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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Fall Sports in South Carolina: How Hurricane Helene Changed the Game

Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Helping NC Voters: Hurricane Changes Voting Rules

North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Patriots Star Jabrill Peppers: Arrested and Accused

Early Saturday morning, New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested by Braintree police. They responded to a disturbance call at a residential address, where a caller reported an altercation between Peppers and another person. After an investigation, the 29-year-old player was charged w

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Oct 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Some Celebs Are Quiet About Diddy's Scandal

You might wonder why some big Hollywood names haven't said much about Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest. Well, they're scared! That's right, these stars don't want to ruin their image or make Diddy angry. Experts say there are lots of reasons for this silence. For one, the charges against him are pretty se

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Travel Decisions: Southeast Asians on US Gun Violence and Trump

When it comes to visiting the United States, Southeast Asians have a lot to consider. A recent survey of over 6,000 travelers from six countries revealed that gun prevalence plays a big role in their decisions. Hawaii was voted the safest state while Texas came out as the least safe regarding gun vi

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene in 2024

As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, meteorologists warn about significant storm surge and potential flooding. The surge is expected to be particularly high in northwest Florida. Surge-related property damage is often greater than wind damage in coastal areas. Above Ground Level (AGL) refers to t

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Rep. Greene Sticks to Weather Control Claim After Hurricane Devastation

After a recent hurricane devastated parts of the Southeastern United States, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has been causing quite a stir online. She's been saying that some mysterious "they" can control the weather, and she's not backing down on this claim despite all the critic

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why Isn't Carbon Capture Tech More Common?

Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell en

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