Two women in Richland County, South Carolina, have been arrested on dogfighting and ill treatment of animals charges, deputies say.

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The twin Alexander brothers will have to stand trial for a sexual assault in which, prosecutors say, they took turns raping a woman as their friend pinned her ...

The Union Gospel Mission of Salem has added new security at the downtown men's shelter to ensure guest and staff safety after ...

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A person and a pet have been exposed to rabies after a fox was found with the deadly disease in Anderson County, South Carolina, according to officials.

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Though their support weakened for some green energy initiatives, there was no increase in support for President Trump's energy policies.

Camp Scrubs allows students to spend a week of their summer learning about different career paths in the medical field.

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"Dogs are at an elevated risk for rattlesnake bites because of their curious nature,” said Dr. Coyne Hopey, emergency and critical care resident at the animal hospital. "If your pet is bitten by ...

“It’s a lifesaver, because I couldn’t justify spending 700 bucks at the animal hospital to have the same service done here,” Hilberg said. “I can see a lot of people not doing it at all ...