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Therapists see spike in cases of anxiety, depression spike during pandemic

Mental health experts say they are seeing double the amount of people feeling hopeless, double
Associated Press,

(Associated Press) —Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research suggests. In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from…

National Outlook On Back To School
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Some Midlands schools are back to hitting the books

below is a list of some of the area disticts that are either back in session or getting ready to head back
ABC Columbia Staff,

Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started what the district is calling “phase one” by having virtual school through R2 E-School and E-Learning options. Meanwhile Clarendon Three, Kershaw County, Lee County, Lexington Two, and…

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Encouraging healthy eating habits as kids hit the books

Class is in session for many and health is something all parents should continue to study
CNN,

(CNN) — Whether your child is heading back to the classroom — or learning from home…opening the book to healthy snacks or packing a lunch can be difficult. Dietitians say kids should be offered three meals and two 2 to 3 throughout the day — and those snacks should consist of two food groups. for example, try offering your children…
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15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct

University officials say students, organizations actions 'jeopardizes public safety'
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not only are the actions of the individuals involved ‘behavior that jeopardizes public safety’, but adds the actions are in direct breach of the Executive…

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SC Health officials say there are more than 200 Mobile Coronavirus test sites

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials continue to add Coronavirus testing sites across South Carolina. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially…

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DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested? State Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. DHEC COVID drive thru testing The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 mobile testing events scheduled through October 17, with new testing events added regularly. To…
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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman, SC native dies of cancer at 43

Reports say the actor had been battling with the disease for four years
Associated Press,

Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther (2018). Courtesy: Marvel Studios The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles…
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Prisma Health cancels Columbia, Greenville COVID-19 testing this weekend

Health officials say they were forced to cancel the planned testing due to inclement weather
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Free COVID-19 testing that Prisma Health was planning to host this weekend August 24, has been canceled. Health officials say they had to cancel the coronavirus testing events in Columbia, Simpsonville, and Greenville due to inclement weather that came from the remnants of Hurricane Laura. All hospital-based drive-through testing sites in the Upstate also will be…
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Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC ( WOLO)– Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy  says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine Neighborhood Association Dominion Energy says the trimming is to increase…