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Oysters for Autism: shucking, sipping, and supporting the Lowcountry community

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www.wsav.com – Danielle Cobb – 2025-02-02 17:35:00

SUMMARY: The ‘Oysters for Autism’ event at Shell Ring Ale Works in Port Royal, S.C., combined the Lowcountry tradition of shucking oysters with a mission to raise awareness and support for the autism community. Hosted in collaboration with the Lowcountry Autism Foundation, the event aimed to break stigmas and highlight that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism. Sophia Townes, president of the foundation, emphasized the importance of inclusion and community awareness. General Manager Michael Hodge expressed hopes for future collaborations, aiming to keep funds local. The foundation supports over 3,500 families and raised over $200,000 last year.

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Senators lash out over CDC firings | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2025-02-14 15:31:00

SUMMARY: Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock criticized the Trump administration’s decision to fire over 1,000 CDC employees, many of whom were hired after Trump took office. They called the move reckless and politically motivated, arguing it undermined public health and left Americans vulnerable to diseases like measles and tuberculosis. The American Federation of Government Employees condemned the firings, claiming they were part of a politically-driven agenda to dismantle the federal workforce. The union vowed to fight back, stating that the firings were not based on performance but aimed at consolidating power and promoting cronyism over competence.

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Residents at South Carolina senior center share their secrets to lasting love

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www.wsav.com – Jameson Moyer – 2025-02-14 19:12:00

SUMMARY: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Brookdale Charleston Assisted Living Community hosted a dance and dinner featuring musician Dylan Carter. Residents shared their enduring love stories. Susan and Conrad Zakis, who met at a support group, wed after overcoming past heartbreak. Larry and Janet Russo, married for 71 years, attribute their bond to mutual support and love. Jean Dowty, who married an American GI post-WWII, emphasized the importance of perspective in marriage. Lastly, Michael Marrillo reminisced about his 52-year marriage to Kathy, cherishing their connection despite her passing. Their stories highlight love, resilience, and the values that sustain relationships.

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Georgia man enters gulity plea, receives life in prison

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www.wsav.com – Eric Dorsch – 2025-02-14 13:23:00

SUMMARY: Reginald Tyron Stokes, 41, of Oakfield, Georgia, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including Malice Murder and Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder. Stokes fatally shot his girlfriend’s daughter, 26-year-old Malika Shanae Harris, while she slept with her children on August 25, 2022. He also shot and injured her mother, Oneida Marie Hawkins, who survived but suffers lasting effects from the attack. Stokes received a life sentence with the possibility of parole, along with an additional 35 years in prison, as deemed appropriate by Judge Roger B. Lane and District Attorney Keith Higgins.

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