Prisma Health Healthy Start recognizes infant & maternal mortality rates
In latest data from 2023, the SC Department of Public Health reports that 402 babies across South Carolina died before their 1st birthday.
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Local Living: The Lourie Center presents its open house
Local Living: The Lourie Center presents its open house
CAE’s Soar With Us community outreach initiative
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is hosting a two-part community engagement series titled, Soar with Us.
Newberry County deputy negative after exposure to rabid coyote
Officials say a Newberry County deputy tested negative for rabies after being exposed to a potentially rabid coyote.
AG Wilson issues opinion on stillbirths, paid leave
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina’s paid parental leave law should include stillbirths.
Blythewood mayor calls for RCSD investigation into allegations of ‘criminal or financial violations’
Blythewood’s mayor is calling for an investigation into criminal allegations made by members of the town council.
Lexington woman accused of shooting man to death at West Columbia home
A Lexington woman is accused of shooting a man to death Tuesday night at a home in West Columbia, according to deputies.
South Carolina students show growth on SC READY assessments
South Carolina students are making notable academic progress, with the latest SC READY test results showing statewide improvements in both reading and math, particularly in the early grades.
Overdose deaths decrease in S.C.
South Carolina had a six percent decrease in drug overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, marking the first decline in a decade, according to the SC Department of Public Health.
Powerball jackpot increases to $1.4 billion
Powerball leaders have increased the jackpot for tonight to an estimated $1.4 billion, said lottery officials.
