Alicia Neaves
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San Antonio Dollar Tree installs noise machine to deter homeless, drawing criticism from neighbors
The store's district manager, according to SAPD, says the loud sound is legal because it's decibel levels obey city ordinance. Neighbors, however, can't sleep. → Read More
'Everybody is somebody': SA funeral home volunteers to give 53 migrants dignified burials
When all the deceased are identified, a local funeral home is offering their services to help bury each migrant in their home country. → Read More
Should you withdraw cash from an ATM in case of a cyberattack?
Following more U.S. sanctions against Russia, Texas banks are preparing for possible cyberattacks. We asked experts how we should prepare. → Read More
Texts, QR codes and something called 'shipping smishing': Your personal info at risk
Some scams you can spot in a split second. But new ploys aim to take advantage of your habits. Here are a few tricks to watch for and how to stay a step ahead. → Read More
New technology in effect alerting more consumers to spam calls
To help block unwanted calls to consumers, the FCC is requiring phone companies to use a technology that will let a consumer know if an unknown number is legitimate. → Read More
'I feel so much more at ease': Mother of high-risk student elated after ruling
A federal judge said the proviso in South Carolina's budget discriminates against students with disabilities. → Read More
SC nursing home cases, deaths on the rise
The goal is for 75% of nursing home staff to be fully-vaccinated, according to the American Health Care Association. South Carolina falls way behind, with 54.4%. → Read More
Online-only SC schools report surge in enrollment
The principal of South Carolina Whitmore School said the uptick in enrollment started last year. → Read More
SC campaign highlights culture, traditions of Hispanic Heritage
A local organization is using the extra attention brought by Hispanic Heritage Month to introduce more people to the culture and traditions. → Read More
'It's unreal the love and support': Columbia officer learning to walk again after crash
Columbia Police officer Christopher Morris is learning to walk again after suffering multiple injuries in a car crash with love and support of Rosewood community. → Read More
Meditation garden honors life of former Shandon resident
The Tao Gao Meditation Garden was built in memory of Tao Gao, a former Shandon resident who died in 2018. → Read More
'There is hope': New resource helping South Carolinians suffering from opioid addiction
South Carolina agencies believe a rise in opioid addiction has been one effect of the coronavirus. → Read More
Kershaw Co. walk to honor 9/11 victims started with one man. It now brings a community to its feet
Dejuan Warren, who now works for the North Charleston Fire Department, said the turnout these past couple of years was a welcome surprise. → Read More
SC scientists uncover dozens of Delta variant mutations
Scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina are taking a closer look at COVID-19 mutations. Their findings are shared with researchers around the world. → Read More
SC health tour works to inspire small changes that yield big results in women of color
This year's theme of the Empowerment Tour is Mind, Body, Spirit: We Made It! The first of three tour stops will take place Saturday, September 11 at 9 a.m. at Eastov → Read More
Getting the flu shot and the Covid booster at the same time, what doctors say
South Carolina is coming off a mild flu season with 261 cases so far. The previous year, 6,726 cases were reported. → Read More
'I said yes' campaign works to boost organ donors in minority communities
We're learning more about a new campaign called "I Said Yes", that's working to help more people register to become an organ donor. → Read More
Support overflowing for Columbia officer injured in car crash
Neighbors say they're eager to repay the kindness and compassion he's shown them. → Read More
'Not something we want'; First school in the Midlands moves to virtual learning
The Lexington Two Superintendent said as of Thursday afternoon, roughly 16% of students and 17% of staff at Cayce Elementary were COVID positive or in quarantine. → Read More
Here's how COVID-19 and MIS-C can affect a child's brain
"We're seeing younger people as a higher proportion of our cases. This is likely due to the fact that they are not eligible or not getting vaccinated," said Dr. Bran → Read More