Study shows secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of heart failure
A new study shows exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke can increase the risk of heart failure.
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New study shows U.S. birth rates have hit a record low
A new study shows U.S. birth rates have reached a record low. The birth rate fell again in 2020, for the 16th consecutive year.
New model projects India’s coronavirus deaths could nearly double in a month
A new prediction shows India could be facing a staggering number of COVID-19 cases and deaths over the next few weeks. A new model by the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore predicts if current coronavirus trends continue, the number of COVID deaths will nearly double to over 400,000 in about a month.
Chapin residents get “arrested” for a good cause at the Jail and Bail fundraiser Wednesday
There’s a warrant out for some Chapin residents arrests, but all for a great cause! The group Chapin Women in Service, with the help of community members, held a Jail and Bail fundraiser Wednesday.
“Chemo with Style” offers wigs for women who lost their hair during cancer treatment
Some Midlands women have the chance to get a new look, with a full head of hair. “Chemo with Style” is a program that offers free, tailored wigs for ladies who have lost their hair to chemotherapy or radiation.
Lexington Police Department focusing on collision prone intersections this month
In a statement released Wednesday, Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced that officers will be focusing on traffic enforcement at collision prone intersections this month.
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
By Jamey Keaten and Zeke Miller
The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to speed the end of the pandemic.
Dominion: More than 15,000 Midlands customers lost power Tuesday night
Many in the Midlands spent Tuesday night in the dark. According to Dominion Energy, at one point more than 15,000 customers were without power.
Deputies in Sumter County still searching for answers in the murder of teen in January 2020
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for information in the death of 17-year-old Antwan Dukes. Dukes was found shot and killed in front of an abandoned home on Wilder Street in January 2020.
Town of Winnsboro sponsoring free drive-in movie Saturday night
Are you still looking for family plans this Saturday night? The Town of Winnsboro is sponsoring a free movie night!
