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Augusta Hospital Reports Surge in Allergy and Viral Cases as Georgia Faces Intense Pollen and Flu Seasons

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Piedmont Augusta is observing an increase in patients unsure if their symptoms stem from seasonal allergies, sinus infections, or viral illnesses....

Brace for a Weather Whiplash: Near-Record Warmth Set to Soar Before Cold Front Sweeps In

ORLANDO, Fla. – While the potential for a few isolated showers exists on Saturday as sea breezes make their presence known, most areas will...

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Lindsey Vonn Suffers Setback with Crash in Last Downhill Before Milan Cortina Olympics

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — In a dramatic incident just days before the Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn experienced a severe crash during her last downhill...

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Harris Literacy Center Honored with Georgia Reads Award and $20,000 Grant

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University’s Dr. Paulette P. Harris Literacy Center has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Georgia Reads Community Award, as announced...

End-of-Year 401(k) Balances Grow, Yet More Americans Turn to Hardship Withdrawals

(NewsNation) — By the close of 2025, a robust stock market had propelled the count of 401(k) millionaires to unprecedented levels. Nonetheless, an increasing...

SWAT Team Heroically Captures Barricaded Suspect Hiding in Richmond County Fireplace

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. () – A tense standoff in Richmond County concluded with the arrest of a man on the run, following a standoff...

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Teen’s Prank Call About School Shooting Leads to Arrest in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The atmosphere at University High School was one of tense alarm after a reported shooting scare led to an immediate...

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Unveils Plans for Infrastructure Enhancements

In Johnson City, Tenn., the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center revealed plans for a series of infrastructure improvements scheduled for this year, according...

Florida Man Admits Guilt in Disturbing Case Involving Animal Abuse Videos

In a disturbing case out of Coral Gables, Florida, a Miami-Dade resident has admitted guilt to heinous charges involving the distribution of videos showcasing...

Georgia Father Convicted of Second-Degree Murder for Gifting Gun to School Shooting Suspect

WINDER, Ga. (AP) — In a court decision on Tuesday, a Georgia father was found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for providing...
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Georgia High School Seniors Benefit from Waived College Application Fees: A Boost for Higher Education Access

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — High school seniors across Georgia have a unique opportunity this March to apply to more than 60 colleges and universities...

Christie Clinic IL Race Weekend Offers Complimentary CPR Training Sessions

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Two years ago, a participant at the annual Christie Clinic race faced a life-threatening cardiac event. Fortunately, quick-thinking bystanders administered...

Iconic Florida Bald Eagle Mysteriously Vanishes from Nest, Sparking Widespread Concern

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — Concerns are mounting as one half of the renowned bald eagle duo, closely watched by thousands via the...

Georgia Man Deemed Fit for Trial After Self-Inflicted Eye Injury

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — In a significant development in Bulloch County, a Superior Court judge has declared that a man facing charges in...
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Governor Noem Set to Address Senate Following Minneapolis Protester Fatalities

WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate on Tuesday, marking her first congressional appearance since the tragic...

High School Triumph: Glenwood, Mt. Pulaski, and Pleasant Plains Secure State Championship Spots

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Three high school girls' basketball teams from the WCIA 3 viewing area clinched their spots in the state tournament following...

Erica Gardner Shines as Educator of the Week at D-B Excel High School: Celebrating Excellence in Teaching

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Erica Gardner, a dedicated math teacher at D-B Excel High School in Kingsport, seems to have teaching in her blood....

Trump’s Military Actions in Iran Ignite Congressional Debate on War Powers

President Trump's recent military action against Iran has intensified discussions on Capitol Hill regarding the scope of presidential war powers. Democratic lawmakers in both the...
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