Starbucks offers some holiday cheer in a cup
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Unhappy holidays -- local expert offers tips on dealing with grief, anxiety, and depression
"It can be very difficult, especially around the holidays when everybody is supposed to be happy. You're coming together, and you've got parties you need to go to, people you want to see, and when things change, you don't want to do it anymore. You just don't feel like it's worth it," Pilat-Renner says.
Most stressful jobs 2023
More than half of the nation’s employees say they’re stressed at work.
Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza
President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that Israel was losing international support because of its “indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza, speaking out in unusually strong language just hours before the United Nations demanded a humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
AAA predicts record-setting holiday travel
If you’re flying this Christmas expect some crowds at the airport.
CDC urging vaccines ahead of holiday season
It’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory viruses this holiday season.
Stranded boaters rescued from Wateree River
The day started early for Kershaw County Fire Services.
Study: Many U.S. teens ‘almost constantly using YouTube, TikTok
If your teen is constantly on their phone or computer they are more than likely using a social media site.
Study: ChatGPT struggles to answer medical questions
Doctors and medical personnel will probably want to stay away from using artificial intelligence for medical advice.
Taco Bell's double decker tacos make festive return
It’s jingle bell season at Taco Bell and the spicy fast food giant has a holiday gift for its loyal customers.
US economy up nearly 200 thousand new jobs
The U.S. economy is up nearly 200 thousand new jobs.
Israel battles militants in Gaza's main cities, with civilians trapped in the fighting
Palestinians dug under crushed buildings Monday to recover the bodies of families killed in strikes around Gaza as Israeli forces battled militants in the territory’s two largest cities, where many thousands of civilians are still trapped by the fighting.
One man injured after shooting in Eastover
Investigators say deputies arrived on scene to find an adult male with a gunshot wound to the lower body.
One man injured after shooting on Broad River Road
One man is on the road to recovery after a shooting on Broad River Road, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Dollar General joins growing list of retail chains reversing course on self-checkout technology
Dollar General is backtracking on self-checkout lanes after installing them in more than half of its stores.
Holiday parade makes its way through the halls of Prisma Health Children's Hospital
"It's really good because it helps the kids be happy when they're sick here in the hospital, and helps them have something to look forward to so they aren't just stuck in the room," says Mykala Williams, whose daughter is a patient at the children's hospital.
Riverbanks Zoo temporarily locked down after nearby 'shots-fired' report
Officials with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden say the park was temporarily placed on secure status after a report of shots fired on nearby Candi Ln.
Orangeburg County: Missing woman's family confirms she is safe
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department says over the weekend deputies were informed by Williams’ family members and friends that she is safe and in contact with them.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest in months
Mortgage rates have dropped for seven straight weeks and are now at the lowest level since August.
Magnetic ball toy recalled for choking hazard
Federal Safety Regulators have an important warning to parents everywhere, be aware of high-powered magnetic balls in toy sets.
