E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday. Currently, no cases have been reported in Georgia or South Carolina. The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized with severe kidney complications, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Infections were reported between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11, in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Colorado has the most cases,…
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Denmark Technical College has taken a significant leap toward sustainable energy solutions with the recent installation of a state-of-the-art solar SmartFlower on its campus. Officially unveiled on Oct. 11, this groundbreaking technology aims to advance clean energy initiatives and foster green career opportunities for the underserved populations of Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties.The unveiling event included local community leaders, faculty, students, and representatives from organizations such as the Community Development Action Coalition and the United States Department of Agriculture.Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr., Ph.D., president and CEO of DTC, expressed his enthusiasm for the new installation. “We are excited to…
Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners has signed off another lucrative multi-billion-dollar deal. The private equity firm has teamed up with Blackstone, another private equity firm, to acquire Smartsheet— an enterprise platform for modern work management — for nearly $8.4B in an all-cash transaction. According to the press release, upon closing the proposed transaction, the Buyers would acquire all the outstanding shares held by Smartsheet shareholders for $56.50 per share in cash. “For over a decade, we have built a thriving community of employees, partners, and customers, each focused on building and benefiting from Smartsheet’s industry-leading work management platform. Our…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Atlanta Falcons are still in first place in the NFC South thanks to the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night. And as fate would have it, the Falcons travel to Tampa Bay this Sunday for this second and final meeting of the regular season. Atlanta won the first matchup back on Oct. 3. It was a Thursday Night game when both teams had a short week of preparation. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris address the dynamic of Tampa Bay having one less day to prepare for Atlanta. “I think it’s almost an…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 23, 2024 Federal authorities are increasingly concerned about the presence of pink cocaine in New York City’s party scene. Federal authorities have issued a new warning about a popular party drug they’re finding on the streets of New York City. Pink cocaine, also known as “Tusi” or “Tuci,” is a synthetic drug mixed with white powder and pink food coloring, marketed as a fun party cocktail, DEA agents tell CBS News. This pricey club drug, which often contains no cocaine at all, typically costs between $20 and $100 and is primarily sold online. “It’s…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise. The leaders announced a proposal Tuesday to give refunds of up to $250 to single filers, up to $375 to single adults who head a household with dependents and refunds of up to $500 to married couples filing jointly. Georgia issued similar rebates in 2022 as Kemp ran for reelection, and again in 2023. The rebates cost about $1.1 billion then. Legislators must approve the plan next year, but passage is likely as Republicans…
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were three gas stations in cities across Charlton County selling diesel at the lowest price of $2.99 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. Of the 12 reported gas stations in cities within Charlton County, three offer diesel. The average reported price of diesel in Georgia was $3.23, compared to $3.39 the week before. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are…
The members of the Central Park Five have filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump because 35 years after their arrests and 22 years after their exoneration, Trump is still out here suggesting that they’re responsible for the rape and death of jogger Trisha Meili, who, by the way, isn’t even dead. Source: The Washington Post / Getty You might remember that during his disastrous debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump claimed the plaintiffs in the federal defamation lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania Monday, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise, and Yusef Salaam, had pleaded guilty to the assault…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and honor children and survivors affected by pediatric cancer. The Pan American Health Organization states that this is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. During this month, learning more about the illness and ways you can support the cause is essential. Here are X facts you should know about childhood cancer. A hospital room. Photo by Pixabay It’s the Leading Cause of Death Among Children and Adolescents Approximately 280,000 children between the ages of 0 and 19 are diagnosed with cancer every year worldwide. In the Caribbean…