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South Carolina to implement new 988 mental health hotline
The new three digit number is replacing the longer 1-800 number connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Starting July 16, people in a mental health crisis will be able to dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline. Natalie Fouty is no stranger to mental health issues. “I’ve struggled …
The 3 Faces of Barbados, Part 2 – The Laid Back South Coast
The three faces of Barbados, the beautiful eastern-most island in the Caribbean, offer more diversity than holiday locations far larger than the country’s 14 by 21 miles. “Laid-back” and “great value” characterize the island’s second face: Barbados’ South Coast, where sugar-white beaches are plentiful, night life active, and holiday rentals reasonable in price. Part 2 …
Biden and South Korea president mull more military exercises
President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart, President Yoon Suk-yeol, met over the weekend and declared their committment to the US-South Korea alliance and touted the US committment to defending Seoul from its neighbour to the north. In a joint statement released as part of the president’s five-day trip to east Asia on Saturday …
US President Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends South Korea visit
President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South Korea, first showcasing Hyundai’s pledge to invest at least $10 billion in the United States and later mingling with troops at a nearby military base. Biden’s visit to Osan Air Base, where thousands of U.S. …
Breaking news: South Korea reports 25,125 new Covid-19 cases
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Brittanee Drexel case: Remains of 17-year-old girl who went missing in 2009 found in South Carolina, sheriff says
Brittanee Drexel, from the Rochester, New York, area was last seen on April 25, 2009, on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. She reportedly was on the way to meet friends at another hotel when she disappeared. Her mother, Dawn Drexel, told CNN at the time she had forbidden her daughter to go to Myrtle Beach, …
Video Shows Fights Breaking Out During ‘Mayhem at Lake George’ Event – NBC 6 South Florida
A wild video released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shows huge crowds and violent fights at an event in Lake George on Saturday. Authorities were on the water for an event called “Mayhem at Lake George 2022.” Deputies from Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County and St. Johns County were all in attendance, …
Health, housing and hope: Owner of new South Loop smoothie shop offers jobs for people experiencing homelessness
You may have heard of Candice Payne. She made headlines in 2019 for leading an effort to purchase local hotel rooms to help 122 homeless people during Chicago’s frigid winter polar vortex. She was even invited onto the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” where Walmart gifted her $50,000 dollars for her efforts. And now the entrepreneur …
South Side rallygoers push for better funding in schools, public health
CHICAGO — Billions in pandemic funds given to the city are not being used effectively, say participants at a Sunday South Side rally. Among those calling for extra funding for public health throughout the city of Chicago was Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward). “We talk about equity, then deliver equity,” Sigcho-Lopez said. “Deliver equity for …
South Carolina mass shooting: 9 people shot at Furman lounge, police say
“SLED agents are leading an investigation into a shooting at Cara’s Lounge in Hampton County this morning where at least nine people were shot,” SLED said in a news release. “At this time there are no fatalities.” CNN affiliate WTOC-TV reported the lounge was hosting an Easter bash when the shots rang out. There were …
