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Declining measles vaccinations could cost the U. S. economy $7 billion
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (126+ words) Doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are tracking a nationwide rise in measles cases and how it will impact overall health and the economy. Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick, an associate professor at the Center for Vaccine Development and…...
Wildfire smoke affecting air in metro Atlanta. What to know if it's bothering you
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (373+ words) The Georgia Department of Public Health is encouraging people across the state to take precautions as wildfire smoke impacts the air quality. Several wildfires are burning across Brantley and Clinch counties, and the smoke is traveling up into the Atlanta…...
South Carolina hospitality industry takes priorities to lawmakers at State House
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (422+ words) Restaurant and hospitality leaders from across South Carolina gathered at the State House Wednesday for the 15th annual Hospitality Day, an event designed to showcase the industry's impact while also pushing lawmakers to take action on key issues. The event, "A…...
Union County woman charged with lottery fraud
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (108+ words) Yahoo UNION COUNTY, S. C. (WSPA) " A woman was charged with lottery fraud in Union County, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Officials said on March 29, 40-year-old Christina Deann West tried to pass off a number South Carolina Education…...
Smoky haze, burn smell in metro Atlanta coming from south Georgia wildfires
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (265+ words) The smoky haze and burn smell outside across metro Atlanta on Wednesday is coming from extensive wildfires in south Georgia, with Fulton County EMA recommending residents who are sensitive to such conditions limit their time outdoors. Some of 11 Alive's webcams…...
Anderson County Sheriff says deputy shot along I-85 is doing well, credits fellow deputy for saving his life
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (24+ words) Yahoo 7 News at 5 p. m....
Cherokee County bridge repairs expected to last 90 days: SCDOT
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (128+ words) (Video above: Spartanburg residents weigh in on proposed East Main Street "road diet) CHEROKEE COUNTY, S. C. (WSPA) " State transportation officials have asked for input regarding planned repairs on a Cherokee County bridge. Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation said…...
Missing man found dead north of Hill City
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (16+ words) Yahoo Missing man found dead north of Hill City...
Deputies search for suspects in Chesterfield County dirt bike theft
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (85+ words) Yahoo Four dirt bikes were stolen from a motocross facility in Chesterfield County Sunday. Now, the sheriff's office is searching for those responsible. It happened in the early morning hours at a shop called Club MX, off Croft Jones Road....
Two earthquakes rumble beneath South Carolina in as many hours
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (659+ words) Tuesday morning marked the first time in over a month that an earthquake was recorded in South Carolina. As if in an effort to make up for lost time, Mother Nature continued the shaking as a second earthquake was confirmed…...