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Police: Man who called 911 charged with murder, arson
3/15/2010 5:41 PM
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Chick Days have arrived
3/15/2010 5:41 PM
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Officials meet with DOT on lights
3/15/2010 5:42 PM
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Sunny sky in forecast for Steeplechase
3/15/2010 5:43 PM
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Court roundup for March 16
3/15/2010 5:46 PM
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Students create artwork to cheer area seniors
3/15/2010 4:26 PM
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Police seek public's help after shooting
3/15/2010 4:26 PM
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Career Center gives focus to students
3/15/2010 4:25 PM
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25 area students headed to DECA conference
3/15/2010 4:25 PM
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Local News in Brief for March 16
3/15/2010 4:26 PM
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Election filing begins today
3/15/2010 4:26 PM
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Mental illness organization offering classes
3/15/2010 4:25 PM
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Poet, Bob Marley author discusses work with teens
3/14/2010 6:19 PM
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Quality Road named Aiken-trained Horse of the Year for 2009
3/14/2010 6:18 PM
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Dedication of Edgewood's revitalization project held
3/14/2010 6:19 PM
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Students compete in science fair at USCA
3/14/2010 6:20 PM
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Autopsy: Man died before fire started
3/14/2010 6:20 PM
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Tips on how to dress for the Steeplechase
3/14/2010 6:18 PM
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Owners show off their prized alpacas
3/14/2010 6:20 PM
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Tharps, Bernards take to the stage in Kidney Benefit production
3/14/2010 6:18 PM
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County Council may name the winning firm for new County Complex contract
3/14/2010 6:19 PM
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PEP gives approval to school bond referendum
3/14/2010 6:19 PM
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Area facility is approved for equine reproduction work
3/14/2010 6:19 PM
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On the Agenda for March 15
3/14/2010 6:18 PM
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Take a musical trip along 'Route 66'
3/13/2010 7:33 PM
Swine flu still a concern
11/9/2009 12:31 AM
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Swine flu is back in South Carolina. It's not that the flu ever disappeared, but for a short time South Carolina and Hawaii were the only states in which the disease was not listed as being widespread.
That has now changed as H1N1 flu in the Palmetto State is once again at the highest level. Some think that the flu was never below the "widespread" level, just that doctors were so overwhelmed that they got behind in their paperwork to report the illness.
This disease continues to wreak havoc with the health of people around the world, and the call earlier this year that it is pandemic was certainly the right one.
Although it has been with us for months, and the latest outbreak has been strong, this is no time to let our guard down. Precautions still need to be taken. Those in the highest risk categories - pregnant women, children, health workers and those with asthma and other lung conditions - should get inoculations as soon as possible.
Parents should keep their children home from school if they display symptoms and refrain from sending them back until the fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. Look at the website for the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) for information on how to deal with the flu whether for you or a member of your family.
11/9/2009 12:31 AM
0 comment(s) on this story E-mail this story to a friendSwine flu is back in South Carolina. It's not that the flu ever disappeared, but for a short time South Carolina and Hawaii were the only states in which the disease was not listed as being widespread.
That has now changed as H1N1 flu in the Palmetto State is once again at the highest level. Some think that the flu was never below the "widespread" level, just that doctors were so overwhelmed that they got behind in their paperwork to report the illness.
This disease continues to wreak havoc with the health of people around the world, and the call earlier this year that it is pandemic was certainly the right one.
Although it has been with us for months, and the latest outbreak has been strong, this is no time to let our guard down. Precautions still need to be taken. Those in the highest risk categories - pregnant women, children, health workers and those with asthma and other lung conditions - should get inoculations as soon as possible.
Parents should keep their children home from school if they display symptoms and refrain from sending them back until the fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. Look at the website for the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) for information on how to deal with the flu whether for you or a member of your family.
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