As Hurricane Florence threatens to wreak havoc on the East Coast, zoos across the region are taking extra precautions to protect some of their most endangered animals. Continue reading →
{FD} Electric-powered planes are taking off amid rising fuel costs
Aviation pioneers are developing a new way to soar through skies using electric-powered planes as a way to battle rising jet fuel prices. Continue reading →
{FD} Group tries to revive ghost towns across the South before they vanish
Broken brick, mangled wire and flooded shells of destroyed buildings are all that is left of the lumber mill built in the 1890s. Ferguson, S.C., is one of dozens of ghost towns across the state quickly fading away due to increasingly wet climates. Continue reading →
{FD} NC town battles opioid epidemic by using robots to test people’s ****
In 2016 more than 33,000 opioid related deaths occurred across the U.S., but the town of Cary, located on the outskirts of North Carolina’s capital, is the first to use a special device to test sewer water in an attempt to combat the opioid crisis. Continue reading →
{FD} In South Carolina runoff, Gov. McMaster banks on Trump bump
Henry McMaster took a big leap when he endorsed Donald Trump for president in January 2016. Now, the South Carolina governor is hoping that early support pays dividends. Continue reading →
{FD} Congress mulls lowering age requirement for truck drivers to prevent national shortage
Congress is considering a new piece of legislation proposed by Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., called the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act, also known as the DRIVE-Safe Act. Continue reading →
{FD} NASCAR driver honors military by helping raise thousands for children of fallen servicemembers
NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, the grandson of the legendary Dale Earnhardt, honored fallen U.S. servicemembers in a special way during the Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading →
{FD} SC Dem candidate Parnell under pressure to quit as court files show ‘physical cruelty’ to ex-wife
Democrats’ chances of flipping a Republican seat in South Carolina’s historically red 5th District took a major hit after court documents emerged Monday saying candidate Archie Parnell abused his ex-wife in the 1970’s. Continue reading →
{FD} Thousands of teachers, students descend on North Carolina’s capitol in protest
Through pouring rain and scorching heat, more than 30,000 students and teachers marched to North Carolina’s state capitol in Raleigh for the “March for Students and Rally for Respect” to fight back against unfair pay and inadequate learning environment… Continue reading →
{FD} Fragments of 18th-century wine bottle found decades apart now back together in South Carolina
Two archaeologists and a museum volunteer are making history after reuniting two fragments of a rare 300-year-old wine bottle seal found decades apart. Continue reading →
{FD} Billy Graham was devout customer of small, unassuming NC BBQ eatery
Almost every week for seven decades, Billy Graham, who died last week, visited Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge and ordered the same dish: the barbecue pork plate platter with baked beans, hush puppies, and coleslaw. Continue reading →
{FD} 50 years later, Orangeburg massacre survivors continue to ask why
Decades before Black Lives Matter started to protest police brutality, the Orangeburg massacre in 1968 still feels raw for those on the predominantly black campus who felt wronged by law enforcement. Continue reading →
{FD} Naval base uses unique strategy to combat suicides, stress: A dog
Suicides across the military has steadily increased since 2013 according to the Department of Defense (D.O.D), but a naval clinic on Joint Base Andrews (JBA) has a secret weapon that can sniff out members dealing with extreme stress. Continue reading →
{FD} Rise in dog flu cases has pet owners worried
Veterinarians and pet owners across the country are warning dogs lovers to get their pooch vaccinated with the newly released drug, after outbreaks spread the highly contagious Canine Flu from Chicago to at least 46 states. Continue reading →
{FD} South Carolina capital becomes first city to ban bump stocks after Vegas massacre
The capital of South Carolina has become the first U.S. city to ban bump stocks, nearly three months after a gunman who apparently used those devices opened fire on an outdoor concert in Las Vegas, killing 58 and injuring nearly 500. Continue reading →
{FD} New Trump administration task force looks to revamp strategy on curbing violent crimes
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{FD} Georgia officers rescue fallen American flag from Irma floodwaters
The American flag flies once again after Georgia police officers saved Old Glory during a patrol to evaluate damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Continue reading →
{FD} Hurricane Irma leaves 1 million Georgia residents without electricity
Georgia’s power company is warning customers it may take weeks to restore electricity to the estimated one million residents who are now living in the dark. Continue reading →
{FD} Georgia volunteers show Southern hospitality toward Irma evacuees
Hurricane Irma appears to bringing out the best in some volunteers in southern Georgia. Continue reading →
{FD} Coast Guard trains future officers for hurricane missions
It is the peak of hurricane season and the Coast Guard is on alert for threatening storms. Continue reading →
