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Community
Volunteers needed to help put flags on veterans graves at Fort Jackson cemetery
Regional
Driver of truck that hit farmworker bus in central Florida, killing 8 people, arrested on DUI charges
The bus crashed through a fence after colliding with a truck and ended up on its side.
Nation World
Body of US airman killed by Florida deputy returns to Atlanta aboard honor flight
Senior Airman Roger Fortson's body arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 4 p.m. Tuesday.
National
Georgia student finds a career path after caring for mom who suffered a stroke
La'tyren Baker knew he had to grow up in high school, after his mom got so sick, she needed round-the-clock care.
National
Sheep, llama watch Northern Lights at sanctuary
Carolynn Bernard said watching the animals was as entertaining as watching the aurora itself. Among those taking in the lights: Jim the llama and Stewie the sheep.
National
Cicadas pee from trees. And they urinate a lot, new study finds.
As if lying dormant in the dirt for 17 years isn't weird enough, cicadas possess another bizarre habit: they pee like crazy, up to 10 feet per second.
National
Problems with federal financial aid program leaves many college bound students in limbo
Glitches in the U.S. Department of Education's recently overhauled financial aid system have left many students unable to commit to a school.
National
Bumble removes ads mocking celibacy after backlash
Tag lines included "You know full well a vow of celibacy is not the answer," and "Thou shalt not give up on dating and become a nun."
Faith
Louisiana church thwarts mass shooting at service packed with kids
The chaos erupted Saturday at Saint Mary Magdalene Church in Abbeville during a first communion ceremony for 60 second graders.
Health
New set of COVID variants now dominating in the U.S.
The two variants are nicknamed "FLiRT" and are now the dominant variants in the U.S.
Sports
Nike announces signature shoe for WNBA star, former Gamecock A'ja Wilson
The signature collection, which will include pieces in women's, men's and kid's sizing, will be released globally on nike.com, SNKRS, and select retailers in 2025.
National
The bull riding legend who nearly got himself killed -- and lived to tell about it
J.B. Mauney conquered the toughest bulls in the world. As he prepares to enter the Bull Riding Hall of Fame, he reflects on the injury that made him hang it up.
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