A beloved coach and father from Maine died while rescuing his children from rip currents during a family vacation in south Florida. Powered by WPeMatico
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‘Heroism and sacrifice’ | World War II Air Force veteran laid to rest in Georgia hometown 80 years later
Pvt. Bennett Hubert Waters returns to Pierce County, and Governor Brian Kemp orders flags in the state capitol and the county to be flown at half-staff. Powered by WPeMatico
White Castle adds Jalapeño Cravioli, Chicken Fajita Slider to menu
The new items are part of a Southwest-inspired lineup aimed at attracting customers with seasonal flavors and value pricing. Powered by WPeMatico
NASA cancels Artemis II first correction burn on way to historic lunar flyby
As of midmorning Friday, the crew was 100,000 miles from Earth and quickly gaining on the moon with another 160,000 miles to go. Powered by WPeMatico
Iran calls on public to find ‘enemy pilot’ amid search for missing US service member
The U.S. search and rescue pressed on for one of its missing service members after Iran shot down their military plane. Powered by WPeMatico
Five Points block party celebrates Gamecock great Steve Taneyhill
A block party in Columbia’s Five Points district celebrated Steve Taneyhill’s legacy while raising funds for the Taneyhill Fund. Powered by WPeMatico
Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations
The Springs Fire broke out Friday morning and by the evening had grown to more than 6 square miles. Powered by WPeMatico
Texas veteran scammed out of $40K, at risk of losing his home
Richard Runyan said he was grieving the loss of his wife when was targeted by scammers posing as his bank. Powered by WPeMatico
USC students prepare for championship celebrations after Final Four win
USC students are preparing for celebrations as the Gamecocks head to the national championship game. Powered by WPeMatico
USC fams in Phoenix celebrate Gamecock win, eye national championship
Following a high-stakes victory over the UConn Huskies at Mortgage Matchup Arena, South Carolina fans have transformed Phoenix into a home-court environment. Powered by WPeMatico
PHOTOS: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts share photos of Earth as they leave it behind
The first high-resolution photos of Earth’s blue beauty were shared Friday morning, which even capture some green auroras. Powered by WPeMatico
St. Peter’s to serve hundreds in Columbia on Easter
St. Peter’s Catholic Church continues its 41-year Easter tradition this Sunday, offering a free meals to 400 to 500 attendees and delivering across the city. Powered by WPeMatico
Columbia restaurant owner rebuilding after $316K embezzlement by trusted employee
A Columbia restaurant owner is striving to rebuild after a trusted bookkeeper defrauded him of over $316,000, according to federal prosecutors. Powered by WPeMatico
Company recalls raw cheddar cheese products tied to E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people
The recall is tied to a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine people, the FDA said. Powered by WPeMatico
Officials say community effort key as Mayesville tackles litter problem
Mayesville leaders say cleanup efforts and state support are improving drainage and reducing litter, but more work remains. Powered by WPeMatico