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Georgia Tech Innovator Develops Home Cervical Cancer Screening Device for Women

ATLANTA — A Georgia Tech student is drawing national attention for creating a home cervical cancer screening device that could change how women approach early detection — making it more

Houston Man Shot While Holding Backyard Funeral for Family’s Pet Guinea Pig

HOUSTON, TEXAS — A quiet backyard memorial for a family pet turned violent early Thursday morning when a man was shot in the torso during a dispute with a neighbor,

8 Spring-Klein Restaurants Join Houston Restaurant Weeks to Support Local Food Bank

SPRING-KLEIN, TEXAS — Eight local restaurants in the Spring-Klein area will participate in this year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks, a month-long dining event that raises funds for the Houston Food Bank

Oklahoma’s Route 66 Town Still Feels Like the 1950s — And That’s Why People Love It

CHANDLER, OKLAHOMA — Just off the historic Route 66, nestled between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, lies a town where the past is more than just preserved — it’s alive. Chandler

Two Dead in New Jersey as Flash Flooding Hits Northeast, More Rain Expected

NEW JERSEY — Flash floods swept across the northeastern United States this week, claiming two lives in New Jersey and prompting a wave of emergency responses throughout New York and

U.S. States Face Worsening Drought Crisis as Rainfall Plummets and Wildfires Spread

SAN FRANCISCO — As of this week, 49 out of 50 U.S. states are now facing at least moderate drought conditions, marking one of the most widespread and severe water

North Carolina Juvenile Seriously Injured in Lumberton Shooting

LUMBERTON, N.C. — A juvenile in Lumberton is in critical condition after being shot inside a residence on Pearl Street Friday evening, according to local authorities. The Lumberton Police Department

North Carolina Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Following Cybertip

NORTH CAROLINA — A 29-year-old man from Climax, North Carolina, is facing serious criminal charges after officials say he was caught in a child sexual exploitation investigation triggered by a

Georgia Man Charged in South Carolina Vehicle Title Forgery Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Georgia man is facing serious legal trouble after being charged in South Carolina with multiple counts of high-value vehicle title forgery, according to officials with the

Nightclub employee killed, five hospitalized in Uptown Charlotte mass shooting

CHARLOTTE — A deadly shooting erupted near an Uptown Charlotte nightclub early Sunday, leaving one nightclub employee dead and five others hospitalized in what officials are calling a senseless act

Six Undocumented Immigrants Charged in Lancaster Mother’s Murder

LANCASTER, SC — Six undocumented immigrants have been arrested and charged in the murder of a mother in Lancaster County, reigniting political and public debate over the broader consequences of

Louisville Man Sentenced for Abducting 6-Year-Old Girl Off Her Bike in Broad Daylight

LOUISVILLE, KY — A disturbing case of child abduction that shocked Kentucky residents has now resulted in a 13-year prison sentence for the man behind it. On July 2, 2021,

BUSINESS

North Carolina Named Best State for Business in 2025, But Political Credit Sparks Debate

NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina has officially been ranked as America’s top state for business in 2025 by CNBC, but a new wave of political commentary has sparked an online

Gavin Newsom Signs $750M Boost for Hollywood to Revive Film Industry Jobs

CALIFORNIA — Governor Gavin Newsom signed a major expansion to California’s film and television tax incentive program this week, increasing the cap from $330 million to $750 million annually. The

SC Lottery Players Can Now Use Debit Cards to Buy Tickets

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Starting Tuesday, South Carolina lottery players can finally use debit cards to buy their favorite scratch-off and draw game tickets, marking a major shift in how the

Automobile Interiors Manufacturer Picks North Carolina for $51M Expansion, Promises 125 Jobs

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NC — A global manufacturer of synthetic leather for automobile interiors has chosen North Carolina over other competing states for its next major expansion — a $51 million

Former South Carolina Nonprofit CEO Honored With State’s Highest Civilian Award

CHARLESTON, SC — A prominent South Carolina nonprofit leader has received the state’s highest civilian honor in recognition of her decades-long commitment to building a stronger, more unified nonprofit sector.