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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Testing students' readiness for first grade and requiring prescriptions for meth-making medicines are among the recommendations of a committee that advocates for South Carolina's children.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control is speaking in Charleston about early childhood education.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Epworth Children’s Home has been serving children, providing a safe, stable environment since 1895.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  United States Attorney Bill Nettles said Tuesday that Mark Anthony Soza, 57, of Roebuck, was sentenced to 40 months imprisonment by United States District Judge J. Michelle Childs of Greenville

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  The burden that obesity places on the body's cardiovascular system is the topic of a talk at the University of South Carolina.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Members of USC’s Arnold School of Public Health are hosting a discussion of childhood obesity in the schools research center auditorium, as September marks the month long obesity awareness efforts.

Friday, August 17, 2012  A former highway patrol trooper was sentenced Thursday in federal court to three years in jail for possession of child pornography.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The creators of a lean, green superhero for health hope the furry critter they call Choosy will soon become a national ambassador against childhood obesity.

Friday, July 27, 2012  South Carolina is about to receive a nice chunk of change, all in the name of teaching kids healthy habits.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  A Midlands school will take part in a nationwide initiative to raise awareness for obesity in America Tuesday.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  An African-American English professor specializing in children's literature and community literacy has been named the first holder of a chair honoring librarian and literacy pioneer Augusta Baker.

Thursday, May 12, 2011  Lake Carolina Early Learning Center focuses on teaching its student healthy lifestyles.  The school recently started a weekly fitness program.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The First Lady will be in the Midlands next week to talk about childhood obesity and lack of exercise and how it affects the military.