Health Minute: Staying healthy in the heat
It’s summer and the heat and humidity are just getting started. Experts are reminding you what extreme heat can do to your body and mind and how you can stay safe.
Summer
DHEC offers tips to help prevent skin cancer during summer months
The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the 100 days of summer and as people spend more time outdoors, DHEC is reminding South Carolinians to take extra precautions under the summer sun to help prevent skin cancer.
Orangeburg Co. School District to provide free summer meals for children
Free meals for children 18 years and younger will be provided during the summer as part of Orangeburg Co. School District’s Summer Meals Program.
City of Columbia to hand out resource guide for parents and guardians on Youth Summer programs
City of Columbia announced it will distribute copies of the 2023 Youth Services Guide to the community. City officials say the guide is a resource that is given to parents and guardians
Richland Co. Recreation Commission: Hopkins Pool closed for Summer Season
The Richland County Recreation Commission
says they have decided to keep Hopkins Park Pool closed this season due to safety concerns.
CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings
It warned that summer gatherings could lead to a “resurgence.”
New summer drinks at Starbucks
Starbucks is introducing two new drinks on their summer menu.
Summer heat study conducted in Midlands uncovers surprising results
A Summer heat story conducted in the Midlands unveils surprising results
Passengers deal with summer travel troubles
If you have plans to hit the skies as you get ready to head out of town on those summer vacations, the news is not so welcoming as some passengers have been dealing with major flights cancellations.
Columbia, Richland among 14 cities to test ‘Urban Heat Island’
The City of Columbia has just been approved to receive a grant that will allow the Capital city along with Richland County to be part of an national and international initiative
