A rare brain-eating amoeba infection killed a 12-year-old child in after he swam in a South Carolina freshwater lake. Health ...

Rare cases of Naegleria fowleri can result in a severe infection in the brain, with infection fatal in around 95% of cases.

The infection destroys brain tissue, which is why the infection is commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba.

On Tuesday, officials confirmed that a pediatric patient in Columbia, South Carolina, has died from Naegleria fowleri, also ...

Funeral plans have been announced for the 12-year-old boy in South Carolina who died of Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as ...

The identity of the South Carolina resident who was the victim of a recent, fatal “brain-eating amoeba” discovery has been uncovered, and it was a 12-year-old boy.

Brain-eating amoebas are rare. But hot weather increases the risk. If you swim in freshwater lakes, there are a few things to know about the Naegleria fowleri amoeba.

South Carolina is a key state for 2028 presidential primary, with notable lawmakers from both parties visiting and laying groundwork for possible future bids.

A report from CTInsider on Friday said that South Carolina and UConn women’s basketball will not play each other during the 2025-26 regular season. It ends an 11-season streak of matchups.

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team have been one of the best programs in the sport over the past decade. The Gamecocks were looking to win yet another title ...

South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as potential White House hopefuls from both parties travel to the Palmetto State. California Gov. Gavin ...

For Gov. Gavin Newsom, South Carolina is testing ground for 2028 While the Palmetto State is deeply Republican, its role in choosing the Democratic nominee cannot be overstated — and Black women ...