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Carolina Squat law takes effect in South Carolina
National
Cicadas pee at 10 feet per second: Get ready for 'cicada rain'
As if lying dormant in the dirt for 17 years isn't weird enough, cicadas possess another bizarre habit: they pee like crazy, up to 10 feet per second.
Community
Fill the Red Truck! Help Columbia's furry friends in need this weekend
The pantry program is accepting donations of dry and canned pet food for dogs and cats, towels, crates, cat litter and more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Food
Autopsy released for teen who died after eating spicy chip
The manufacturer pulled the single-chip packages from store shelves shortly after the 10th grader's death.
Food
What's behind the sudden closure of Popeyes locations in central Georgia?
Nearly all Popeyes locations in Central Georgia have closed their doors, but the company's lips remain sealed.
Nation World
Last pandas in the U.S. have a timetable to fly back to China
The four Atlanta pandas have been the last in the United States since the National Zoo in Washington returned three pandas to China last November.
Heartwarming
96-year-old man earns college degree after 70 years, proves it's never too late
When asked what he'll do with the new degree, Bartlett responded "I may carry it and wave it around."
Local News
Homeless campus property eyed by city
The city requested $10M in the state budget for a new homeless campus, it didn't get it and now is looking for other options.
Animals
'His name is Nathan': Crustacean found walking down sidewalk in Arizona now a family pet
Crayfish are an invasive species in Arizona but you wouldn't expect to find one walking down a sidewalk.
Heartwarming
Norfolk business owner surprises employee with new car
When Latavia Bennette learned her employee had at times walked to work, she stepped into action and gave Brettne Brownson a surprise she won't soon forget.
Animals
North Carolina police dogs save child, catch armed car theft suspect
The police department says the successful tracks highlight the importance of the K9 Unit.
Animals
Humpback whale skull washes up on North Carolina beach
Authorities said the skull was discovered on the beaches of Cape Hatteras.
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