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Santa and Mrs. Claus bring holiday cheer to NICU babies at Prisma Health
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (120+ words) Santa and Mrs. Claus visited NICU babies at Prisma Health hospitals, helping families celebrate their babies" first Christmas during critical care. COLUMBIA, S.C. " For families with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, milestone moments like a first Christmas can…...
South Carolina bill would force mental health warnings into social media feeds
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (340+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. " A prefiled bill'at the South Carolina State House would require social media companies to show public service announcements warning children and teens about the mental health risks of excessive social media use. Supporters of the bill say research shows…...
Lexington County parents raise concerns on school testing
1+ week, 1+ day ago (376+ words) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. " Parents from across Lexington County voiced concerns Tuesday night during a Lexington One school board meeting, saying elementary students are facing too much testing and an overly fast-paced curriculum. Several parents told board members that frequent quizzes and…...
Michelle Kwan welcomes second child after years of infertility she once thought made motherhood impossible
1+ week, 5+ day ago (275+ words) LOS ANGELES " Two-time Olympic'medalist Michelle Kwan announced the birth of her second child in an Instagram'post Friday. The retired Team USA figure skater said her daughter's name is Della Rose Kwan.' "My heart doubled in an instant the moment I…...
Michelle Kwan, retired Olympic figure skater, welcomes second child
1+ week, 5+ day ago (275+ words) LOS ANGELES " Two-time Olympic'medalist Michelle Kwan announced the birth of her second child in an Instagram'post Friday. The retired Team USA figure skater said her daughter's name is Della Rose Kwan.' "My heart doubled in an instant the moment I…...
Meet News19 Teacher of the Week Meredith Rhoden
2+ week, 1+ day ago (419+ words) BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. " Inside one 6th grade science class at'Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, learning isn't quiet and apparently neither is the teacher. One student joked, "She makes everything fun. She might talk a little too much, but it's okay." But for more than 30 years,…...
SUPERSTAR: Macklin Celebrini Dominates as San Jose Sharks SHOCK Carolina Hurricanes on the Road
2+ week, 3+ day ago (75+ words) Sharks defeat Hurricanes 4-1 as Celebrini shines with three points and Nadeljkovich stands strong in net. Locked On Sharks breaks down the win. SUPERSTAR: Macklin Celebrini Dominates as San Jose Sharks SHOCK Carolina Hurricanes on the Road To stream WLTX 19 on…...
Student memories clash with development plans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. " Developers are proposing to tear down a building at the corner of Senate and Park streets to make way for new student housing." The block to be demolished includes several restaurants and bars such as Five Guys, Monterrey's and…...
Hundreds of thousands of South Carolina children left waiting for afterschool care
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) SUMTER, S.C. " A new national report finds that after-school programs remain out of reach for millions of families across the country, including many in South Carolina. The America After 3PM study, released by the Afterschool Alliance, found that while most parents view…...
CIU plans to build more student housing amid enrollment increase
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. " Columbia International University (CIU) is preparing to add more buildings to its campus with new student housing, following approval from the City of Columbia's Board of Zoning Appeals to build up to three new dormitories. The decision comes as…...