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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

The Curious Case of Coach Coen's Exit

The annual coach-hiring season is always full of surprises, and this year's twist involves Liam Coen. If reports are right, he's set to become the Jaguars' new head coach. But his exit from the Buccaneers is anything but ordinary. Coaches usually can leave one team and join another without any cont

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Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Snow Days in South Carolina: How Schools Handle Extreme Weather

South Carolina schools have been relying on e-learning days to keep students engaged during winter storms. But did you know these days are limited? Every school year, districts can only use five e-learning days. This week’s snowstorm means some schools are running out of options to make up for misse

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Keyshawn Johnson’s Advice to Jets Fans: Be Patient with Aaron Glenn

Keyshawn Johnson, former NFL player and teammate of Aaron Glenn, has a message for Jets fans: Chill out and give Glenn some time. Glenn, set to become the Jets' new head coach, has some big shoes to fill. He played under legendary coach Bill Parcells and is now stepping into the role himself. Johnso

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

New Chapter for Glenn: Jets Hire Lions' DC

Well, it looks like the New York Jets are getting a new coach! The name is Aaron Glenn, and he's been working as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Glenn's leaving Detroit after four seasons, which is pretty quick after his previous assistant coach and another coach also got promoted e

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

Hornets' Games Hit Local TVs Free: A Win for Sports Fans!

Get ready, sports fans! The Charlotte Hornets have teamed up with Palmetto Sports & Entertainment to bring you five basketball games live on free, over-the-air TV this season. This is the first time since 2007-08 that Hornets games will be available without cable or satellite in the Carolinas. Thank

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Jan 23 2025CRIME

The Unpaid Heroes: Japan's Volunteer Parole Officers

In Japan, a unique system relies on volunteers, called "hogoshi, " to supervise parolees. These dedicated individuals, like the 83-year-old Teruko Nakazawa, have spent years helping ex-offenders rehabilitate without any financial compensation. The system, which outnumbers paid probation officers 47

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Jan 21 2025WEATHER

Snow Alert: What to Expect in South Carolina

Hey, South Carolina! Are you ready for some snow? A big storm is headed our way, and it's going to be a chilly one. The Midlands should see snowfall starting later today and continuing into Wednesday morning, with the most snow predicted south of I-20. So, what's the deal with this storm? It's brin

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Jan 19 2025FINANCE

Home Insurance in NC: What's Changing in 2026?

It's official: North Carolina homeowners will see their insurance premiums go up by about 15% by mid-2026. This is all part of a deal the state's Insurance Department made with insurance companies. Commissioner Mike Causey led the charge, standing firm against the industry's initial request for a wh

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Jan 15 2025WEATHER

Weather Watch: Sunny Now, Rain and Cold Ahead in South Carolina

Get ready for a mix of weather in South Carolina! The week will start off dry and cool, with the sun shining brightly. But don't get too comfortable, because rain is on its way by the weekend. A low-pressure system is moving in, bringing showers that could be heavy, especially in the western and sou

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Creating New Chemicals: A Simple Way with Diazo Esters and Lactams

Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre

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