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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 07 2024POLITICS

Auma Obama's Protesting Journey Interrupted by Tear Gas

Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya’s President Ruto Drops Tax Hike Bill After Deadly Protests

In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Swarming Insects: North Carolina's Hurricane Surge

Hurricane Helene certainly brought unwanted floods to North Carolina, but it also stirred up a buzz about stinging insects. The storm's flooding disrupted yellow jacket and bee nests, causing them to swarm and sting people who were trying to recover. This led to a surge in requests for medication to

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Dock Builders Extend Helping Hands to Hurricane Victims

In the small town of Chapin, South Carolina, two men who usually build docks and decks for Lake Murray decided to do something different. Rick Weber and Kenny Pike, owners of 360 Dock and Deck LLC, saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. They felt a strong urge to help, so

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Heartfelt Basketball Story Takes Netflix by Storm

Netflix is famous for its blockbuster action films and true crime documentaries, but it also produces films that tug at the heartstrings. One such example is "Rez Ball," a sports drama directed by Sydney Freeland and co-written with Sterlin Harjo. The movie is set in Chuska, New Mexico, and follows

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

College Football Week 6: Teams to Watch and Where to Stream

Get ready for an exciting Week 6 in college football! The action kicks off on Thursday night with a Conference USA showdown between Sam Houston and UTEP. Sam Houston is close to matching their program high in CUSA wins, while UTEP is looking for their first win of the season. On Friday, Kennesaw Sta

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Week 6 College Football: Kennesaw vs. Jacksonville & More on CBS Sports Network

This week in college football, CBS Sports Network is bringing you four exciting games! First up is a Thursday night showdown between Sam Houston and UTEP. Sam Houston wants to match their program record for wins in the Conference USA (CUSA), while UTEP hopes to bounce back from a loss against Libert

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Should Texas Schools Teach the Bible? Many Christians Say No!

Imagine walking into a Texas elementary school classroom and seeing Bible stories on the curriculum. That's what could happen if a new proposal by the Texas Education Agency is approved in November. The plan suggests including Biblical lessons in state reading and language arts classes. But not all

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