Hundreds Shave Their Heads To Raise Money For Cancer Research
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The St. Baldrick's Foundation signature head-shaving event was on Saturday afternoon.
They raised funds and awareness for lifesaving childhood cancer research.
More than 100 participants shaved their heads to support the Foundation's mission to conquer childhood cancers.
Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research and funding the most promising research initiatives to find cures.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:26 GMT
DHEC Director Catherine Templeton tells 7 On Your Side the agency is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak in South Carolina.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:47:41 GMT
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:07 GMT
Budget cuts put a dent in the number of officers patrolling the roads, but Trooper Recruiter Jason Metcalf says the agency is looking to quickly fill those empty positions.
Budget cuts put a dent in the number of officers patrolling the roads, but Trooper Recruiter Jason Metcalf says the agency is looking to quickly fill those empty positions.
N.C. Highway Patrol is currently down 203 officers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:26 GMT
DHEC Director Catherine Templeton tells 7 On Your Side the agency is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak in South Carolina.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:04:41 GMT
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
