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US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (391+ words) US President Trump said he hadn't seen the video of the helicopters flying by Kid Rock's home, but that he was "sure they had a good time" At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confront" Italy will miss…...
Man accused of pepper spraying protesters at "No Kings" protest arrested
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (840+ words) Protesters gathered in Greenwood on March 28 as part of a nationwide "No Kings" movement, bringing together residents of all ages to voice concerns over rising costs, government leadership and civil rights. More than 150 people attended the local demonstration. Organizers said…...
My mom was a Rosie: Son honors World War II work of his mother, Abbeville resident Essie Mae Strother-Patterson
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (555+ words) COLUMBIA " A white Richland County man publicly admitted Thu" ABBEVILLE " At Westwood Elementary School, March 26 became a" This illustration blends the face of Abbeville County educator Essie Mae Strother-Patterson with the image of Rosie the Riveter. Lemuel Patterson said he…...
US judge suspends govt sanctions on AI company Anthropic
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (396+ words) Anthropic's dispute with the US government erupted when the company said its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems A US federal judge on Thursday suspended sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on…...
Baseball's best: Baseball is back
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) There's nothing like Opening Day. There's nothing like the start of a new season. I started playing baseball when I was seven years old and quit playing when I was 40, so it is kind of in my blood. " George Brett,…...
Tiny but mighty: Ware Shoals band plays it perfect
1+ week, 2+ day ago (722+ words) The Ware Shoals High School Band earned a Superior with Distinction at Concert Performance Assessment (CPA), with senior members achieving a perfect overall score every year of their high school band careers. Band director Christie Hodge proudly holds the Superior…...
Survivors helping survivors; Two women help others leaving Meg’s House rebuild their lives
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1474+ words) Tequila Allen, right, and Lauren Nutt, left, prepare to deliver donated supplies collected through their nonprofit, T's Healing Oasis. The Greenwood organization works with women leaving Meg's House, providing furniture, household items and other essentials as families move into new…...
Ricardo’s road to the top: GHS Wrestler named Index-Journal’s first Girls Wrestler of the Year
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1148+ words) Greenwood Alanise Ricardo was selected as the Index Journal Girls" Wrestler of the Year. Greenwood"s Alanise Ricardo holding her opponent in a lock earlier this season. Greenwood's Alanise Ricardo is working to secure a pin. Greenwood wrestler Alanise Ricardo…...
Famous audio drama producer shares craft with Lander students
2+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) John Scott Ballentine recently shared his experiences during a visit to Lander. Monique Sacay-Bagwell, professor of speech and performance at Lander, emphasized the benefits of attending the presentation. "It is a special opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the…...
LeBron James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss
3+ week, 4+ day ago (658+ words) LeBron James, who already held the NBA all-time points record, sailed past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 field goals with a fadeaway jumper against the Denver Nuggets LeBron James broke the record for most field goals made in NBA history Thursday, though the…...