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

Nationwide, there have only been 167 cases of Naegleria fowleri in the past 62 years — but only four of those survived, ...

Jaysen Carr, a Hand Middle School student, died July 18 after being exposed to Naegleria fowleri while swimming in Lake Murray in Columbia, S.C.

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

Twelve-year-old Jaysen Carr died last week after contracting a rare but deadly organism known as Naegleria fowleri while swimming July 18 in Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, People Magazine ...

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 ...

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

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 ...