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Bird Flu Hits Backyard Chickens in Dare County

March 4, 2025

Bird flu has made its way to a backyard flock of chickens in Dare County. This is a big deal because it's the first time it's happened in this area. The virus, known as H5N1, is highly contagious among birds but poses a low risk to humans. This means that while it can spread quickly among chicken

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Fires Rage Across the Carolinas

March 3, 2025

Across the Carolinas, firefighters were busy battling multiple wildfires on Sunday. The situation was especially bad in South Carolina, where over 175 fires had burned through 6. 6 square miles. The governor of South Carolina declared a state of emergency to help with the response efforts. The Na

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Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

February 16, 2025

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which push

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Strange Group in Chapel Hill

February 16, 2025

In the quiet town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, something unusual caught the eye of a local landlord. His tenants wore long black coats and parked box trucks outside their duplexes. They ran electrical cords from the trucks into the homes and kept a stretcher inside. Neighbors spotted similarly dr

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Flu Season Takes a Tragic Turn: A Young Life Lost

February 13, 2025

In the heart of flu season, a devastating loss has struck a family in Randolph County. A vibrant 9-year-old girl, Madeline Vernon, passed away due to complications from the flu. Her parents, Mary Edging and Jimmy Vernon, are now grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing their daughter. Madeline

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Stormy Days Ahead for South Carolina: What to Expect

February 12, 2025

South Carolina is bracing for a couple of wet and windy days. Meteorologists have flagged the next two days as significant weather days due to anticipated showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The weather is expected to be cold and cloudy, with temperatures barely reaching the 40s. This chillines

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Gamecock Legends: Three Players to Watch for Hall of Fame

February 8, 2025

One of the great universities in the US, South Carolina, will have a new face in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sterling Sharpe, a standout wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, has already been announced as the first University of South Carolina alumni to be inducted in 2025. I

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The Maximum Charge

February 7, 2025

There are plans for a new electric car, OK so this is the deal; it sells itself so you can make the purchases in app and drive away almost instantly. That's what the man behind Volkswagen- backed Scout Motors had in mind anyway for a plant in South Carolina, Massachusetts ...

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Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

February 5, 2025

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

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Sunny Days Ahead, but Keep an Eye on the Weather

February 4, 2025

In South Carolina, folks are enjoying a streak of unseasonably toasty weather at the beginning of the week. Y'all are going to want to reach for your sunscreen to block the UV rays and maybe even a pair of shorts as South Carolina is basking in warm temperatures. While today is sure to be a scorche