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Sub-zero wind chills and bitterly cold temperatures are on the way for Monday and Tuesday, and again for next weekend. Here's ...

Dr. Francisco “Paco” Tomei-Torres passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 74. Dr. Tomei-Torres was retired, but previously ...

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Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday.