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December 15, 2023

A US pine species thrives when burnt. Southerners are rekindling a 'fire culture' to boost its range

A new strategy of controlled burns is starving future wildfires, and incinerating leaf litter in order to clear areas for the longleaf pine, which needs bare soil in order to grow.

December 15, 2023

Disgraced NC Auditor Beth Wood pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges on last day in office

Outgoing North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, pleaded guilty Friday to two misdemeanor charges for using a state-issued vehicle for personal activities.

December 15, 2023

Mom of Virginia boy who shot teacher sentenced for child neglect

A Virginia mom was sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect Friday after striking a plea deal with prosecutors after her son shot a teacher earlier this year.

December 15, 2023

Florida man arrested after bizarre road rage incident involving a sword: deputies

Marion County Sheriff's Office said a Florida man is in jail after throwing a an unknown object into a car and pulling out sword during road rage fight over revving an engine.

December 15, 2023

1 dead after Louisville officers report shots fired on domestic call

Two people were shot and one was killed after shots were fired at the scene of an armed domestic incident in Louisville on Thursday evening.

December 15, 2023

Florida sheriff reacts to suspect allegedly panicking about being arrested in his county: 'Message is clear'

One Florida sheriff spoke out on why his county has seen a five-decade crime low as some major cities around the nation battle surging violence

December 15, 2023

North Carolina plane crash causes highway fire, leaves 2 injured

A small plane crashed on Interstate 26 near in western North Carolina on Thursday night. The aircraft caught fire after the crash and left two injured, officials say.

December 15, 2023

US prescribed burn associations blaze a trail for conservation in the South

Prescribed burn associations in the U.S. are aiming to prevent future wildfires by intentionally burning forest debris and creating space for the growth of longleaf pine.

December 15, 2023

Why is South Carolina the number one place Americans are moving to? Experts say it checks ‘all the boxes’

South Carolina has emerged as the country's most popular place to move into, based on proportion of persons coming in and out of the southern state.

December 15, 2023

Baby swept away in Tennessee tornado found alive 'by the grace of God' in unusual spot

A Tennessee couple faced a large tornado that ripped through their home and swept up their 4-month-old child, who was found alive in a nearby tree following the tragedy.