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Another country becomes one step closer to social media ban for children under 15
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (95+ words) Another country becomes one step closer to social media ban for children under 15live5news.com (CNN) " France's National Assembly has backed a bill that seeks to ban social media access for children under 15 years old. The bill requires final approval from…...
Ladson mental health facility addresses specialist shortage, keeps safety record
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (430+ words) LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) " A Lowcountry mental health facility has expanded its capacity to serve residents in crisis, adding 24 new inpatient beds to address ongoing specialist shortages throughout the state. HCA Healthcare's Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness facility in Ladson now…...
Research platform returns in Berkeley Co. schools, parents still seeking answers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (388+ words) BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) " While student-use of a research platform across some Berkeley County Schools is being restored, groups and parents are saying the removal should have never happened. County middle school students received renewed access to the research platform, Discus-South…...
Duggan scores 22 as College of Charleston defeats Hampton 74-70
2+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) Duggan scores 22 as College of Charleston defeats Hampton 74-70Live 5 News Duggan shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Cougars (11-6, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Jlynn Counter added 19 points while shooting 5 of 10 from…...
S.C. records first child flu-related death of the season
2+ week, 5+ day ago (249+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) " The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported the first pediatric flu-related death in the state so far, adding to more than two dozen adult deaths this season. The agency did not include the child's name or…...
DSS seeks funding for SC childcare, foster care improvements
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) " The South Carolina Department of Social Services is requesting state funding to improve childcare access, foster care placements, and food access programs for lower-income residents as part of its budget proposal for next year. Child welfare remains a…...
New Cristo Rey Charleston High School gets city approval for renovation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of North Charleston has approved the next steps for a new high school that will renovate the former Chicora Elementary School building. Metanoia, a local nonprofit, has worked on plans for the Cristo Rey Charleston…...
MUSC students present groundbreaking research at annual Charleston event
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Medical University of South Carolina students are set to showcase potentially life-saving research discoveries at the school's annual research day. The 60th annual Perry V. Halushka Research Day features over 260 student submissions, the most in the event's history. Six MUSC…...
College of Charleston business school to expand thanks to building donation
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The College of Charleston's School of Business is set to grow as it has received a donated building from a Lowcountry group. Beemok, the family office of Benjamin and Kelly Navarro, purchased the abandoned Carroll building and is…...
‘Instant tears’: Students throw sweet surprise wedding for school principal
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (322+ words) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) - An entire New York elementary school came together to throw their principal a surprise wedding she'll never forget. Brianna Lanoye, the principal at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, mentioned wishing all her students could come to her…...