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Proposed bill would give parents ‘no resuscitate’ rights for terminally ill children

The measure was approved by panel of SC Senators, now heads to Senate floor for consideration

Columbia, SC (AP) — A bill that aims to give parents more power over care for their terminally ill child. Right now in the state of South Carolina emergency responders are not able to approve ‘do not resuscitate’ orders for children under the age of 18. That could change if this proposal becomes law. Thursday, the Senate Medical Affairs committee…

Police identify man accused of breaking into home, sexually assaulting inside

Authorities say the incident took place along Greene Street Thursday morning

Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police now have the identity of a man they say is accused of breaking into a Greene Street and sexually assaulting a woman inside. Authorities say 39 year old Robert Drayton is suspected of breaking into the home around 4 am Thursday morning. Columbia Police say the victim was given medical…