South Carolina sees drop in pregnancy-related deaths; Black mothers remain at higher risk

ABC Columbia— The number of pregnancy-related deaths in South Carolina is decreasing, but racial disparities are widening.

NBC News—Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.. The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. In 2022, 817 U.S. women died either while pregnant or soon after giving birth, down from 1,205 the previous year. “If you look at 2021, we had such a sharp increase as we were really still in the pandemic and still dealing with disruptions of care, the fear of coming into the healthcare space and the inability to...

WCCB Charlotte—South Carolina Man Sentenced For Obstructing Justice In The Murder Of Black Transgender Woman. A South Carolina man was sentenced to obstructing an investigation into the December 2019 murder of a transgender woman.

Fox News—Death of South Carolina pastor's wife under investigation as her family warns of 'false' stories. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). North Carolina authorities are reportedly investigating the death of Mica Miller, the 30-year-old wife of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Pastor John-Paul Miller. Robeson County officers reportedly located Miller's body on April 27 in the Lumber River State Park — about an hour drive from the Millers' hometown of Myrtle Beach —  last...