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She went to the hospital to have her baby. Now her husband is raising two kids alone

She went to the hospital to have her baby. Now her husband is raising two kids alone

She went to the hospital to have her baby. Now her husband is raising two kids alone

"We walked in for what we expected to be the happiest day of our life. And we walked straight into a nightmare."

MOTHERS-MATTER

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Why childbirth is a death sentence for many black moms

For every 13 white women who die during pregnancy or within one year of giving birth, there are 44 black women. Most of these deaths are preventable.

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'A river of blood:' A mom describes her near-death experience in the delivery room

She watched her daughter turn ghostly pale during childbirth; her lips were purple.

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American moms are dying in childbirth. What you can do about it

There are three things any mom can do to help stay safe from pregnancy through the first year after delivery.

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No pajamas, no shower caps: Texas high school enforces 'parent dress code'

Parents were told if they did not comply with the dress code, they could not enter the school's campus.

EDUCATION

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NFL star comes to SC woman's rescue, changes her tire

When Darius Leonard saw one of his former teachers in trouble, he knew what to do.

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These firefighters pushed a veteran home when his electric wheelchair died

Three firefighters went the extra mile, literally, to assist a veteran in need.

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SC's Sparkleberry Country Fair ends after 23-year run

On February 21, the fair said it was hoping to be back in 2020, but has now made the decision to discontinue the fair.

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‘They bonded; they belonged together’ | Dog leans over casket to tell ‘Daddy’ goodbye

The picture was taken by Anne Marie Sibthorp's 12-year-old granddaughter and posted to Facebook by James Funeral Home in Huntersville.

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Help this WWII veteran celebrate 100 years with 100 birthday cards

He asked for 100 cards for 100 years. Now he wants more.

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Easter Sunrise Service, baptism brings dozens to local park

Across America, people gathered to share the story of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

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Columbia church feeds hundreds in need free Easter meal

On Easter, St. Peter's Catholic Church held a lunch to feed those in need.

LOCAL