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New gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease
This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Jennifer Joi Jaroscak about new gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease. Dr. Jaroscak is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Non-Malignant Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here...
Delays, cancellations persist at Charleston’s airport after computer glitch
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - A dozen flights still appear to be affected at Charleston International Airport days after a global computer software failure. The flight-tracking website Flight-Aware reported there were four delays and eight cancellations for Monday as of 7:30 a.m. The site reported Delta, Endeavor Air and Breeze...
Mount Pleasant police investigate vehicle-cyclist incident near Ben Sawyer Causeway
MOUNT PLEASANT,SC (WCIV) — Mount Pleasant Police Department is investigating an incident involving a vehicle and cyclist. Police provided this information after News 4 inquired about a large police presence on the Ben Sawyer Causeway in between Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant. Police did not provide an update on...
Mt. Hope Scrolls: Quick Cooking Like the Goodie House
Ust the other night I remembered my trip to the Goodie House. You have probably been to something like the Goodie House. An all night diner that serves breakfast all day is the kind of restaurant I’m talking about. I went to a place called the Goodie House in Charleston, South Carolina with my father. The Goodie House was on Calhoun Street near the Francis Marion Hotel. This would have been in the early sixties. I was probably ten years old. We were going to eat breakfast and then drive back to Greeleyville. I don’t remember much about the trip except the guy cooking at the Goodie House.
A lottery ticket worth $200,000 was almost thrown away
A man from South Carolina almost threw away his scratch-off lottery ticket, which turned out to be a $200,000 winning ticket. He shared his incredible story of luck and how he almost missed out on his life-changing win. When the South Carolina Education Lottery officials approached him, the Lowcountry man...
PJ Morlando signs contract with Miami Marlins
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - PJ Morlando is officially a member of the Miami Marlins. The Summerville native, who was the 16th overall pick of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, officially signed his deal with the team on Friday. Jim Callis of MLB.com reported that Morlando signed for a...
Boyz to Men conference hosted in Hollywood, aims to encourage younger generation
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCBD)- The Boyz to Men organization held its annual conference today. The organization exists to invest in the younger generation, and dozens of young men were at Baptist Hill High School today to learn from mentors across the state. Organizer Butch Kennedy says the conference is open to ages 9 and up, “I’m […]
West Ashley, Baylor basketball alum Dekeiya Cohen hosts all girls basketball camp
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - West Ashley High School and Baylor University women’s basketball alum Dekeiya Cohen returned to her alma mater in Charleston on Saturday to host her first ever youth basketball camp. Cohen says it’s always been a dream of hers to host a camp in her home...
Mount Pleasant Fire Department responds to house fire
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Two people have been displaced after a house fire in Mount Pleasant, according to the Mount Pleasant Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to Vincent Drive at 3:05 p.m. Saturday to put out the blaze. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the single-story home and extinguished the fire, according to Battalion Chief Matthew Tidwell.
Hanahan's Hawks Nest Park
Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater says when Steward Street Park is complete, with a kayak launch, ramp, floating dock, promenade, and pavilion, it will include everything visitors need for the perfect afternoon. Tyler Bradley Dykes, Jan. 6. Updated: 14 hours ago. A Beaufort County man was sentenced Friday after he pleaded...
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary raising funds with Laps for Love
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - The Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary will host its annual Laps for Love fundraising event on August 17. Participating swimmers will compete in a two-hour, 200-lap swim or a one-hour, 100-lap swim. The sanctuary aims to raise $30,000 to cover food, shelter and medical procedures for the...
Feeding wildlife, including feral cats, could soon be illegal on Isle of Palms. Here's why.
ISLE OF PALMS — Residents and beachgoers should think twice before putting out a bowl of kibble for that stray kitty. City officials are mulling an ordinance that would make feeding wildlife illegal on both public and private property, with fines running into the hundreds of dollars. Coyotes have...
1 pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle off Rivers Avenue in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON — A man died after being struck by a car on Rivers Avenue, marking the second pedestrian death in the tri-county area in two days. North Charleston police officers responded to the intersection of Rivers Avenue and Fuller Street just before 10 p.m. on July 20, spokesperson Harve Jacobs said in a statement. They pronounced the pedestrian dead on the scene. The coroner has not yet released his name.
Photos: Charleston woman's newfound joy in life after MDMA-assisted therapy trial
Katelyn Lotz suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder for nine years. Three years ago she enlisted in a clinical trial where MDMA-assisted therapy was used to try and treat her PTSD. "That experience saved my life," Lotz said.
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