A new study found the healthiest meal of the day for kids comes from school cafeterias. Researchers analyzed the diets of more than 21,000 kids from 2003 and 2018. They found the percentage of food eaten at schools that was poor nutritional quality declined from 55% to 24% over those 15 years.
A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter.
More than 300 businesses and investors are calling on the Biden administration to set an ambitious climate change goal that would cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. Those sending a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden calling for action include such giants as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Coca-Cola.
President Joe Biden says the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later and that “it is time for American troops to come home” from the country’s longest war.
Former United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin will speak at Engenuity SC’s virtual event about public health disparities.
Image:(Chief Photograher Rich Wandover) Town of Pine Ridge Newly hired Police Chief, Andre “T” Williams swears in Officer Patrick Swanson returning from deployment Tuesday April 13, 2021. Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Town of Pine Ridge once again has a Police Chief. Andre’ “T” Williams is the town’s first Police Chief in 5 months. Chief Williams was officially sworn…
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — Local health officials and pharmacies workers are listening to these recommendations saying they wont administer any of their Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply for the time being. State health officials say as of Monday, there were about 190 thousand doses scattered across the state. Nick Papantonis has more on how this halt could impact South…
Richland County, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after reports of gunshots officials say took place just before 12:30pm. Once authorities arrived they say the male victim was in…
(ABC News) — If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join in on the fun. Book your calendars for a good cause because the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia is hosting a Royal Rumble Charity Bike Ride. The…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Constitutional Carry Act has made its way to the senate, after passing in the house last week. If passed by the senate, the bill would allow South Carolinians to openly carry a gun without a permit. For local gun shop, Amick’s guns, training is in session. But owner, and second amendment supporter, Brad Amick, says he still…
