HIV in South Carolina
Sam Givens almost died of AIDS, but survives almost 20 years later.
Colleen Yates had just celebrated her 34th wedding anniversary when she learned her son was dying of AIDS.Stephanie Williams refused to be silenced after learning she was HIV positive.Dayshal Dix, a teenager, has lived with AIDS since the day she was born.Each has faced a frightening disease and found purpose. Each is part of South Carolina’s struggle against HIV/AIDS. Each is a witness to an epidemic.From Oct. 12 through Oct. 15, The State published the stories of Sam, Colleen, Stephanie, Dayshal and other South Carolinians whose lives have been profoundly touched by HIV/AIDS, and whose needs inspired the state to take action.Their stories were reported by staff writer Czerne M. Reid and photographed by C. Aluka Berry.
Sam Givens didn’t expect to be spending his 60s lifting weights, or knitting colorful socks with his little old lady friends.
Colleen Yates spoke at the funeral when her son Charlie died of AIDS in 1988. “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased,” she said, quoting from the gospel of Matthew.
At the tender age of 14, Dayshal Dix already has a long story to tell. She’s HIV positive. Has been since the day she was born.
Cars lined the road near the little country church nestled into the Bamberg County countryside in October 2007. Inside, mourners packed the pews; others lined the walls of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
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