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Hearse driver learns he's 'dead' while filing police report
A 71-year-old man discovered he had been listed as "dead" after trying to file a police report. → Read More
Police shoot man 'aggressively trying' to get into Alabama elementary school, official say
GADSDEN, Ala. (TND) — A man tried to enter an Alabama elementary school Thursday morning and was shot, according to officials. Details about the incident were not disclosed, but authorities said all children at Walnut Park Elementary School in Gadsden were safe. Gadsden City Schools Superintendent Tony Reddick told WBMA a man was "aggressively trying" to get into the building. Reddick said the… → Read More
Little Debbie releasing Christmas Tree Cake ice cream
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Little Debbie will have shoppers dreaming of a white Christmas (Tree Cake) this holiday season. The iconic treat that can only be found around Christmas time will soon be hitting freezer shelves, the snack cake brand confirmed. In partnership with Hudsonville Ice Creambased out of Michigan, Little Debbie said it isbringing Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream to stores… → Read More
Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies from COVID-19 complications
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Colin Powell, the former U. S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19. In a statement on Powell's official Facebook page, his family said he was fully vaccinated. " We want to thank the medical staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center for their caring treatment. We have lost a remarkable… → Read More
White House: Biden to meet with Putin for Geneva summit on June 16
WASHINGTON (SBG) — U. S. President Joe Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Switzerland on June 16, 2021. The meeting will Biden's first face-to-face meeting with Putin as president. According to a statement from the White House, the two leaders will "discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the U. S. -Russia… → Read More
'Aunt Jemima' gets new name, rebrand launching in June
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Say goodbye to Aunt Jemima and hello (again) to Pearl Milling Company. The popular breakfast foods brand, owned by PepsiCo, announced the new name for the pancake mix and syrup varieties previously found under the Aunt Jemima brand. Theircornmeal, flour and grits products will also be found under the Pearl Milling Company title and logo starting in June of this year. At the… → Read More
Florida man arrested for his connection to ISIS, criminal complaint reveals
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (SBG) — Authorities have arrested a U. S. citizen for attempting to support the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said. If convicted, Mohamed Fathy Suliman, 33, could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Suliman by Katie Caviness on Scribd. → Read More
Chadwick Boseman's final Twitter post announcing his death is the most retweeted of 2020
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Chadwick Boseman's death announcement is officially the most retweeted post of 2020. The actor died at the age of 43 after a long battle with colon cancer. His Twitter account broke the news Aug. 28. Within 24 hours, it became the most-"liked" tweet in the social media giant's history. And, as of Monday, it was retweeted more than 2 million times – a new record. → Read More
'Juno' star Elliot Page comes out as transgender
WASHINGTON (SBG) —Elliot Page says he is transgender. Page, best known for his role in the Oscar-nominated film Juno, made the announcement Tuesday on his Instagram page. Elliot started his lengthy post with, "Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. ” → Read More
Georgia vote recount finds thousands of ballots weren't tallied, officials say
WASHINGTON (SBG) —A hand count of votes in the presidential election has turned up more than 2,500 uncounted ballots in one area of Georgia. Election officials told The Associated Press the discovery won't affect the overall outcome of the race. Yahoo News reportedmore than 2,600 ballots in Georgia's Floyd County weren't initially tallied. Officials look over a ballot at the Gwinnett County… → Read More
Barron Trump tests positive for COVID-19, first lady says
WASHINGTON (SBG) — Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, received their positive COVID-19 tests the same day. Little has been heard from the first lady since her diagnosis, but that all changed Wednesday. In a statement released by the White House, Melania said her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the virus but has no symptoms. Reports state he had originally tested… → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Trump calls Clinton 'a much more capable candidate' than Biden
JUPITER, Fla. (WPEC) — President Donald Trump has visited Florida 11 times this year, but the most recent visit Tuesday comes at crunch time between Labor Day and Election Day in Florida. Trump's plane touched down in the Sunshine State just as a new NBC News/Marist poll was released, showing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Trump are neck and neck in the crucial battleground state.… → Read More
Nintendo's 'Animal Crossing' now lets users go for a swim
WASHINGTON (SBG) — "Are you serious? I can't swim? " It's a complaint as old as video games themselves. Anyone who has ever played a video game where your character dies after falling into the water feels this pain. While Nintendo's newest "Animal Crossing" game isn't quite like that, characters were prevented from entering the water by an invisible barrier. Well, that's all over now. Starting… → Read More
Here's your chance to golf with Justin Timberlake and Bill Murray
MONTEREY, Calif. (SBG) -- Some would call this unprecedented round of golf the most interesting game ever. Here's your chance to golf with Justin Timberlake and Bill Murray (Photo: CNN, KEQC via CNN Newsource) As part of the "All-In Challenge," a lucky winner can hit the links with singer Justin Timberlake and actor Bill Murray. It only costs $10 to enter and qualify for a chance to win a round… → Read More
Take a look inside! Kelly Clarkson's $10 million home is up for sale
LOS ANGELES (SBG) -- If you're on the hunt for a new home and you've got $10 million burning a hole in your pocket, Kelly Clarkson can help. Kelly Clarkson is selling her $10 million home — See inside! (Photo: Compass. com, MLS. com) The "American Idol" and Grammy award-winner has listed her Los Angeles. Even if you're not searching the housing market in Southern California, the photos are still… → Read More
Kinston Police identify man found dead early Tuesday
Kinston Police have opened an investigation after a man they found unconscious and bleeding died early Tuesday. Kinston Police ChiefAlonzo Z. Jaynes said in a press release officials responded to the 600 block of East Caswell Street around 3:40 a. m. When they arrived, they found a man unconscious and bleeding. The victim, later identified as 58-year-old Thomas Burney, Jr. , was pronounced dead… → Read More
'Well-respected teacher' identified as latest drowning victim along NC coast
Authorities identified a man who drowned Sunday at a Pine Knoll Shores beach. Ernest Earl Foster, Jr. , a 38-year-old man, drowned on Sunday. Foster grew up in Wilson County and was a well-respected high school teacher in Guilford County. Sunday's drowning is the seventh so far of this year along the Crystal Coast. Assistant Town ManagerJulie Anderson said just prior to 3 p. m. → Read More
17th Annual State of the Child Breakfast shows 'connections matter'
You've heard the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," but how is your community stepping up to make sure every child grows and develops in a healthy environment? As part of our commitment to our military through our Home of the Brave campaign, NewsChannel 12's Christina Thompson took an inside look at how Jacksonville leaders are working toward that goal. The Onslow County Partnership… → Read More
Coast Guard proposal would affect access to Cape Lookout National Seashore
Due to dramatic shifts in water and sand levels, the United States Coast Guard is proposing a permanent decision that would affect access to the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The U. S. Coast Guard said significant shoaling between Barden Inlet Buoy 8 to Barden Inlet Light 35 is prompting them to consider discontinuing 21 navigational aids along the waterway. Cape Lookout National Seashore is… → Read More
Washington Co. Hospital reopening, staff not paid in months
A Washington County Hospital official confirmed on Wednesday the county's only hospital will open again on May 1. The hospital, which closed in Feb. 14, was closed after several ongoing problems were brought to light. Hospital staff said many people had not been paid properly or at all. In addition to those issues, essential medical supplies were unavailable. → Read More