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ECHL players’ strike postpones Stingrays games on Friday, Saturday #chsnews
ECHL players’ strike postpones Stingrays games on Friday, Saturday
The Stingrays game on Friday in Savannah and Saturday at home against Orlando has been postponed after the East Coast Hockey League Players Association officially went on strike Friday afternoon.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ECHL players’ strike postpones Stingrays games on Friday, Saturday #chsnews
‘You just hear her voice’: Waffle House server goes viral for Christmas singing performance #usnews
‘You just hear her voice’: Waffle House server goes viral for Christmas singing performance
A Waffle House server’s impromptu Christmas performance has captured the attention of thousands of people.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
‘You just hear her voice’: Waffle House server goes viral for Christmas singing performance #usnews
Police seize 55 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas gifts #usnews
Police seize 55 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas gifts
Police in Kentucky made a large drug bust this week, seizing about 55 pounds of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Police seize 55 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas gifts #usnews
‘Big Brother’ contestant Mickey Lee dies at 35 on Christmas Day, family says #usnews
‘Big Brother’ contestant Mickey Lee dies at 35 on Christmas Day, family says
Mickey Lee, who competed on season 27 of “Big Brother," died this week.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
‘Big Brother’ contestant Mickey Lee dies at 35 on Christmas Day, family says #usnews
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters hits 22 states including S.C. #scnews
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters hits 22 states including S.C.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 64 people across 22 states have been diagnosed with the same strain of Salmonella from eating raw oysters.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters hits 22 states including S.C. #scnews
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually #usnews
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually
Many financial experts say you should check your insurance coverage at least once a year. Consumer Rachel DePompa shows you how and why it's a good idea.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Why you should review your insurance coverage annually #usnews
Storm topples tree branch, killing grandfather outside his home on Christmas Eve #usnews
Storm topples tree branch, killing grandfather outside his home on Christmas Eve
The victim's family believes his death could have been prevented, accusing the city of ignoring their safety concerns about the tree.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Storm topples tree branch, killing grandfather outside his home on Christmas Eve #usnews
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday #usnews
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthday #usnews
International African American Museum to host Kwanzaa celebration Sunday #chsnews
International African American Museum to host Kwanzaa celebration Sunday
The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston will host a Kwanzaa celebration Sunday evening.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
International African American Museum to host Kwanzaa celebration Sunday #chsnews
Zelenkyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees #usnews
Zelenkyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Zelenkyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees #usnews
12-year-old boy home alone just before Christmas stops burglar who broke in #usnews
12-year-old boy home alone just before Christmas stops burglar who broke in
The boy hopped out a window and called police, who arrived minutes later to arrest the suspect.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
12-year-old boy home alone just before Christmas stops burglar who broke in #usnews
Landlord accused of killing 71-year-old tenant, hiding body in barrel on property #usnews
Landlord accused of killing 71-year-old tenant, hiding body in barrel on property
Deputies say one of the suspect's relatives called 911, saying he confessed to killing someone and hiding the body on his land.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Landlord accused of killing 71-year-old tenant, hiding body in barrel on property #usnews
Arizona teacher ‘infuriated’ by medical credit card pitched as payment plan #usnews
Arizona teacher ‘infuriated’ by medical credit card pitched as payment plan
An Arizona woman is upset after being signed up for a medical credit card when she had asked for a payment plan for a hospital bill.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Arizona teacher ‘infuriated’ by medical credit card pitched as payment plan #usnews
From kennels to couches: Hundreds of Lowcountry pets find homes in adoption push #chsnews
From kennels to couches: Hundreds of Lowcountry pets find homes in adoption push
Dozens of dogs and cats spent Christmas morning in new homes this year, thanks to a holiday adoption effort in the Lowcountry.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
From kennels to couches: Hundreds of Lowcountry pets find homes in adoption push #chsnews
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability #usnews
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Most of the minimum wage increases will take effect Jan. 1.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability #usnews
Sister of 13-year-old shooting victim held her as she died: ‘She looked so scared’ #usnews
Sister of 13-year-old shooting victim held her as she died: ‘She looked so scared’
Police say three teenage boys are suspects in the girl's death and face first-degree murder charges.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sister of 13-year-old shooting victim held her as she died: ‘She looked so scared’ #usnews
Folly Beach bar continues decades-old Christmas potluck tradition #chsnews
Folly Beach bar continues decades-old Christmas potluck tradition
As Christmas Day closes many doors, one remains open for those who may have nowhere to go.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Folly Beach bar continues decades-old Christmas potluck tradition #chsnews
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding #usnews
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding
Body camera footage shows the moment Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were stopped for speeding.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus pulled over for speeding #usnews
15th victim of UPS plane crash dies 7 weeks after tragedy, officials say #usnews
15th victim of UPS plane crash dies 7 weeks after tragedy, officials say
Officials say a 15th victim from the UPS plane crash in Louisville has died.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
15th victim of UPS plane crash dies 7 weeks after tragedy, officials say #usnews
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message #usnews
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to shed indifference in the face of suffering in first Christmas Day message #usnews
26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say #usnews
26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say
A 26-year-old man was found dead on Christmas after going missing in South Carolina, according to authorities.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
26-year-old man found dead on Christmas after going missing, authorities say #usnews
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria #usnews
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas, according to a social media post.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
President Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria #usnews
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say #usnews
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say
Four people were killed and two others were injured after a crash early Christmas morning in Louisiana.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
4 killed, 2 others injured in crash early Christmas morning, police say #usnews
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home #usnews
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home
Target in the midtown area was packed with shoppers rummaging through nearly empty shelves for whatever they can find.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home #usnews
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say #usnews
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say
Two people were killed, and two more were injured during a shooting on Christmas Eve in Mississippi, according to authorities.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
2 killed, 2 injured during shooting at family gathering on Christmas Eve, police say #usnews