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U.S. Border Patrol is increasingly seen far from the border as Trump ramps up deportation arrests
Published: June 24, 2025 02:00
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Immigration arrests seen on video are showing an emerging trend: More Border Patrol agents are doing their jobs far from the borders with Mexico or Canada. A Border Patrol agent was seen hitting a Southern California landscaper on the…
SC Gov. McMaster, others react to U.S. bombing Iran nuclear facilities
https://www.counton2.com/news/sc-gov-mcmaster-others-react-to-u-s-bombing-iran-nuclear-facilities/
Published: June 24, 2025 00:59
South Carolina leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's authorization of airstrikes against Iranian nuclear targets.
Colleton County NAACP holds United for Safety Community Meeting aimed at reducing gun violence and crime
Published: June 24, 2025 00:25
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) The Colleton County NAACP held the Colleton County United for Safety Community Meeting to address crime and gun violence happening in the community. Over the last few months, Colleton County has seen more crime from minors and…
Marine veteran says Border Patrol agents beat his dad, while agency says he swung trimmer at them
Published: June 23, 2025 23:31
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran said he was shocked to see a video on social media of his father, a landscaper in Southern California, being beaten by masked U.S. Border Patrol officers as he was pinned to the ground during an immigration…
'Taylor Swift tax' proposed in Rhode Island
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/taylor-swift-tax-proposed-in-rhode-island/
Published: June 23, 2025 23:21
Rhode Island officials just shared their new budget proposals, with one including what is being unofficially referred to as the "Taylor Swift tax."
The Latest: Trump says Iran and Israel will have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours
Published: June 23, 2025 23:20
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an “Official END” to war, a…
Republican Alan Wilson announces bid for South Carolina governor
Published: June 23, 2025 23:03
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) -- Alan Wilson, South Carolina's longtime attorney general, has officially launched his campaign for governor in 2026. "Today marks the beginning of a new fight, a fight to lead South Carolina into the future with the energy…
State trooper nearly struck during traffic stop on I-26 in Dorchester County
Published: June 23, 2025 22:49
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A state trooper was nearly hit when a motorist crashed into the vehicle he had pulled over during a traffic stop earlier in the month. Around 3:30 a.m. on June 4, a vehicle ran off the road, hitting a vehicle the trooper…
Trump says Iran and Israel to have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours
Published: June 23, 2025 22:29
President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours.
Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81
Published: June 23, 2025 22:24
Mick Ralphs, singer, songwriter guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died.
Trump says Iran and Israel to have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours
Published: June 23, 2025 22:20
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an “Official…
Georgetown residents voice concern over future of former paper mill site
Published: June 23, 2025 22:07
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents in Georgetown are raising concerns about what could be developed at the former International Paper Mill site after hearing that a biomass plant may be in the works. Now, community members are planning to take those…
US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations
Published: June 23, 2025 21:50
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday…
Weekend tornadoes kill 6 in North Dakota and New York, toss trees and train cars
Published: June 23, 2025 21:48
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two tornadoes that killed six people in North Dakota and New York each had wind speeds topping 100 mph and caused brief but widespread damage as they tore through largely rural areas, officials said. Three people, all in their 70s and…
What is a sleeper cell, and why are US officials on high alert?
Published: June 23, 2025 21:36
Those in sleeper cells may live normal lives until triggered to act violently.
Unconscious woman rescued on Edisto River after being swept away
https://www.counton2.com/news/unconscious-woman-rescued-on-edisto-river-after-being-swept-away/
Published: June 23, 2025 21:15
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman was rescued on the Edisto River last week after her tube flipped and she was swept away. State resource officers responded to the water rescue near the Nature’s Trail on the river on the evening of June 19 after…
Authorities locate 60 'critically missing' children in Florida operation: U.S. Marshals
Published: June 23, 2025 21:09
The United States Marshals Service partnered with multiple federal, state, and local government agencies to conduct the most successful missing child recovery operation in U.S. Marshals Service history.
Tom Conley Park secures state grant to fund first-ever LED marquee sign
https://www.counton2.com/news/tom-conley-park-secures-state-grant-for-first-ever-led-marquee-sign/
Published: June 23, 2025 21:05
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – For the first time in its decades-long history, Tom Conley Park is receiving state funding, a milestone moment for a ballfield that’s been powered by volunteers and community support since the 1960s. The park recently secured a PARD…
WATCH: Car goes airborne as road buckles under intense heat in Missouri
Published: June 23, 2025 20:53
The Missouri Department of Transportation says it never truly knows when or where a pavement buckle may occur.
College of Charleston student discovers large sea lizard fossil on school trip
Published: June 23, 2025 20:24
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A College of Charleston student found the skeleton of a large sea lizard, and the condition of the fossil is considered to be "extraordinary." In May, rising senior and geology major Monika Angner was on the college's annual…
Human remains found in Lake City man's home identified as his wife, coroner says
Published: June 23, 2025 19:20
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Human remains found last week in a Lake City man's home have been identified as belonging to his wife, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said Monday. Christie Thomas Ward, 50, of Ocean Isle, N.C., died from multiple…
Man sentenced for setting fire to Colleton County home leaving one injured, parrot dead
Published: June 23, 2025 19:15
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to prison after he burned down a man’s home, injuring the victim and killing his parrot in 2023. Brian D. Jetter, 23, pleaded guilty to arson in the second degree and cruelty to animals. As a…
2 arrested for animal cruelty after deputies find neglected dogs in Moncks Corner neighborhood
Published: June 23, 2025 19:03
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County deputies arrested two individuals after finding a dozen neglected dogs in a Moncks Corner neighborhood. Douglas James Carder, 64, and Amanda Jean Carder, 58, were both charged with 12 counts of ill-treatment…
Search continues for 2 people still missing after 6 killed when boat capsized on Lake Tahoe
Published: June 23, 2025 18:54
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Divers searched a section of Lake Tahoe on Monday for two people still missing after six others were killed when a boat capsized during a powerful weekend thunderstorm that whipped up high waves, authorities said. Ten people…
Trump knocks 'sleazebag' journalists over Iran strikes: 'Everyone knows' sites 'totally destroyed'
Published: June 23, 2025 18:52
Trump’s post came as he met in the Situation Room with members of his national security team after Iran fired missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar.
Target announces '2024 prices' on some back-to-school supplies
Published: June 23, 2025 18:50
The company claimed many school necessities would be sold at "last year's prices."
The largest digital camera ever built has released its first shots of the universe
Published: June 23, 2025 18:35
The largest digital camera ever built released its first shots of the universe Monday — including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies.
Video appears to show missiles intercepted in sky over Qatar
Published: June 23, 2025 18:33
Video recorded in Doha, Qatar Monday captured a crowd of people on the street with their eyes trained on the sky, some recording with cellphones, as possible missiles appeared to explode as they were intercepted.
18-year-old arrested in fatal Upstate Juneteenth shooting
Published: June 23, 2025 18:07
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Deputies have identified an 18-year-old as one of many suspects in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Juneteenth event in Anderson County. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has charged Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings with…
Abortions continued rising in 2024 despite state bans: Report
Published: June 23, 2025 17:52
An average of 12,330 abortions per month were provided under shield laws by the end of 2024, the report found.
Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Published: June 23, 2025 17:36
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial viewed more video recordings on Monday of the sex marathons that have played a prominent role in a prosecution that was likely to rest by Tuesday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey…
Americans in Qatar advised to shelter in place
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/americans-in-qatar-advised-to-shelter-in-place/
Published: June 23, 2025 17:11
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is advising American citizens in the country to shelter in place amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary. Here's how it works
Published: June 23, 2025 17:07
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election Tuesday, a system that takes some explaining, even for New Yorkers who have used it before. Voters' understanding of how ranked choice works could play a…
New Disney World restaurant requires guests dress to match 'sophisticated and upscale' atmosphere
Published: June 23, 2025 17:07
A new restaurant catering to guests at Walt Disney World in Florida requires that they leave their more casual clothes back at the hotel. And maybe their Mickey/Minnie ears.
Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
Published: June 23, 2025 17:06
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing missiles in the skies, followed by explosions, but it wasn’t…
Anne Burrell's death investigated as possible drug overdose: Report
Published: June 23, 2025 16:55
Burrell was best known for hosting Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America."
Man gets stuck in chimney while trying to get his dog out of a locked building
Published: June 23, 2025 16:55
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Firefighters had to rescue a man who got stuck in the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to retrieve his dog from a bathroom when the doors automatically locked for the night. Police were called Sunday morning to…
North Charleston police arrest 4, take guns off streets in seperate weekend incidents
Published: June 23, 2025 16:32
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston officers arrested four people and confiscated firearms they said were “illegally possessed or unlawfully carried” in separate incidents. The first arrest happened Saturday while an officer was conducting…
Roper St. Francis Healthcare launches full-service coffee shop powered by AI-driven technology
Published: June 23, 2025 16:22
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Roper St. Francis Healthcare will launch the nation's first full-service coffee shop with barista service that's powered by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven, cashier-less checkout system. The coffee and gift shop, Palmetto…
Michigan Dem to introduce bill limiting presidential power to deploy troops on US soil
Published: June 23, 2025 15:24
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) is set to introduce legislation next week that would make it illegal for President Donald Trump to deploy active duty service forces to a state or territory without receiving a direct request from the state or territory’s…
Crews work to clear fuel spill near Georgetown gas station
Published: June 23, 2025 15:01
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are working to clean up a fuel spill near a N Fraser Street gas station. Georgetown County Fire and EMS responded to the Refuel gas station around 8:47 a.m. Monday for a reported spill. Crews were able to mitigate and slow…
Worker killed in construction accident on I-26 near Weber Blvd. overpass
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/construction-worker-killed-in-accident-near-i-26-east/
Published: June 23, 2025 14:40
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A worker died last week following an accident at a construction site near I-26 eastbound in North Charleston. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the scene under the Weber Boulevard overpass on…
'She has to fight it': Toddler contracts E. coli strains after visiting Oklahoma lake
Published: June 23, 2025 14:32
A hot day on the lake changed drastically for one Oklahoma family. Now, they're warning other parents as they're still dealing with the infection.
Supreme Court to consider if forcibly shaven inmate can seek damages
Published: June 23, 2025 14:13
The Supreme Court on Monday took up a case on whether a former Louisiana inmate can receive damages from prison officials for forcibly shaving his dreadlocks despite his Rastafari beliefs.
Gov. Abbott vetoes THC ban in Texas, calls upcoming special legislative session
Published: June 23, 2025 13:40
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed one of the most scrutinized bills of the legislative session — a total ban on all consumable hemp products that contain the intoxicating chemical in cannabis.
US citizens urged to 'exercise increased caution' worldwide
Published: June 23, 2025 13:21
The State Department is urging citizens to check travel advisories and security alerts before traveling abroad.
US strikes on Iran may raise oil prices, impacting American economy
Published: June 23, 2025 13:09
If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices would spike, with serious implications for the U.S. economy.
Russia ready to help Iran: Kremlin spokesman
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/russia-ready-to-help-iran-kremlin-spokesman/
Published: June 23, 2025 13:01
Russia stands ready to help Iran in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but Tehran first needs to articulate its requests, a Kremlin spokesperson said on Monday.
Crushing it. What do you do with 4,000 hailstones that you collect while chasing storms
Published: June 23, 2025 13:01
LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science. They hope these hailstones will reveal secrets about storms,…
Body of 12-year-old train victim found by fisherman in Kansas
Published: June 23, 2025 12:57
The body of a 12-year-old boy who was killed after being hit by a train in Kansas last week has been found.
Man donates blood in all 50 states, finishes in Hawaii
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/man-donates-blood-in-all-50-states-finishes-in-hawaii/
Published: June 23, 2025 12:43
A Pennsylvania man who set out to donate blood in all 50 states completed his goal in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lottery tickets worth $250K sold in the Lowcountry
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/lottery-tickets-worth-250k-sold-in-the-lowcountry/
Published: June 23, 2025 12:21
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Check your tickets! Lottery tickets totaling more than $200,000 were recently sold in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Education Lottery said someone purchased a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket worth $100,000 at the Gas N Go on…
Colleton County leaders to address violence in the community
Published: June 23, 2025 12:15
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office will hold a community update Monday to address violence in the county. Leaders are expected to share what local law enforcement agencies are doing to combat violence and how they are…
6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California
Published: June 23, 2025 12:14
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Six people were confirmed dead and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a powerful weekend thunderstorm that whipped up high waves, officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard and the El…
VIDEO: CMPD releases footage of Charlotte block party shooting that killed 4; reward up to $22,000
Published: June 23, 2025 12:02
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released video Friday from a June block party shooting that left four people dead and injured several others. WARNING: This video may be unsuitable to some viewers Police said…
3 sent to hospital after injured in stabbing at Raleigh sports bar, police say
Published: June 23, 2025 12:02
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Three men were taken to the hospital after a stabbing at a sports bar in Raleigh early Monday morning. According to the Raleigh Police Department, the incident happened around 2:40 a.m. Monday morning in the 2200 block of New Hope…
Man's mother is member of church where he opened fire outside before he was fatally shot, police say
Published: June 23, 2025 11:59
WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — The man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers before he was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff had attended services there a couple of times in the last year and his mother is a…
Water main construction to begin in some Ladson area neighborhoods
Published: June 23, 2025 11:50
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) - Water main construction is scheduled to begin Monday in some Ladson area neighborhoods. Crews will be in the Briddleford Ridge and Hunters Bend neighborhoods starting the week of June 23. Expected work includes staking, construction…
Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says
Published: June 23, 2025 11:46
Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new poll, driven by a softening in support from Democrats and independents. The poll from The Associated…
Iran reports new attack at Fordo nuclear site, Tehran prison
Published: June 23, 2025 10:18
Iran's underground enrichment site at Fordo was hit again Monday while Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a “free hand” to attack American targets.
Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products
Published: June 23, 2025 05:46
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market flush with THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products to continue to be sold across the state. Abbott, a Republican, waited until…
ICE detains Marine Corps veteran's wife who was still breastfeeding their child
Published: June 23, 2025 04:09
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre doesn't know how to tell his children where their mother went after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained her last month. When his nearly 2-year-old son Noah asks for his…
Crash dummies used in car safety tests are still modeled after men despite higher risks for women
Published: June 23, 2025 04:06
Maria Weston Kuhn had one lingering question about the car crash that forced her to have emergency surgery during a vacation in Ireland: Why did she and her mother sustain serious injuries while her father and brother, who sat in the front, emerge…
Americans react to US strikes on Iran with worry as well as support for Israel
Published: June 22, 2025 23:26
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — One of Layton Tallwhiteman’s earliest memories was watching the news at his uncle’s house in Montana in 2003 and seeing the U.S. bomb Baghdad to launch the war in Iraq. Recollections of that war — waged in part to find weapons of…
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from jail before trial, but ICE plans to detain him
Published: June 22, 2025 23:18
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge on Sunday ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, while he awaits a federal trial on human smuggling…
Coastal Carolina coach ejected from CWS game for 'prolonged arguing,' assistant tossed for comments
Published: June 22, 2025 21:57
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall and first base coach Matt Schilling were ejected in the bottom of the first inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals against LSU on Sunday. The Tigers won 5-3 for their second national…
Mega yacht hits pier, injuring 35 on cruise in New York City: officials
Published: June 22, 2025 21:48
Officials are now investigating what caused the incident.
Conway police officer seriously injured in fire that destroyed home, authorities say
Published: June 22, 2025 21:30
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Conway police sergeant was severely injured in a house fire at his Aynor home. Chris Johnson, who also spent 10 years as an active volunteer with Horry County Fire Rescue is receiving "urgent medical care" at an area hospital. "The…
Camp offers swim safety lessons at area beaches
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/camp-offers-swim-safety-lessons-at-area-beaches/
Published: June 22, 2025 21:10
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry Swim School traded in the pool for the beach this weekend, ensuring children know how to safely swim and enjoy the ocean. As part of its fourth annual camp for children aged five and older, the Lowcountry Swim…
US warns of 'heightened threat environment' after strikes on Iran
Published: June 22, 2025 20:28
“The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States," a bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security reads.
Vintage toy nets $156,000 at auction: Why was it so valuable?
Published: June 22, 2025 19:02
A rare collection of antique toys and trains earned more than $2.5 million at a recent auction, with the highest-valued toy going for $156,000.
1 dead, more injured in shooting near South Carolina Juneteenth event
Published: June 22, 2025 18:27
One person is dead and at least nine others injured after a shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in upstate South Carolina on Saturday.
US signals willingness to renew talks with Iran, avoid prolonged war
Published: June 22, 2025 18:17
The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites.
Police: Suspect shot and killed by a security guard after a shooting at a church in Michigan
Published: June 22, 2025 18:04
WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire during a service at a suburban Detroit church on Sunday, wounding one person before he was shot and killed by a security guard, police said. The shooting happened at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, a city of…
Who is eligible for an 'honorary' Academy Award?
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/who-is-eligible-for-an-honorary-academy-award/
Published: June 22, 2025 17:59
The Academy has a few guidelines for who can — and can't — be given an honorary Oscar.
Suspect shot, killed by security guard after shooting at Michigan church: Police
Published: June 22, 2025 17:30
A church member ran the suspect over with their truck, which gave the security guard time to shoot him, according to the church's pastor.
8-foot alligator surprises Sunset Beach visitors, police return it to nearby pond
Published: June 22, 2025 17:04
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Beachgoers got up close and personal with an scaly guest Friday afternoon. According to the Sunset Beach Police Department, an Police Sgt. Gray was sent to 10th street shortly after 1:30 p.m. after the department received…
'Please help me': Sanford woman burned by gallons of hot grease at work
Published: June 22, 2025 17:04
Every time she tried to get up out of the grease, she fell right back into the hot oil, continuing to burn her.
5 times Tom Cruise deserved an Oscar win
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/5-times-tom-cruise-deserved-an-oscar-win/
Published: June 22, 2025 17:04
Five Cruise performances we think were deserving of an actual Academy Award.
5 takeaways as US enters war with Iran, strikes nuclear sites
https://www.counton2.com/hill-politics/5-takeaways-as-us-enters-war-with-iran-strikes-nuclear-sites/
Published: June 22, 2025 17:04
President Trump announced Saturday night that the United States has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, engaging U.S. forces in a war that Israel launched two weeks ago. In a brief address on Saturday night, Trump warned of continued U.S. attacks on Iran…
NPS could impose surcharge on some national park visitors in 2026: budget proposal
Published: June 22, 2025 16:52
“I think we’re way undercharging, as a nation, for international visitors,” Secretary Doug Burgum said earlier this month.
Satellite photos show impact of bombing at Iran nuclear site
Published: June 22, 2025 15:22
The strikes appear to have blocked several tunnel entrances leading into the underground facility with debris and dirt, per newly released satellite images.
Mega Millions was overhauled: Are players still winning?
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/mega-millions-was-overhauled-are-players-still-winning/
Published: June 22, 2025 15:06
Mega Millions underwent sweeping changes in April, all meant to cause bigger prizes, faster-growing jackpots, and improved odds.
Picking a college major? These pay the worst after graduation, data shows
Published: June 22, 2025 13:54
The cost of attending college has more young people (and their financially stressed parents) questioning whether it's even worth it to pursue a degree. The answer, it turns out, could largely depend on what you study.
6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/6-dead-2-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-lake-tahoe/
Published: June 22, 2025 13:53
Witnesses reported large swells on Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon.
Eastern half of U.S. braces for more long days of dangerous heat
Published: June 22, 2025 13:43
Cities across the Midwest and eastern U.S. braced Sunday for another day of dangerously hot temperatures as a rare June heat wave continued to grip a portion of the country. The temperature had already reached 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.6 degrees Celsius)…
Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/fred-smith-fedex-founder-and-marine-corps-veteran-dies/
Published: June 22, 2025 13:34
Fred Smith, who founded FedEx after two tours in Vietnam, has died.
Pentagon: US doesn't want to pursue war with Iran after bombing 3 of its nuclear sites
Published: June 22, 2025 13:04
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” in the aftermath of a surprise attack, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” on three of Iran's nuclear sites.
What can cause low blood sugar?
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/what-can-cause-low-blood-sugar/
Published: June 22, 2025 13:02
Low blood sugar can be caused by a number of different factors aside from diabetes.
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US's intervention
Published: June 22, 2025 12:59
The United States inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight. Here's what to know.
Secretary of Defense Hegseth speaks after strikes on Iran
Published: June 22, 2025 12:36
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the time for diplomacy had passed and that his country had the right to defend itself.
Driver killed in Saturday crash on Old Pee Dee Road
Published: June 22, 2025 12:34
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A driver was killed in a Saturday afternoon crash on Old Pee Dee Road. Cpl. Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near Ray Road. A 2011 Ford pickup was…
North Charleston parade, celebration to mark Juneteenth
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/north-charleston-parade-celebration-to-mark-juneteenth/
Published: June 22, 2025 12:00
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A parade commemorating Juneteenth will take place Sunday at the Felix Pinckney Community Center. Organizers say the event will be a “celebration full of pride and culture marching through the historic Liberty Hill…
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-what-to-know-about-israels-major-attack-on-iran/
Published: June 22, 2025 07:54
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States has inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight. U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,”…
Trump warns of more attacks; lauds 'spectacular military success' on Iran nuclear sites
Published: June 22, 2025 02:21
President Trump on Saturday declared U.S. strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities were a "spectacular military success,” but warned in an address to the nation that he could order further action if Tehran does not agree to a satisfactory peace agreement.…
Lynn Hamilton, actress best known for 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 95
Published: June 22, 2025 00:18
Hamilton was best known for playing Donna Harris, the fiancee of Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) on the NBC sitcom that ran from 1972-77 and has lived on in reruns for decades.
US bombs three Iran nuclear sites, entering war
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Published: June 22, 2025 00:02
President Trump announced Saturday the United States had bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow site that is located in a mountainside. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow,…
New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Published: June 21, 2025 23:56
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate. The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott,…
Delaware governor signs executive order protecting gender-affirming care
Published: June 21, 2025 23:35
"Everyone deserves the freedom to access healthcare rooted in science and compassion,” said Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer.
Ohio food truck sued over 'L’Eggo My Eggroll' name
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ohio-food-truck-sued-over-leggo-my-eggroll-name/
Published: June 21, 2025 22:53
The lawsuit asserts that, along with using the term "L'Eggo" in its name, the food truck’s design mimics Eggo packaging by using a “highly similar” font and a red, white and yellow color scheme
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