4th detainee in a month dies at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, at least 3 drug related
On Sunday, another detainee at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center died — becoming the fourth death in the month of July.
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2 deaths in 2 days — investigations underway after drug overdoses at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Two deaths have occurred in just the past two days inside the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
SC DHEC launches new tool focused on tackling overdose deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In 2022 alone, almost 2,300 South Carolinians died of drug overdoses. The past decade has seen an increase every year in the number of deaths. “We wanted to find a way to present this date in a realtime way which is why we created this dashboard,” said Chelsea Townsend, DHEC’s prescription monitoring program director. The dashboard…
Three students under investigation in connection with rumored drug use at Lakewood High School
umter County's Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.
Sumter County’s Sheriff Dennis announced three students are under investigation after rumors of student drug use and distribution at Lakewood High School began circulating earlier this week.
LRADAC hosts annual Black Balloon Day remembering the lives lost to drug overdose
LRADAC says 172 Richland and Lexington County residents lost their lives to substance overdoses last year.
Overdose deaths increase by 59% in S.C. between 2019 and 2020, says DHEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina saw a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DHEC leaders say data confirms what they suspected that many people were turning to substances to help cope with mental and emotional stress caused by the pandemic. According to data collected the health agency, from 2019 to…
CPD UPDATE: Woman facing additional charges after investigation into drug overdose at apartment
The Columbia Police Department says a woman who was charged after a fatal drug overdose at an apartment last week now faces more charges.
CPD: One dies from drug overdose at apartment, others taken to hospital
The Columbia Police Department says one person is dead after a drug overdose at Latimer Manor apartments, and three others have been taken to a hospital for treatment.
New data suggests the U.S. drug epidemic is at its deadliest
America’s drug epidemic is the deadliest it’s ever been, new federal data suggests.
CPD: Berkeley County couple charged after their child overdoses on Fentanyl
The Columbia Police Department says a couple from Berkeley County has been arrested after their child overdosed on fentanyl. Police say the child ingested the drugs at a hotel in downtown Columbia on the 900 block of Washington Street.
