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As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.

A new strain that dominated the early winter was not well matched to the vaccine, leading to an intense early onslaught of flu.

South Carolina's measles outbreak continues to spread, and although the sheer quantity of new cases has decreased during March, public health officials have suspected a potential surge in cases to follow spring break activities and gatherings.

This week Duke Energy announced in a press release it's foundation will be investing $500,000 through the Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program. The funding is designed to assist weather-related emergency response and preparedness for South Carolina state agencies and eligible nonprofits.

This week Duke Energy announced in a press release it's foundation will be investing $500,000 through the Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program. The funding is designed to assist weather-related emergency response and preparedness for South Carolina state agencies and eligible nonprofits.

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Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week continues in South Carolina, and today's focus is flooding — the deadliest thunderstorm hazard in the United States.

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Meteorologist Leslie Hudson explains why officials say one simple rule could save your life: Turn Around, Don't Drown.

A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him, authorities said.

Calvary Chapel Summerville church celebrated the safe return of 40 members during worship service this week. The group had been on a pilgrimage to Israel when they got stranded in the now war-torn Middle East.

There are nine weeks and 27 more days left on the session calendar before sine die on May 14. A reminder, the House is out on furlough next week, with plans for one more in April.