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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.The incident happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. afterMore >>
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a West Columbia police officer shot and killed a man with a handgun Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:10:41 GMT
Liquid leaking from a trailer behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate part of the store Tuesday afternoon.According to the Lexington Police Department, Lexington County Fire andMore >>
Liquid leaking from a barrel on a delivery truck behind a Midlands Walmart prompted emergency crews to evacuate the store Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:37:11 GMT
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Lott says Crimestoppers tips helpedMore >>
One person has been arrested in connection with the "brutal" brawl filmed at Gonzalez Gardens and uploaded to YouTube, according to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:42:53 GMT
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong. One former gang member says he left that world behind in search of a betterMore >>
Finding the right path in life can be hard, especially for young teens. Gang life can be an outlet for many looking to belong.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:42:41 GMT
Logan Robinson is going to need a bigger sash. He's come a long way in 10 years. Back then he was just a 7-year-old Cub Scout who enjoyed carving polar bears out of bars of soap. "For a 7-year old toMore >>
Logan Robinson is going to need a bigger sash. He's come a long way in 10 years. Back then he was just a 7-year-old Cub Scout who enjoyed carving polar bears out of bars of soap.More >>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina health officials warn that January marks the rise of the stomach ailment known as norovirus.
Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramping.
Department of Health and Environmental Control spokesman Jim Beasley says that while the ailment is sometimes known as the stomach flu, it has nothing to do with influenza. Beasley says the norovirus is a gastrointestinal ailment, while the flu is a respiratory virus.
DHEC officials say the norovirus is spread by eating foods or drinking liquids that are contaminated, touching contaminated surfaces, or having direct contact with an afflicted person.
Since there is no vaccine, officials warn people to wash their hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers and before they prepare food.
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