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Minorities combat obesity epidemic

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 1:53pm

Obesity rates continue to rise in the US across all demographics.

But African-Americans and Hispanics are still the most affected according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

The current obesity rate of Mexican-American adults is about 41 percent, higher than the overall national average of about 36 percent of Americans who are obese.

African-Americans have the highest obesity rates at almost 50 percent.

"My mom died of diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol and I got to a point where I was almost 300 hundred pounds," said Louis DesChamps.

For African-American women, the numbers are especially dramatic.

Four out of five are obese.

"I was definitely considered overweight and obese," said Kiera DesChamps.

Witnessing the health problems their families suffered, Louis and Kiera took control of their weight.

"I've lost 75 pounds since November so I'm excited," said Louis.

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RHPD Announces 2012 Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year Awards

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:48am

RHPD Announces 2012 Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year Awards

This week, Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts announced the 2012 Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year Award Winners.

The Officer of the Year is Police Officer II Adam Nemtuda, a seven-year veteran in the Department. He currently serves in the Patrol Division and is a K-9 Handler.

The civilian Employee of the year is Records Clerk Cindy Moore. She has been with the office for three years and is the first person citizens meet when they come to the Police Department in the evenings.

The Department also recognized the following employees as finalists in each category: Officer of Year – Sarah Blair and Ben Glynn. Employee of the Year – David Shelton and Jan Futrelle.

Civilian Employee of the year, Cindy Moore

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Red Rose Festival this weekend in Lancaster

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Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:23pm

Red Rose Festival this weekend in Lancaster

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

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Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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York County Public Safety Communications receives CALEA accreditation

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Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:12pm

York County Public Safety Communications receives CALEA accreditation

On Saturday March 23, after a two-year process to comply with 218 applicable standards, the York County Department of Public Safety Communications was awarded the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. accreditation.

To receive CALEA accreditation York County PSC had to meet 218 standards which include; organization, direction and supervision, human resources, recruitment, selection and promotion process, training, operations and preparation for critical incidents.

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Sheriff Bryant goes to jail... for a good cause

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Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 12:40pm

Sheriff Bryant goes to jail... for a good cause

The Lowe’s Home Improvement of York raised funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by holding a “Bail out of Jail” event.

York County Sheriff Bruce Bryant volunteered Thursday to get “locked up” to raise funds for MDA.

All proceeds from the event will benifit the MDA to send local children to Camp Bethelwoods this summer.

Sheriff Bryant's bail was set at $500.

The York County Sheriff's Office said Thursday, "We are happy to say [Sheriff Bryant] was able to get generous donations of $850 to support MDA!! Thank you Sheriff Bryant and Lowe's of York."

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Sheriff Bruce Bryant needs your help to bail him out of jail… for a good cause

Submitted by John Cominsky on Tuesday, March 12th, 3:03 pm

The Lowe’s Home Improvement of York will be raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by holding a “Bail out of Jail” event. York County Sheriff Bruce Bryant has volunteered to get “locked up” to raise funds for MDA.

The event will take place at Lowe's Home Improvement at 1010 East Liberty Street in York at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the MDA to help send local children to Camp Bethelwoods this summer.

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