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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: From Peanut Farmer to Peace Maker

Did you know that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, was the first commander in chief born in a hospital? That’s right, and it wasn’t just any hospital - it was one where his mother, a nurse, worked. Born in 1924, Jimmy was a small-town boy from Plains, Georgia, who grew up to become a Navy vet and l

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Storm Aftermath: Tornado Day in Fairfield County

You wouldn’t expect a Sunday morning to start like this, but Fairfield County was in for a surprise. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado with winds exceeding 90 miles per hour touched down. The twister made its way through parts of the county, causing quite a ruckus. Since T

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Weather Alert Over: No Tornadoes in Lowcountry

The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Crime on the Rise in Palm Beach: A Wake-up Call for Residents

Living in Palm Beach, Florida, has always been synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. However, the recent surge in real estate prices, dubbed the "Trump bump, " has brought about an unexpected side effect: a rise in opportunistic crimes. Local authorities have been quietly warning residents to keep

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Dec 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spike Lee & Denzel: A Crime Thriller Duo You Can't Miss

When Spike Lee and Denzel Washington team up, movie fans get ready for something special. Their past films, like Inside Man, have shown they can create amazing crime thrillers. Inside Man, for example, has an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's a sign that their upcoming remake, Highest 2

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

How Low Temperatures Affect Sewage Treatment Biofilms

In cities, sewage treatment plants use unique reactors with moving bed biofilms to clean wastewater. These reactors rely on microbes to break down the waste. Scientists studied how cold temperatures impact these microbes. They found that when it gets cold, the quality of the treated water decreases.

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Dec 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving Energy by Linking Wastewater Plants

Do you know how wastewater plants work together to save energy? It's like having two factories side by side, sharing resources. In wastewater engineering, models called Activated Sludge Models (ASMs) help design and improve these plants. Recently, scientists created a system that connects a city's w

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

Water's Role in Breaking Down HFPO-TA: What's in the Mix?

Hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid, or HFPO-TA, is a newer option replacing traditional PFASs. It's tough to break down and can harm living things, hence the search for better ways to tackle it. One method that stands out is using UV light with sulfite and iodide. This mix can break down HFPO-TA

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Weather Shift Ahead: From Storms to Showers

Early Sunday in the Upstate region of South Carolina saw some exciting weather, with several tornado warnings kicking off the day. These warnings started around 6:15 a. m. and wrapped up by about 9:15 a. m. , affecting both the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina. As of now, no tornadoes hav

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Dec 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Will Gi-hun's Journey Take a New Turn in Squid Game Season 3?

As fans eagerly await the next chapter, the creator of Squid Game has shared some intriguing hints about what's in store for the show's main character, Gi-hun. Played by Lee Jung-jae, Gi-hun has weathered numerous setbacks, including the loss of his best friend. The show's creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk,

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