www.abccolumbia.com – ABC Team – 2025-05-14 10:10:00

SUMMARY: May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting efforts in stroke care and prevention. South Carolina ranks among the top 10 states for the highest stroke death rate, particularly in rural areas where residents face higher risks due to conditions like heart disease. The DPH emphasizes recognizing early stroke symptoms using the acronym BEFAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time to call 911. The state has healthcare facilities dedicated to stroke care, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and research aimed at improving outcomes.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-05-14 06:00:56

SUMMARY: Ory County Libraries are reorganizing book sections following a state law requiring juvenile sections to exclude materials inducing “PRUI interest” in children to maintain funding. Library director Tracy Elvis Whitel explained the library board discussed criteria based on character age and content explicitness to reclassify books. Existing policies include parental restrictions on library cards and reconsideration forms, emphasizing parental responsibility for censorship. Notably, the Harry Potter series may move from juvenile to adult sections due to mature themes in later books. The reclassification aims for completion by October, with teens under 18 needing parental permission to access adult section materials.

Changes are underway at Horry County libraries following a recent board meeting where criteria for distinguishing between adult and young adult books were discussed.

This initiative stems from a proviso passed in the state legislature last year, prompting libraries to take a closer look at which books belong in certain sections.

Tracey Elvis-Weitzel, Director of Horry County libraries, explained the legislation’s impact.

“Any items that we have in any of our juvenile library sections cannot illicit prurient interest in children. We have to certify that we don’t have those materials in order to get our state funding.”

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-05-13 09:29:00

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks showed mixed results on Tuesday after inflation slowed unexpectedly to 2.3% in April, down from 2.4% in March. The S\&P 500 rose by 0.1%, while the Dow Jones dropped 0.5%. The Nasdaq gained 0.5%. Market optimism stems from a recent U.S.-China trade pause, though economists warn inflation may rise again due to tariffs. UnitedHealth Group’s stock fell 13% after suspending its financial forecast, while Under Armour rose 2% after reporting slightly better-than-expected revenue. Overseas, European stocks rose modestly, and Nissan’s shares gained 3% after announcing restructuring plans.

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