‘More than an event’: Aiken universities celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy
USC Aiken and Aiken Tech came together to celebrate the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made to public service through their annual community celebration on Sunday.
Some Jackson County residents still under boil water notice; cities working to test samples
A boil water notice caused by a winter storm on Tuesday has now been lifted for some following an announcement from the Jackson County Utility Authority on Sunday.
BBB: Identity Theft Awareness Week 2025
It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week and the Federal Trade Commission wants consumers to be aware of the latest scams.
A growing list of the companies who have either discontinued or committed to DEI strategies
Target joins the growing list of major retailers and companies that have abandoned their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Arkansas gas prices up nearly 6 cents
According to GasBuddy.com, that’s 14 cents more than motorists paid a month ago and 9.6 a gallon higher than last year. The cheapest station in Arkansas was priced at $2.48, while the most expensive was $3.
Bladenboro man facing child exploitation charges
A tip led investigators to arrest and charge a 30-year-old man from Bladenboro with child exploitation charges.
Tuscaloosa city leaders pitch ideas to state delegation during legislative breakfast
Tuscaloosa’s Mayor and City Council welcomed its state legislative delegation to a breakfast meeting. Much of the discussion concerned public safety and mental health with city leaders asked for their support for proposals they feel could make Tuscaloosa safer. Twelve of the items on the agenda dealt with public safety.
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CCSO warns people after recent break-ins
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - The Christian County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in vehicle break-ins. The agency wants to remind people how to protect their vehicles and belongings. In a post on the agency’s Facebook page, law enforcement says those tips can significantly reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into.
Bath County’s youngest reporter makes waves in the community
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County is one of the many counties in the state where kids have been unable to return to school due to lingering icy road conditions causing concerns for Bus drivers and student safety. But during their extended Winter Break, one Kentucky kid has picked up a new career while waiting to go back to school.
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Roads reopen following hazardous spill in Cortland Co.
On Jan. 24, according to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, it received a call at 9:30 p.m. for reports of a propane truck leak. Due to the leak, Staffard Road, West River Road and Snyder Hill Road were closed; Virgil Fire reported that firefighters had to burn off the propane due to the damaged truck.
Tree crushes car on the road with woman, child inside
HIXSON, Tn. (Gray News) – A large tree crushed a car driving down a road in Hixson, Tennessee, Sunday evening. According to officials on the scene of the crash, someone cut a large tree that fell on the car, trapping the driver in her mangled vehicle.
1 dead in snowmobile crash in Luce County
Responders discovered a 37-year-old man from Gladwin had driven off the trail and hit several trees Sunday afternoon in Columbus Twp.