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Preparing to appear before a Family Court Judge
For all its benefits, who longs to go to family court? Appearing before a black-cloaked judge behind his imposing oak or cherry bench, ornately engraved to evoke awe and respect by its traditional workmanship to convey authority, longevity, and formality. Newcomers need to know what to expect when ordered to appear. The driving principle is the Best Interest of the child standard or doctrine, said law.cornell.edu . These building principles drive all decisions about custody,
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Major scam alert: imposters seek personal data or payments
The Social Security Administration is warning the public about a surge in scammers posing as government agents and asking for personal information, such as your phone number, Social Security number, and other details. Don’t fall for it, authorities warn. Never give your personal information to strangers, even if they pretend to work for the government. The SSA never demands immediate payment, threatens arrest, or accepts gifts of any kind. Impostors create a false sense of u
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SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
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Does science show the damage of secondhand and thirdhand vaping?
Many say that vaping is harmless. No wonder, therefore, that the same people see no harm in secondhand or thirdhand vaping. How could vaping damage cancer patients, asthmatics, COPD patients, and others? The American Cancer Society says that vaping does damage to vapers, third parties at the scene, and vapers who come into contact with them hours after vaping. How is that possible? The particles from vaping attach to the vaper’s hair, skin, clothing, and furniture. Later, as
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SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
Raccoon encounters on the rise: who to call and how to safely coexist
More raccoon sightings are reported in March for a reason. According to the S. C. Department of Natural Resources, Greer sees more raccoons in March because it’s the peak of their spring breeding season, and their torpor has ended. This drives mothers to forage during the day to feed their ravenous young, though they are normally nocturnal animals. Nighttime foraging is not enough to feed its cubs or kits, said Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Most citizens are concerned ab
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SCDPH: no new measles cases since Friday, out total remains 997
Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reports that cases of measles have been occurring since March 17, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 997. There are currently no people in quarantine or isolation. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26. Moving forward, unless there is a new case, DPH’s reporting rhythm for the duration of the outbreak will be the following: wee
Greenville City Councl honors Mary Duckett
A reconstructed neighborhood center was named the Mary Duckett Center, as the council unanimously approved the name this week. The request came from the Community Development Empowerment Team to honor the late activist. “This dedication reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, uplifting local voices, and ensuring equitable access to services, said Mayor Knox White. The Mary Francis Duckett Community Development Center on Hampton Avenue will open next month. Duckett was
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