniversary, debuts new William “Bill” Cogdill Chapel
Community members and city officials came together to honor Providence Home’s 60th anniversary, and for the debut of its new chapel at its North Main Street campus.
6 unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members and Veterans from the Air Force, American Legion, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy came together for the ceremony.
Collegiate Recovery Day at State House recognizes alcohol and drug abuse programs
Representatives from schools and organizations across the state shared their stories of hope and recovery to the crowd.
At the State House on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette joined the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services and academic partners from across the state to recognize National Collegiate Recovery Day.
DHEC reports dramatic increase in infant and maternal mortality rates
New reports released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control show a dramatic increase in South Carolina’s infant and maternal mortality rates.
Governor McMaster and officials urge lawmakers to increase illegal gun possession penalties, pass bond reform
Isle of Palms Chief Kevin Cornett and SLED's Chief Mark Keel joined the governor to push for new legislation.
“So before the General Assembly goes home in May, they need to pass bond reform and they need to see that we slam that revolving door, and have graduated penalties for committing these crimes with these illegal guns,” says Governor McMaster.
A.C. Flora student to host 2nd annual fundraiser for fellow amputees
Now 17-years-old, Bagley recalls that day saying, “The whole of the boat hit right about at where my knees were. And so I went under the center of the boat. The propeller hit both my legs, took my right one, and then my left one. I fractured it at the knee and just below.”
Richland Two introduces “CrisisAlert” badges, allowing teachers to signal emergencies and initiate lockdowns
According to Centegix officials, by pressing the button on the badge three times, the teacher or staff member can signal a medical emergency. Eight clicks or more initiates a schoolwide lockdown, calls 911, and alerts the police to the teacher’s exact location on campus.
SC House unanimously votes to approve six weeks paid parental leave, teachers and lawmaker reacts
On Wednesday, the SC House of Representatives approved a bill that allows teachers to have paid parental leave for up to six weeks when they give birth or adopt a child.
1,000 volunteers clean up 50 different sites for CIU’s “RAMServe Day”
Columbia International University’s “RAMServe Day” brought together volunteers from multiple schools for one big community cleanup event.
