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South Carolina confirms measles outbreak in Upstate with five most recent cases
Eight measles cases have been confirmed in South Carolina, five in the last month tied to an outbreak, as health officials warn of community spread in the Upstate. The South Carolina Department of Health has confirmed that the recent measles cases...
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Two arrested in South Carolina fentanyl investigation; fast-food restaurant shut down after pills reportedly found in storage room
Authorities said they found fentanyl at a Greenwood home and at a Sonic restaurant, leading to two arrests. The restaurant was temporarily shut down as a result. Authorities have made two arrests in South Carolina and confiscated several fentanyl...
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Two arrested in South Carolina fentanyl investigation; fast-food restaurant shut down after pills reportedly found in storage room
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WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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Authorities said they found fentanyl at a Greenwood home and at a Sonic restaurant, leading to two arrests. The restaurant was temporarily shut down as a result. Authorities have made two arrests in South Carolina and confiscated several fentanyl...
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Measles outbreak confirmed in South Carolina’s Upstate
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(WACH) — South Carolina health officials have confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Upstate region, with eight cases reported as of Oct. 1. Five of those cases developed symptoms within the past month and are connected to the current outbreak....
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Confirmed measles outbreak plagues South Carolina's Upstate
A measles outbreak is spreading concern in the Upstate of South Carolina where eight cases have been reported to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). Five of the eight cases became sick within the past month and are part of a...
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Suspect wanted in Park Tavern assault may attend University of South Carolina, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta police are asking for help identifying a suspect in an assault at Park Tavern last month. Police said he may be a student at the University of South Carolina. Shortly after midnight on Sept. 1, officers...
South Carolina sheriff's detective killed in suspected DUI crash; driver arrested
South Carolina sheriff's detective killed in suspected DUI crash; driver arrested A man has been arrested after an off-duty South Carolina sheriff's detective was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Wednesday. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A...
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SAFETY ALERT: South Carolina confirms full-blown outbreak of measles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina health officials have confirmed a full-blown measles outbreak in the Upstate. As of Wednesday, eight cases had been reported in that region of South Carolina. Five of them became sick within the past...
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Will LSU football star Aaron Anderson miss the South Carolina game?
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Daily World - Louisiana
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LSU football played much of its 24-19 loss to Ole Miss without one of its top wide receivers. During the broadcast, ESPN reported Tigers' pass catcher Aaron Anderson was dealing with a few different ailments. On Wednesday, LSU head coach Brian...
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Earthquake reported in South Carolina
Earthquake reported in South Carolina The United States Geological Survey confirms an earthquake occurred on Wednesday night in South Carolina. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A TEENAGER RESCUED AND A SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY-- WHAT WE'RE LEARNING...
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Tennessee families could see health insurance costs double if Congress fails to act
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee families who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums soar next year if Congress allows enhanced subsidies to expire. Some households could end up paying twice as much. A new...
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‘Support the community’: Grand Strand Health to open free-standing emergency room
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) - Georgetown County residents and visitors will soon have another option for health care. Grand Strand Health’s new emergency room will become the fourth free-standing one in the Grand Strand and the first in Murrells...
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BCLS, MUSC partner to host Family Literacy & Wellness Fair in Moncks Corner
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Books and wellness will come together in one community event this fall. The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – College of Medicine will host the Read, Move and Grow! Family Literacy &...
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South Carolina Senate Committee Begins Debate on Abortion Bill That Would Threaten Women With 30 Years in Prison
Lawmakers in South Carolina are debating what would be the strictest abortion ban in America, and if passed as is, would threaten women who get an abortion with 30 years in prison. The state senate’s medical affairs subcommittee held a hearing on...
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Cold Case Conviction: South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, kidnapping
Cold Case Conviction: South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sexual assault, kidnapping The case remained unsolved for nearly two decades until advancements in DNA technology identified the suspect. ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- A TEENAGER...
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Sheriff: Suspect in South Carolina stabbing killed following chase, shootout with deputies
Sheriff: Suspect in South Carolina stabbing killed following chase, shootout with deputies “The suspect attempted to kill someone this afternoon and then attempted to kill one of our deputies," the sheriff said. "I am grateful he failed in both...
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Checking the health status of Kentucky cornerback D.J. Waller
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Daily Comet - Louisiana
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The Kentucky Wildcats football team is struggling. After a nice win against Eastern Michigan, there was hope that new quarterback Cutter Boley could open up the offense, and they could get some wins against the teams of the SEC this season, and...
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South Carolina Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Nearly All Abortions From Conception
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Lawmakers in South Carolina are weighing a proposal that could become the strictest abortion law in the United States, sparking hours of testimony and protests at the State House this week. The “Unborn Child Protection...
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Upstate measles outbreak confirmed, state health officials say
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Upstate. The Department of Public Health released the following statement in part: "The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed an...
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Wholesale Observations: Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, South Carolina, is a small but delightful coastal town about 50 miles east of Savannah, GA, and is probably most known for being the home of the Marine Corps Air Naval Station and training facility, where new Marines go for Boot Camp...
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