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09/08/2024

It lowers the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans and raised the bar high for others to follow. Good luck Los Angeles in 2028.

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — This time, it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the …

09/08/2024

The coconut rhinoceros beetles, or CRB, are native to Africa, Southeast Asia, and China, according to Hawaii’s Invasive Species Council.

The invasive beetles have been attacking palm trees in Hawaii for over a decade. On Saturday, residents fought back in a first-of-its-kind hunt.

09/08/2024

Ehmer joined Waffle House in 1992 and quickly rose to senior leadership, becoming president of the company in 2002, and later adding the titles of CEO and chairman, according to information from Georgia Tech University, his alma mater.

“He leaves behind a remarkable legacy,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a news release.

09/08/2024

On Monday, Moody’s 56-year-old girlfriend Angel Vause will appear in U.S. District Court where she’s expected to change her plea after rejecting a deal last month on two charges of lying to investigators — a move that could send her to prison for 16 years.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBTW) — It’s been nearly a decade since the FBI first set their sights on Timothy Taylor Jr. as the person responsible for the violent r**e and murder of Brittanee Dre…

09/08/2024

The move comes after a state Board of Education vote earlier this month giving local districts until January to comply with the rule or risk losing financial support.

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools’ governing board on Monday will begin talking about its framework for a policy banning the use of all electronic devices by students whi…

09/08/2024

According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Overton was fatally shot at a party in Greensboro, N.C., early Saturday morning.

CLEMSON, S.C. (WCBD) – Diondre Overton, a former wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers and key contributor to the team’s national championships in 2016 and 2018, has passed away at the age of …

09/08/2024

Hector Martinez-Ayala, 54, previously a person of interest, was charged by Third District Court after his daughter Marbella Martinez, 25, was found dead by police in Tooele on Aug. 1.

Though he has been charged, investigators say his whereabouts are unknown.

09/08/2024

Harris has been the Democratic nominee for a little more than a month but has transformed the race in that time with shock-and-awe fundraising numbers and a surge of enthusiasm that has narrowed the race to neck and neck in numerous swing states.

Former President Trump is staring down a night-and-day difference as he prepares to step onto the debate stage Tuesday with Vice President Harris. When Trump debated President Biden less than three…

09/08/2024

Charlton told Nexstar’s WKRN his flags are meant to represent his patriotism and support for the military and first responders.

A Franklin resident is asking city leaders to reconsider an ordinance after he received a citation for having too many flags in his front yard.

09/08/2024

State firefighters said more than 35,000 structures were threatened, including single and multi-family homes and commercial buildings, while authorities issued evacuation orders for several areas.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a…

09/08/2024

The long-awaited Tim Burton sequel is the third-best opening weekend of the year, only behind box office triumphs “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend. The long-awaited Tim Burton sequel is the third-…

09/08/2024

The obituary posted to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentential website on Aug. 30 is just four sentences and accuses the 65-year-old deceased woman of burning bridges, terrorizing family and leaving a path of destruction.

A short and not-so-sweet obituary posted in a Maine newspaper last week is making national headlines and the daughter who penned the final tribute tells PEOPLE it’s “no joke.”

09/08/2024

In collaboration with Spirit Halloween, Chipotle has debuted its first Halloween collection, featuring five bodysuits inspired by Chipotle’s own utensils, paper goods and burritos.

How much would you pay to dress as a Chipotle napkin?

09/08/2024

Former President Trump’s problems with female voters are well known. New polls show that Harris has just as big a problem with male voters in some states.

New polls show Vice President Harris faces a major challenge in winning over male voters and is losing men by a bigger margin than she’s winning women in key states such as Pennsylvania, Nevada and…

09/08/2024

The criticism comes after Cheney, who under former President George W. Bush, said Friday in a statement that he will support Vice President Harris in the fall.

09/08/2024

Lamar was among the group of artists who headlined the halftime show during Super Bowl LVI in 2022. He shared the spotlight with a legendary group of hip-hop stars: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Dr. Dre.

Kendrick Lamar is returning to the Super Bowl halftime show – he was part of a legendary group of hip hop artists we saw perform in 2022.

09/08/2024

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office warned Couch is considered armed and dangerous, and advised the public not to attempt to approach him.

Authorities say seven people were hurt in a shooting and a vehicle accident that accompanied the violence along Kentucky’s Interstate 75 on Saturday.

09/08/2024

Hill was seen on video posted to the social media site X laying face down on the ground as officers placed his hands behind his back and appeared to put handcuffs on him.

09/08/2024

What makes the dime depicting President Franklin D. Roosevelt so valuable is a missing “S” mint mark for San Francisco, one of just two without the mark known to exist.

Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But they had no idea just how much until just a few years ago.

09/08/2024

For people who don’t have an employer withholding part of their paychecks for taxes, Sept. 16 marks the deadline to make an estimated payment to the IRS.

The September deadline to make an estimated tax payment is fast approaching, but taxpayers living in designated disaster zones across the U.S. will be granted an automatic delay, according to the I…

09/08/2024

Timing the flu vaccine perfectly is tricky, but you’ll want to get it ahead of peak flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises.

Health experts, who you’ve often hear urging vaccination as soon as possible, are instead suggesting it may not be the ideal time for most people to get their annual influenza vaccine.

09/08/2024

Annie Brown told the Washington Post that her sister, C**t Gray’s mother, texted her saying she spoke with a school counselor and urged them to “immediately” find her son to check on him.

The mother of the 14-year-old who has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of four people at his Georgia high school called the school before the killings, warning staff of an “extreme …

09/08/2024

The unofficial holiday is denoted by our cellphone clocks falling back an hour in the middle of the night, granting some of us an extra hour of sleep.

The end of daylight saving time is fast approaching.

09/08/2024

Verizon is reducing its Auto Pay discount from $10 per month to $5 per month for customers on older plans. The company announced the change in an email to customers.

Some Verizon Wireless customers will see their phone bills increase next month.

09/08/2024

It’s the third year New Directions for Horry County has partnered with Over the Edge as well as the resort.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Surfside Beach Mayor Robert Krouse was among 70 people on Saturday who scaled the face of Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach to raise money for an area nonp…

09/08/2024

He is a more seasoned debater, particularly on the national stage. It’s Harris who has to introduce herself and her policies to a large swath of the public.

Former President Trump’s advisers and allies argue he enters next week’s debate against Vice President Harris with several advantages going for him. He is a more seasoned debater, particularl…

09/08/2024

The shooting Saturday was followed by an intense search for a suspect by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Law enforcement said that “numerous people have been shot” in the area of I-75.

09/08/2024

High pressure will be centered to our north, so that will bring in a Northeasterly wind, that will keep our temperatures in check, as well as the humidity.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Good Sunday morning everyone. A mild start to the day across the area. A cold front finally passed through the area, that has allowed for drier and somewhat cooler…

09/07/2024

Kameron Carter, 17, is wanted in connection with the death of Damian C. Chavis, 18, of Scotland County. Carter is charged with first-degree murder.

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) –Robeson County authorities are searching for a Lumberton teen they’ve charged with murder in connection with a body found along a road on Thursday. Kameron …

09/07/2024

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering from several dog bites, police said. The victim never made it to a hospital, and was pronounced deceased by paramedics at the scene.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering from several dog bites, police said.

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Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow | Tracking the Tropics

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow. Here's why it's expected to stay well off the U.S east coast. https://bit.ly/3yF46YO

Tropical Storm Debby update

News13 Meteorologist Scotty Powell is live to given an udpate on Tropical Storm Debby and to answer your questions.

Tropical Storm Debby causes widespread flooding in the Tampa Bay area | Tracking the Tropics

LIVE AERIAL COVERAGE: As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area. https://bit.ly/3WTFggU

Tropical Storm Debby

Impacts to Florida and the Carolinas. This system will cause extreme rainfall and flooding across the southeast US.

TROPICAL STORM DEBBY: Florida's Most Accurate Radar, Wobble Tracker, Live Q&A | Tracking the Tropics

#BREAKING: DEBBY HITS FLORIDA | The "dirty side" of Tropical Storm Debby is lashing the Tampa Bay region with coastal flooding and tornado threats expected to increase in the coming hours. Our #TrackingTheTropics team is live to answer your questions out of the comment section. DEBBY UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3YqcW7e

11 am. update on Tropical Depression Four

Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly has the latest on Tropical Depression Four. https://bit.ly/46uvVj5

#DEVELOPING: Track shifts east toward Florida, live storm update | Tracking the Tropics

TRACK SHIFTS EAST TOWARD FLORIDA: Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 has increasing chances of formation this weekend with a cone that now includes portions of central Florida. Our #TrackingTheTropics team is live to answer your #HeyAmanda, #HeyRebecca, or #HeyJB questions. https://8.wfla.com/4dvrIOr

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Tropical depression could form this week | Tracking the Tropics

ARE THE TROPICS WAKING UP? A tropical depression could form this week as a disturbance approaches the Caribbean. Our Tracking the Tropics team is live with a look at the latest models. https://bit.ly/3yjvk71

Tracking the Tropics – in space: Observing storms from 250 miles above Earth

ASTRONAUT Q&A: NASA's Jeanette Epps joins Amanda Holly, WFLA Rebecca Barry and WFLA J.B. Biunno from the International Space Station to talk about observing hurricanes from space and answer your questions about life in orbit. STORY: https://bit.ly/46fGbvk

Tracking the Tropics: When will the tropics come back alive?

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Beryl kicked off the season with a bang, but the tropics have since calmed down. Our Tracking the Tropics team explains why, and when things will ramp up again. | Use the hashtags #HeyAmanda, #HeyRebecca and #HeyHank in your comment to have your question answered on stream! https://bit.ly/4fga9nc

#BREAKING: SHOOTER DEAD | Trump whisked off stage after apparent gunshots ring out at Pennsylvania rally

#BREAKING UPDATES: SHOOTER DEAD | TRUMP RUSHED OFF STAGE AFTER SHOTS HEARD: Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. WFLA J.B. Biunno is live with updates as they come in. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/4eUUnxX

Tracking the Tropics: 'Extremely active' season off to historic start

'EXTREMELY ACTIVE' SEASON: The Tropics are quiet, but for how long? Our Tracking the Tropics team is live with the latest outlook for this projected "extremely active" hurricane season. Use the hashtags #HeyAmanda, #HeyRebecca and #HeyJoel in your comment to have your questions answered on stream! https://bit.ly/3Lhgcdh

#TropicalStormBeryl latest track: Storm takes aim at Texas | Tracking the Tropics

#BREAKING: BERYL ON VERGE OF HURRICANE STRENGTH | #TropicalStormBeryl is gaining strength as it closes in on the Texas coast. We're using our Real-Time Wobble Tracker with WFLA Jeff Berardelli and Jessica Kirk NBC 23 Meteorologist to breakdown the latest and answer your questions live. https://bit.ly/3XSzCMY

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