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Jan 10 2025INFRASTRUCTURE

James Island's Long-Awaited Pedestrian Project Finally Moves Forward

For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

Which Team Should Snag Alex Bregman?

This offseason, MLB experts from CBS Sports are debating various topics in their weekly Batting Around roundtable. This time, they're discussing the future of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Who needs him the most? R. J. Anderson thinks the Red Sox should grab him. With Bregman on board, the

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Crypto Scam: Text Messages Trick People into Losing Millions

Imagine receiving a text message promising a great remote job with high pay. Sounds too good to be true, right? That's because it was. Scammers tricked people into opening cryptocurrency accounts and maintaining specific balances, all while promising hefty commissions for online product reviews. Unf

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Fighting Schistosomiasis: Can Education Make a Difference in Nigeria?

Schistosomiasis is a big deal in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing lots of health issues. In Bauchi State, Nigeria, people don't really know how well health education can help with this problem. A study looked into this by checking how many people in Dass Emirate had schistosomiasis before and after some

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Snow's Coming! What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Hey, Kansas City! We've got some snow headed our way this Thursday night. It's not going to be a massive storm, but it could create some slippery roads for Friday morning's commute. The good news? The worst of the cold air will be moving out by the weekend. Our meteorologist team at FOX4 will be on

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Jan 09 2025WEATHER

Stay Warm and Safe: 15 States Brace for Heavy Snow and Freezing Temps

Get ready for some serious cold! A whopping 15 states are under winter weather warnings due to snow, freeze alerts, and nasty road conditions. This isn't just any snowstorm; it's a big one, with predictions of up to 15 inches in some areas. Kids, seniors, and pets should stay indoors, as the extreme

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Jan 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Dwight Howard’s 'Free Palestine' Tweet: A Decade Later

Dwight Howard, the NBA superstar, recently opened up about a twist in his career from a decade ago. He claimed that NBA commissioner Adam Silver reached out to him shortly after he tweeted "Free Palestine" in 2014. The tweet was posted during a time of conflict between Israel and Hamas. At that time

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Grace O'Malley's Salary at Barstool Sports Wasn't Enough

Grace O'Malley, the former Barstool Sports employee, revealed that she made $250, 000 a year while working at the company. This came to light after her interview with Theo Von on the "This Past Weekend" podcast. O'Malley mentioned that her salary was "decent" but not close to half a million, as Von

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Balancing Act: Security vs. Free Speech

A popular video-sharing platform, TikTok, is currently facing a critical juncture. The U. S. Supreme Court might outlaw it by January 19th due to security concerns. The app is linked to a Chinese company, and this has raised red flags for the government regarding potential risks. However, TikTok use

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