Pythons in Study Struggle in Cold South Carolina Climate
Ten Burmese pythons, 6 to 12 feet, tested in a secured 80 by 100 foot pen with a pond and dens, suffered winter deaths from hypothermia. Half died on Dec 11 as temps dropped to 25 degrees. three more perished by Jan 4. two were found in underground cover mid-January. Researchers note potential for cold-tolerant offspring but doubt immediate invasion.
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Health plan changes begin Sept. 23 and protections expand
The new law adds free preventive care for plans that changed after Sept. 23, allows designation of a PCP without referrals, bans lifetime and most annual limits, and restricts mini‑med waivers. It also extends dependent coverage to age 26, bans deny by preexisting condition, and caps premium increases to a small range.
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Jury escorted from courtroom after verdict at bank trial
After the verdict Judge Jack Early ordered deputies to escort the jury and bank tellers out to the parking lot. Family and friends were released in small groups as park avenue reopened by 3 p.m. Elwell said security was added after the altercation but no major plan existed at the trial's outset.
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