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Monday, February 25, 2013  Authorities say a 23-year-old Hanahan man threw his 5-month-old son to the ground because he wouldn't stop crying, then waited two days before getting the boy medical help.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  USC's Patricia Pastides educates faculty, students and community on heart health.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  People living in the Southeastern United States have a higher risk of stroke than those in other parts of the country, according to researchers.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Charges brought in death of SC radio personality

Friday, September 07, 2012  The University of South Carolina has hit a new record in research funding by topping $238 million in the last school year.

Monday, July 02, 2012  An elderly woman died Saturday while the air conditioning at her nursing home was not working properly. The Pickens County coroner plans to determine the cause of death today.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Summer in the Midlands brings mixed emotions to those who live here.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Thousands of walkers gather at Colonial Life Arena for the Annual Midlands Heartwalk.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A USC professor and speech pathologist is conducting a stroke trial for people who have impaired speech after experiencing a stroke.

Friday, February 03, 2012  City leaders wore red for heart disease awareness Friday.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The American Heart Association celebrated a victory at the State House Wednesday.  The Stroke System of Car Act is now law.  South Carolina has consistently had one of the highest stroke death rates in the nation.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  SC Gov. Nikki Haley said Thursday that Byars is expected to make a full recovery and eventually return to his job. Haley's spokesman declined to provide any additional information on Byars' health.  Haley named Bob Ward as acting director until then. Ward has been at the agency for 29 years and has previously served as interim director.

Monday, June 13, 2011  The California radio preacher who predicted that the end of the world would take place last month has suffered a stroke.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  The American Cancer Society and local organizations are joining forces to inform midlands men on health disparties.

Sunday, June 13, 2010  Veterinarians say keep your pets cool on hot, summer days.