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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash on Catalina Island Claims Five Lives

In a sudden and devastating turn of events, a small plane crashed while taking off from Catalina Airport on Tuesday evening. The tragic incident took place just moments after the aircraft departed from the airport near the island city of Avalon. The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, was carrying f

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Plane Crash on Catalina Island: A Tragic Night

Late Tuesday evening, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95 plane crashed on Catalina Island, leaving five people dead. The plane took off from Catalina Airport with five adults on board and crashed just moments later, approximately a mile west of the airport. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recei

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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

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 2024WEATHER

Disaster in the Mountains: Lessons After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of destruction across six states, with 215 deaths and immense damage. Asheville and Buncombe County, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, were particularly hard-hit. Despite clear warnings, many residents didn’t grasp the severity of the storm until it was

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

The Teen Weather Guru: How Ethan Clark is Keeping North Carolinians Safe

Imagine this: a college student, just 21 years old, becomes the go-to person for weather updates during a hurricane. That's exactly what happened with Ethan Clark from North Carolina. He started a simple Facebook page in seventh grade to share forecasts with friends and family. Fast forward to Hurri

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Brad & Angelina: Kids Tired of Legal Battles

It's been four years since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce was officially settled, but the legal fights are still going strong. Their six kids are getting tired of it all, as revealed by insiders. The main issue is custody, with Angelina reportedly limiting the children's contact with their d

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Oct 06 2024LIFESTYLE

Golfer Harold Varner III: From Fairways to Floodwaters

Ever thought about what athletes do when they’re not competing? Well, meet Harold Varner III – a golfer who recently traded his clubs for rescue missions. When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, where he grew up, Varner saw it as a call to action. He spent days on the ground, helping out however h

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

South Carolina Schools Get Meal Flexibility After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left many South Carolina schools in a tough spot. The storm made it hard for them to follow the usual meal rules, which can be strict and time-consuming. But here's some good news: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stepped in to help. They've given schools more flexi

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Storm's Aftermath: Power Cuts and Road Closures in South Carolina

When Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina, it brought strong winds and heavy rain that caused serious damage. The storm left many people without power, especially those living in the Midlands region. The outage map showed over 50,000 residents were affected by power cuts. In Richland County alone, mo

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