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Rabid raccoons confirmed in two S.C. counties, people and pets exposed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from two different counties have tested positive for rabies. A raccoon found near Springwater and Viceroy lanes in Swansea, has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. However, two dogs were […]
Committee: All of S.C. in drought; Calhoun severe; Orangeburg, Bamberg moderate
All of South Carolina has been upgraded to some level of drought as the effects of recent hot and dry conditions are being felt throughout the state. Orangeburg and Bamberg are in a moderate drought, while Calhoun County is in a severe drought, according to the S.C. Drought Response Committee.
Two raccoons test positive for rabies, seven people exposed in Lexington
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons have tested positive for rabies in two Midlands counties. DPH officials say the raccoons were found near Springwater and Viceroy Lanes in Swansea and Stonewood Drive and Wilton Road in West Columbia. ALSO...
DPH: Rabid raccoons confirmed in Calhoun, Lexington counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from two different counties have tested positive for rabies. One raccoon found near Springwater and Viceroy lanes in Calhoun County has tested positive for rabies. Two dogs were exposed to the raccoon and will...
Rabid raccoons confirmed in Calhoun and Lexington counties; seven people, 2 pets exposed
The S.C. Department of Public Health confirmed that raccoons from two different counties have tested positive for rabies. In Calhoun County, a raccoon found near Springwater and Viceroy lanes in Swansea has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were...
Orangeburg man accused of stealing trailers
A 28-year-old Orangeburg man has been charged in the theft of two trailers, according to Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office warrants. Pierre Kevin Gardner Jr., of Kings Road, is charged with grand larceny valued more than $2,000 but less than $10,000 and two counts of petit larceny. Gardner is accused...
'Devastating loss:' Company issues statement on Zeus employee who died in workplace accident
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Zeus Industrial Products says they are grieving the death of an employee who died during a workplace incident last week. Timothy McCormick, 56, was injured at the company's plant near Gaston on June 24. He died two days later at the hospital. "We are profoundly saddened...
Zeus Industrial plant releases statement following death of employee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Zeus Industrial plant has released a statement following the death of one of their employees. According to the Calhoun County Coroner’s Office authorities were dispatched to the Gaston plant on Monday, June 24 and found 56-year-old Timothy McCormick unconscious. He was taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead on Wednesday, June 26.
Employee at Zeus plant in Calhoun County dies in workplace accident, coroner says
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — The Calhoun County Coroner has confirmed to News19 that a worker at Zeus Industrial in Calhoun County died following an accident at the facility. Coroner Donnie Porth said Tuesday that 56-year-old Timothy McCormick died on June 26 at Lexington Medical Center. According to Porth, around...
Calhoun County band to perform in National Independence Day Parade
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — A high school band from Calhoun County is the only band representing South Carolina in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The band will leave Wednesday for DC to perform a selection in the parade, including 'American the Beautiful'. The 50-person...
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