DHEC encourages everyone to get updated vaccinations
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says people are most at risk for seasonal illnesses during the fall months, winter months, and large holiday gatherings.
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Teen sentenced to 10 years in prison for striking deputy with stolen vehicle
“Your actions have consequences. It doesn’t really matter how you feel afterwards, those actions still happen. And those consequences are still real. And that’s true for me as well as Jamon. You know, he’s facing the consequences of what he did that day and I’m dealing with them and have been dealing with them everyday since the incident just in a different capacity,” says Investigator Merriman.
Police: Woman charged with Cruelty to Child at Midlands Preschool
Investigators say on October 26th at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, Wages was accused of grabbing a 3 year old boy by his arms with force and leaving visible marks.
Police: Former PTA president charged with taking up to $50K
Police say she is charged with breach of trust and faces up to ten years in prison.
Local Living: Holiday events in the Midlands
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Local Living: a look at some Holiday events in the Midlands
Deputies: Sumter woman arrested for trafficking while under house arrest
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was arrested for drug trafficking and gun charges while under house arrest.
Sumter County: Deputies found infant left in car during routine patrol
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says an infant was found left inside a car during a routine patrol on Monday night.
Clerk denies tampering or influencing jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder
The clerk of court accused of tampering with the South Carolina jury that found Alex Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder denied asking jurors if they thought he was guilty before deliberations or suggesting she thought he killed his wife and son.
Troopers: One killed in accident involving garbage truck
One person is dead after a collision involving a garbage truck on Wescott Road in Lexington County, said the SCHP.
Infant mortality rate declines in South Carolina
For the first time in 20 years, the country is seeing a significant increase in infant mortality rates, this is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For the first time in 20 years, the country is seeing a significant increase in infant mortality rates, this is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
