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The Unpaid Heroes: Japan's Volunteer Parole Officers

January 23, 2025

In Japan, a unique system relies on volunteers, called "hogoshi, " to supervise parolees. These dedicated individuals, like the 83-year-old Teruko Nakazawa, have spent years helping ex-offenders rehabilitate without any financial compensation. The system, which outnumbers paid probation officers 47

weather

Snow Alert: What to Expect in South Carolina

January 21, 2025

Hey, South Carolina! Are you ready for some snow? A big storm is headed our way, and it's going to be a chilly one. The Midlands should see snowfall starting later today and continuing into Wednesday morning, with the most snow predicted south of I-20. So, what's the deal with this storm? It's brin

finance

Home Insurance in NC: What's Changing in 2026?

January 19, 2025

It's official: North Carolina homeowners will see their insurance premiums go up by about 15% by mid-2026. This is all part of a deal the state's Insurance Department made with insurance companies. Commissioner Mike Causey led the charge, standing firm against the industry's initial request for a wh

weather

Weather Watch: Sunny Now, Rain and Cold Ahead in South Carolina

January 15, 2025

Get ready for a mix of weather in South Carolina! The week will start off dry and cool, with the sun shining brightly. But don't get too comfortable, because rain is on its way by the weekend. A low-pressure system is moving in, bringing showers that could be heavy, especially in the western and sou

science

Creating New Chemicals: A Simple Way with Diazo Esters and Lactams

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're in a chemistry lab, and you want to make something new and useful. Scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've discovered a method to mix certain chemicals called donor-acceptor α-diazo esters and N, N-dimethylformamide/γ-lactams. These combinations react nicely to cre

business

COVID-19's Hit on Small Businesses: A Deep Dive into North Carolina

January 14, 2025

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te

sports

Celebrating 50 Years of Women's Sports: USC's Historic Reunion

January 13, 2025

The University of South Carolina is marking a big milestone this school year—it's the 50th anniversary of women's varsity sports! The university threw a special celebration to honor the female student-athletes who have made a mark on Gamecock Athletics. On Sunday, over 250 former athletes, represent

science

The Aromatic World of Bee Pollen

January 13, 2025

Scientists have been exploring the scents of bee pollen from Central and Eastern Europe. They used a special technique called headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) along with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry (GC-MS-O) to figure out the best way to extract the smells. They

politics

NC's New Governor Kicks Off Term with TV Speech Due to Winter Weather

January 12, 2025

You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, an

health

Helicobacter pylori: A Hidden Factor in Obesity Surgery Complications?

January 12, 2025

Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster