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Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC, implements temporary masking guidelines due to a surge in flu cases. Starting this Friday, masks are required for all visitors in hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. One thousand sixty-one tests conducted, with one hundred eighty-nine positives, yielding a twenty-six point nine percent positivity rate. Visitor guidelines include limiting visits, one visitor per patient, and masking if symptomatic. Kids under twelve face restrictions. Measures will be reassessed weekly based on flu activity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters in Charleston demand end to ICE operations amid growing national outrage over deadly shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. Activists highlight pattern of violence, calling for changes to federal immigration enforcement and transparency on use-of-force incidents. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Charleston police in South Carolina are reviewing an officers use of force after a viral video showed him tackling a man at a car wash. The man, Dylan Garcia, faces public intoxication charges. The incident occurred when officers were called to the Whistle Express Car Wash due to an intoxicated person refusing to leave. The video, which shows the officer grabbing Garcia after he allegedly entered the officers personal space, has sparked debate about the use of force. Garcia was later handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding another layer to the story. Checkout Solipillow.com

Celebrating a Century and a Half of Black-Owned Land: The Sims Familys Legacy in South Carolina - The Sims family, a Dorchester County family in South Carolina, is being honored for maintaining their 80-acre farm for 150 years. The farm, now USDA-certified organic, produces melons, vegetables, herbs, and a vineyard, and sells flavored wines, bottled teas, and juices. The family, including fifth-generation farmer Jonathan Sims and matriarch Evelyn Moses, is thrilled with the recognition, which highlights the challenges Black families faced in buying and holding onto land. The farm creates local jobs and boosts the economy, and the family is hosting a legacy dinner to celebrate their resilience and pride. Checkout Solipillow.com

Four South Carolina jails in the Lowcountry region have failed state inspections since 2022, with major issues including overcrowding, inadequate facilities, fire code violations, poor maintenance, and insufficient medical care. Inmates face nightmarish conditions, with concerns about security, healthcare, and safety. Sheriffs blame funding shortages, while counties are recruiting staff and pushing for better pay. However, violations persist, and advocates worry about the urgency of addressing these issues. Checkout Solipillow.com

Orangeburg County, South Carolina, seeks public assistance in solving the murder of Cloe Williams, a 23-year-old woman from Neeses. Her remains were found in March 2025, and an autopsy revealed she died from a gunshot wound. She went missing in February 2024. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell urges anyone with information, no matter how minor, to contact the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550. Every tip can help bring closure to Cloes family. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two men charged with felony DUI resulting in death after fatal hit-and-run in Charleston, with upgraded charges following a lawsuit alleging overserving at local bars. Families of victims seek justice, potential 25-year prison sentences if convicted. Checkout Solipillow.com

Cristo Rey Charleston High School breaks ground in North Charleston, SC, offering a unique Catholic college prep education to under-resourced families. The $37M project, opening in August 2027, features a work-study program and diverse funding, with no family payment required. Local leaders praise the school as a game-changer, despite past construction delays. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two men, Max Gentilin and Seth Carlson, face upgraded charges for allegedly killing two women in a hit-and-run incident in Charleston. The victims families have been advocating for justice and hope these new charges send a strong message against drunk driving. Checkout Solipillow.com