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Making the Connection Between AFib and Stroke

Posted 9/18/23

(Family Features)

For many people, the heart naturally contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. However, those living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experience a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to further health issues.

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Lake Murray Dam parking to be limited as Dominion works on intake towers

While leisure activity in its parks near the Lake Murray Dam may be slowing down as winter approaches, Dominion Energy will be hard at work on the structure in the coming months.

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Six Lexington County restaurants received C grades in November

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The Catch-Up: Anticipated octopus arrives at Riverbanks Zoo

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Local sports

Irmo defeats Chapin following commanding third quarter

The Yellow Jackets beat the Eagles on the road Friday night after coming out of the halftime break and building a 20-point lead.

Irmo head coach Tim Whipple looks forward to exciting but challenging 43rd season

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Gray Collegiate basketball looks to sustain success under leadership of longtime friends

Gray Collegiate’s basketball teams entered the season No. 1 in the coaches association’s 2A boys and girls preseason polls and will have the opportunity to make history for the second consecutive year.

‘Greatest Story Ever’? Dutch Fork football overcomes 2-5 start to claim title

The Dutch Fork football team gathered on the sideline following the program’s eighth state championship win last Friday and burst into a chant that has taken special meaning over the past few weeks.

Gray Collegiate falls short of title dreams despite pushing past outside noise

Gray Collegiate entered the 2023 football season unaware of how many games it would play and where, but throughout all the distractions, the players’ focus remained on playing for a state title.

Gilbert girls enter, Dutch Fork girls climb in latest round of basketball rankings

Lexington's boys, Dutch Fork's girls and both Gray Collegiate teams remain in the latest round of rankings, while the Gilbert girls enter for the first time this season.

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Irmo defeats Chapin following commanding third quarter

With Midlands movie theater operations shrinking, $3 cinema joins recent closures

Lake Murray Dam parking to be limited as Dominion works on intake towers

Lexington man accused of shooting, killing victim after his father told him to do it