Tag: health
SC lawmakers tried to ban EMS workers from using ketamine. Medical workers say lawmakers get the drug wrong
EMS workers say banning ketamine would take an excellent tool away from paramedics.
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State’s 1st West Nile virus death confirmed in Midlands
James “Jim” Harrison, a prominent Columbia lawyer, has died three weeks after contracting West Nile virus, according to family members.
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The duel has begun! UofSC and Clemson battle for organ donors
Battling against Clemson is back again and Donate Life SC is having their annual donor registry duel between Carolina and Clemson to see which school can get the most registered on the state and national donor registry.
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‘Rosewood tea’ leaves residents weary of using water
The yellow colored tap water has some Rosewood residents worried for their safety and continues to be an issue.
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McMaster lifts “Last Call” order in South Carolina
South Carolina residents react to the news that Gov. McMaster has lifted the “Last Call” order throughout the state. Bars will now be allowed to serve alcohol past 11 p.m. and stay open later.
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Fauci expects Americans will be wearing masks in 2022
Just days after President Biden announced that the United States could be back to normality by next December, Dr. Fauci makes a statement indicating that masks will likely need to be worn in 2022.
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S.C. teachers could soon be immediately eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The South Carolina Senate passed legislation Tuesday, making teachers immediately eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and accelerating the return to fully in-person instruction.
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Bike sales increase during pandemic leads to shortage
The pandemic has caused a spike in bicycle sales, only to lead to a shortage of bikes and parts in the cycling industry.
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Doctors battle false information as they encourage flu shots
As flu vaccine misinformation spreads on social media, doctors across South Carolina remind patients of the importance of the flu vaccine amid a pandemic.
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Fewer jobs means hungrier Midlands families
Harvest Hope continues to serve the hungry in the Midlands throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite reduced hours.
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Columbia couple seeks good homes for stadium cats
For four years, a Columbia couple has fed stray cats around Williams-Brice Stadium and worked with Richmond County to find them homes.
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Young onset colorectal cancer on the rise
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults. Marielle McLeod was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 36. Now she is a survivor and a patient advocate.
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