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S.C. kids need these vaccinations before starting school

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Back-to-school season comes with a health checklist. South Carolina requires students to be vaccinated against more than a half-dozen diseases before they can enroll. Dr. Martha Buchanan, director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, said vaccination helps keep schools open and shields those...

South Carolina · 07-24
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Life with Brain Injury Conference gathers patients, caregivers and experts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — People living with brain injuries, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates gathered Friday in Columbia for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina's annual Life with Brain Injury Conference. The conference took place at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation and featured nationally recognized experts...

Columbia, SC · 07-24
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CareSouth Carolina’s Tracy George Earns National Fellowship Honor

CareSouth Carolina is proud to celebrate one of its newest providers, Tracy George, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, whose dedication to expanding access to behavioral health care has already earned national recognition. Tracy George was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) during the 2026 American...

Dillon, SC · 07-23
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Life with Brain Injury Conference gathers patients, caregivers and experts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — People living with brain injuries, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates gathered Friday in Columbia for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina's annual Life with Brain Injury Conference. The conference took place at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation and featured nationally recognized experts...

Columbia, SC · 07-24
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Southeastern Health and Wellness Institute Achieves Historic Degree-Granting Status, Launches Inaugural Associate Degree Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Southeastern Health and Wellness Institute (SEHWI) has reached a defining milestone in its institutional history by achieving degree-granting status through the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (SC CHE). This accomplishment represents years of strategic planning, regulatory preparation, academic development, and an unwavering commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare education throughout South Carolina. With […]

South Carolina · 07-24

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SCOPA Annual Meeting Expected to Bring Economic Boost to Hilton Head

The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) is excited to host their 119th Annual Meeting, bringing together optometric physicians, industry representatives, community partners and exhibitors, to The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa August 20-22, 2026. The three-day conference combines nationally recognized continuing education with one of the state's...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 07-21

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Here’s what vaccines your child needs before school starts

Georgia · 07-24

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As budget talks continue to stall, concerns remain for SNAP, Medicaid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A frustrated budget committee Tuesday evening after no progress was made after hours of debating the state budget. The budget has been stalled due to $320 million earmarked for community projects in the House's proposal. The new Fiscal Year started three weeks ago. "I think...

South Carolina · 07-22

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South Carolina officials urge back-to-school vaccinations as districts enforce rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — As families across South Carolina check off back-to-school lists, public health officials say one item should not be overlooked: required vaccinations. South Carolina schools require students to show proof of immunization, and school districts say students who do not meet those requirements could be kept...

South Carolina · 07-22

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SC parents: Here’s what vaccines your child needs before school starts

South Carolina · 07-23

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Chester County EMS dramatically reduces response call times

The department added two new ambulances and crews — expanding coverage to the western part of the county.

Chester County, SC · 07-20

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South Carolina budget delay threatens funding for SNAP and Medicaid

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has been operating without a finalized state budget for 20 days, leaving millions of dollars in planned funding for critical state programs on hold and raising concerns about the future of SNAP and Medicaid. The budget conference committee is still negotiating a final spending...

South Carolina · 07-20

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Chester residents protest data center development: ‘Where does it end’

It was a sweltering morning in Chester. The clock was barely past 10 a.m. but the heat index was already pushing toward 100 degrees. The heat didn't seem to deter a few Chester residents. Saturday was billed as the AI Data Center National Day of Protest, with over 100 demonstrations...

Chester, SC · 07-19

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With SC spending plan at an impasse, legislators float not passing a new budget at all

COLUMBIA — Two weeks into the financial year, legislators are still at an impasse on the state budget, with three options for moving forward, members of a negotiating committee said Tuesday. The committee could strike more than $430 million in legislative pet projects along with expanded property tax breaks...

South Carolina · 07-16

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Fairfield’s wastewater plant design moves ahead

WINNSBORO — Fairfield County officials say planning continues to move forward on the county’s long-awaited wastewater treatment plant, but that another $50 million in additional funding is still needed before construction can begin on the project. Project Manager Robert Lathrop updated county officials during Monday night’s regular Fairfield...

Fairfield County, SC · 07-16

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DPH: Get vaccines updated ahead of school year

South Carolina · 07-17

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VA Augusta launches new ambulance service for veterans

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The VA Augusta Healthcare System has launched an emergency ambulance service for veterans, addressing transportation barriers that can prevent some from accessing medical care. Dr. Andrew Warren, section chief of the Emergency Ambulance Service, said the program has faced logistical hurdles since its start. “It’s been...

Augusta, GA · 07-16