Debra Worley 1r386a

Enterprise Digital Content Manager 6l1l59

Wilmington, NC 6s395s

Debra Worley

Debra Worley ed Gray Television's corporate digital team as the Enterprise Digital Content Manager in May 2021. She had previously overseen all things digital at WECT and Fox Wilmington since 2007. 664i3m

Under her direction, the website has won several awards, including best website from the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas.

When she's not behind a computer, Debra is in a different kind of studio – teaching dance at A Leap Above. She is an award-winning choreographer with more than 15 years of teaching experience.

She was the coach of the Wilmington Hammerheads dance team for several years and was captain of the UNCW dance team her senior year.

In her free time, Debra enjoys working out, going to the beach to relax and spending time with her friends and family. She likes to travel when she can and is always eager to learn and try new things.

If you have a story idea, Debra at [email protected]

Education 1k1k2t

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Communication Studies/Journalism

Awards 6s5z33

RTNDAC Division II Best Website 2016

2019 Edward R Murrow Award

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FILE -- The outlook predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an...

NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season 4k454g

Updated: 21 hours ago

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By Debra Worley

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric istration predicts it will be an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

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A 57-year-old man from the Netherlands riding a BMW cross country motorcycle in Utah died...

Motorcyclist crashes into the back of a tanker on the highway and dies 4j1629

Updated: 23 hours ago

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By Debra Worley

A 57-year-old man from the Netherlands riding a BMW cross country motorcycle in Utah died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a tanker on an interstate highway.

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FILE - Ranking member Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-Va., speaks, April 19, 2023, on Capitol Hill in...

Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after a battle with cancer 2s5447

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning from his battle with cancer.

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Gary C. Price, second on top row, was apprehended Monday (May 19). He s Robert Moody,...

Jail maintenance worker accused of helping New Orleans inmates escape, sources say 2a3r6t

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM EDT

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By FOX 8 Staff and Debra Worley

An Orleans Parish jail maintenance worker was arrested on Monday on allegations he helped facilitate the escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Justice Center last Friday.

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with the Laurel Co. Fire Dept. mourn the loss of Major Leslie Roger Leatherman, who...

Firefighter dies responding to devastating tornado damage 6b514x

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM EDT

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By WKYT News Staff and Debra Worley

A firefighter in Kentucky died Saturday morning after being injured while responding to storm damage.

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Former President Joe Biden responded on social media Monday to his recent prostate diagnosis.

Former President Joe Biden responds to cancer diagnosis on social media 5z5n63

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Former President Joe Biden responded on social media Monday to his recent prostate diagnosis.

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A father died in Colorado Wednesday afternoon after trying to save several children who were...

53-year-old father dies trying to save struggling children in lake 5i3a3i

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM EDT

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By Aspen Andrews, Lauren Watson and Debra Worley

Officials said four children were swimming in the lake and began struggling as the wind and waves picked up.

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Prolific actor Joe Don Baker, known for his roles in the “James Bond” films died May 7, his...

Actor Joe Don Baker, known for roles in ‘James Bond’ movies, dies at 89 58122g

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Prolific actor Joe Don Baker, known for his roles in the “James Bond” films died May 7, his family announced in his obituary.

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State and County responders searched for a 12-year-old believed to have been swept away in...

Body found believed to be 12-year-old who was swept away in floodwaters 156np

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM EDT

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By Gabby Womack, Maggie Glass, Forrest Holt and Debra Worley

Search crews in Albermarle County, Virginia have found a body they believe could be a missing boy who was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday.

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Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers

Igloo rolling cooler recall expanded to 1.2M after more reports of amputations, injuries 6nu70

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The now-recalled coolers were sold at major retailers like Costco, Target, Dick’s and Amazon between 2019 and January 2025 for between $80 and $140.

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The teen was seriously hurt and taken to the hospital where he died three days later.

13-year-old dies after hitting braided cable while riding electric bike 4y5f6x

Updated: May 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A 13-year-old in Washington state died from injuries he sustained while riding an electric bike.

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A diamond hunter got a sweet surprise when what he thought was a candy wrapper on the ground...

Diamond digger mistakes nearly 4-carat gem for candy wrapper 3f4vj

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A diamond hunter got a sweet surprise when what he thought was a candy wrapper on the ground turned out to be the biggest diamond he’s ever found.

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Patrick Gordiski and his wife were planning a vacation when they decided to buy a few lottery...

Retired firefighter and 9/11 first responder wins top prize in lottery 5x3t3y

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A retired firefighter and 9/11 first responder won the top prize on a lottery scratch-off ticket in Connecticut.

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Wildlife officials killed a bear a few hundred feet away from the home where an 89-year-old...

89-year-old man, dog killed in suspected bear attack, authorities say r1c35

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

An 89-year-old man and a dog were found dead in Florida Monday morning after a suspected bear attack.

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The league and Gray Media announced Monday that seven Gray Broadcast Sports Networks will air...

Watch the Women’s Hockey semifinals on Gray Broadcast Sports Networks 4d21k

Updated: May 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The league and Gray Media announced Monday that seven Gray Broadcast Sports Networks will air the games starting Wednesday.

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Zelle reported an outage Friday with the money transferring network, impacting many bank...

Zelle outage impacting some customers trying to pay rent w1121

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Zelle reported an outage Friday with the money transferring network, impacting many bank customers trying to make payments.

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Man arrested days after winning $167M Powerball jackpot 1c135z

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM EDT

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By Kelsey Souto and Debra Worley

A man from Kentucky who won a $167 million lottery prize Saturday was arrested early Wednesday morning in Florida.

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A teacher in North Carolina won $172,302 from a $1 lottery ticket she bought on her way home...

Lucky teacher wins $172K off $1 lottery ticket she bought on the way home from school 5y2p5l

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM EDT

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By Connor Lomis and Debra Worley

A teacher in North Carolina won $172,302 from a $1 lottery ticket she bought on her way home from school last Thursday.

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Kendrix Brehmer

9-year-old with autism drowns after running away from school during recess 595a2b

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM EDT

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By Bella Caracta and Debra Worley

A 9-year-old boy with autism died this week after he got away from his school and was later found in nearby lagoon.

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Former Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson was arrested by Minnesota State Patrol early Friday...

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI x3q2o

Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM EDT

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By KTTC Staff and Debra Worley

Former Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson was arrested by Minnesota State Patrol early Friday morning, the day after the first night of the 2025 NFL draft.

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The car seats included in the recall are model numbers: CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY,...

Nearly 180,000 Safety 1st car seats recalled for choking hazard 64182y

Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Dorel Juvenile Group, the manufacturer, will mail a replacement headrest pad assembly kit, free of charge.

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Authorities said the tree had fallen on top of the woman who was working in her garden at the...

Woman working in garden killed by falling tree on Easter, police say 2as49

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM EDT

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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team and Debra Worley

A woman in Virginia died in a freak accident at her home on Easter Sunday.

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A Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta caught fire on Monday.

Delta plane catches fire in Orlando, forcing engers to evacuate 4k2r4k

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

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By Atlanta News First staff and Debra Worley

A Delta Airlines plane burst into flames on the tarmac in Orlando Monday morning. Video shows smoke and flames billowing from the side of the aircraft.

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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, held a Mass on April 21 to "pray for the...

Trump orders flags at half-staff as a mark of respect to the Pope 1k3an

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

President Donald Trump responded to the death of Pope Francis by ordering the United States flag be flown at half-staff.

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One of the front tires of the plane broke off during the landing and then caught on fire.

Frontier Airlines wheel breaks off, catches fire 5z5w11

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The Federal Aviation istration is investigating a rough landing at a Puerto Rican airport.

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A South Fulton and Fulton County police officer were shot Friday and a suspect was killed.

2 Georgia officers shot, suspect killed during gunfire exchange 4n451k

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT

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By Atlanta News First staff and Debra Worley

Two officers were shot in Fulton County, Georgia Friday and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire at a Budgetel Inn and Suites.

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The lawsuit was filed in 2022, accusing the company of improperly collecting and storing...

Meta is sending out money. Payouts begin in $90M Facebook lawsuit over like button issue 6j5i4j

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

You could soon be getting money from a years-old $90 million class action lawsuit filed against Facebook.

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A train crashed into the funeral home limousine carrying the family of 6 to the funeral,...

Funeral home limo hit by a train while taking family of 6 to funeral 2f4r6h

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A train crashed into the funeral home limousine carrying the family of 6 to the funeral, pushing the vehicle over 100 feet up the tracks.

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Lowe’s President and CEO Marvin R. Ellison believes the acquisition will allow the company to...

Lowe’s makes $1.3 billion acquisition deal to compete with Home Depot 4r1l4y

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Lowe’s Companies announced earlier this week it would make a $1.3 billion acquisition in an effort to compete with Home Depot.

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A mother in California is facing murder charges after being accused of taking a bath while...

Mom found taking bath while her 4-year-old daughter drowned after crash, officials say 372p1f

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A mother in California is facing murder charges after being accused of taking a bath while letting her 4-year-old drown after a crash.

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The investigation revealed the child had been communicating with Matthew Macatuno Naval...

Man accused of kidnapping 10-year-old he met on Roblox, Discord 2x2324

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A 27-year-old man is facing charges after being accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old he met online through Roblox and Discord.

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Lyrids don’t leave behind a glowing dust train as they streak through the air but can...

Lyrids Meteor Shower to peak Monday 542d9

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The Lyrids Meteor Shower is underway and will be active through April 26, according to NASA.

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Video from WGAL shows that a FedEx double semitruck crashed into the workers.

Worker killed when FedEx semitruck hits construction vehicle 5834j

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A construction worker was killed early Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

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The packaging of the Safetussin is not child-resistant because a tablet can be pushed through...

Cough, cold and flu medicine being recalled for faulty packaging 4s4n5u

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A cold medication sold at Harris Teeter, HEB and other regional grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide has been recalled for faulty packaging.

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Chicco is recalling thousands of car seats that fail to properly restrain a child and...

Thousands of Chicco car seats recalled over safety concerns 1c4l54

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Chicco is recalling thousands of car seats that fail to properly restrain a child and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Gary Day, the 40-year-old man she was believed to be with, is now in custody.

Amber Alert canceled for missing pregnant teen suspected to be with 40-year-old man 1x1028

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

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By Emily Beier and Debra Worley

An Amber Alert for a missing, pregnant teen from Wisconsin was canceled early Thursday morning.

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The blades of the Vivitar Blender Bottles can continue to operate when the bottle is not...

Nearly 200,000 blenders sold at Target recalled for laceration hazard 6tr1y

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Nearly 200,000 blenders sold at Target have been recalled for a potential laceration hazard.

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Giovanni Impellizzeri recorded videos of himself during the months of October and November...

Custodian sentenced after itting to putting cleaning products, bodily fluids in food for students, staff 25151a

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

A former school janitor in New Jersey was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to tampering with food served to students and staff.

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More than 33K Ford Escapes and Bronco Sports recalled for fire risks 553d65

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Ford has issued a recall on more than 33,000 vehicles for the potential of a fire sparking in the engine.

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The dog, now named Lavender, was underweight and was suffering from severe wounds to her face...

Officials rescue, care for severely wounded dog 5f6m2e

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

An abused dog is receiving care and cuddles after being rescued from the side of the road in Schenectady, New York.

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Officials in Costa Rica say the Miller Gardner's death may have been due to food...

Carbon monoxide poisoning may be cause of death of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner’s son, officials now say 2z2g4r

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation to Costa Rica.

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You often hear of a son following in his father's footsteps in becoming a police officer. But...

Mom and daughter work together at the same police department 3s5f2s

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 2:59 AM EDT

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By Katie Copple and Debra Worley

A daughter in Sioux City, Iowa followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming an officer with the city’s police department.

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Authorities discovered Shirley Obert's body at the bottom of a deep well that was surrounded...

67-year-old who went missing after crash found dead at bottom of a well 165462

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM EDT

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By Atlanta News First staff and Debra Worley

The body of a 67-year-old woman was found at the bottom of a deep well in Georgia, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

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Crushed building in the area of Sterling Avenue and Bar Street in Elkhart.

1 dead after strong winds blow over Amish buggy 4e5z60

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM EDT

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By WNDU.com and Debra Worley

One person was killed Sunday when strong winds blew over an Amish buggy in Elkhart County in Indiana.

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FILE - Morgan Wallen performs during the 56th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov....

Morgan Wallen abruptly walks off the “SNL” set 1gi2v

Updated: Mar. 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

Country singer Morgan Wallen was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, but it’s not his performance that people are talking about.

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Recovery efforts continue for four missing U.S. soldiers near the spot where their Hercules...

Search continues for US soldiers who went missing during training in Lithuania z68l

Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT

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By Jasmine Butler and Debra Worley

A community is on edge as the search for four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers in Western Lithuania continues.

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A babysitter was trying to ease a child’s fears Monday night when she looked under the bed to...

‘Monster’ under the bed turns out to be man hiding 242nn

Updated: Mar. 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM EDT

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By Jeffrey Lutz and Debra Worley

Children often say, “Monsters are hiding under their beds,” but in Kansas, that was a true story.

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Henry Frantz performs at Decatur High School.

Death of bagpiper leads to discovery of missing son’s skeletal remains in backyard treehouse 2b48l

Updated: Mar. 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT

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By Dan Whisenhunt, Jasmina Alston and Debra Worley

A man from Atlanta, Georgia recently died while scuba diving in Hawaii. In a bizarre twist, his family made a gruesome discovery a few days later at his home.

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Jason Rogers is charged with one count of malicious punishment of a child, and school leaders...

Teacher facing charges its to stepping on students’ backs during lockdown drill, court documents say 5p6j6j

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM EDT

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By Kortney Lockey and Debra Worley

A teacher in Minnesota is facing charges after deputies were called to a hospital in the area for reports of an assault.

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Officials in Costa Rica say the Miller Gardner's death may have been due to food...

Son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner may have died from food poisoning, authorities say 12bh

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM EDT

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By Debra Worley

The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation. Miller Gardner was 14.

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GF Default - Crash slows traffic on I-20 near Grovetown exit

Record-breaking 1.38M Georgians expected to travel during Memorial Day weekend 5e1v4y

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North Augusta officers look for missing woman with dementia 3o2x1q

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Have you seen these missing people in Richmond County? 6c4k3t

New project could bring nearly 100 homes to Laney Walker Boulevard

New project could bring nearly 100 homes to Laney Walker Boulevard 1v4k5r

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‘I’m very happy’: Dalton teen returns home after release from ICE custody 6m3w5o

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Crews work to restore power for some in Aiken 3b625l

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Apalachee High seniors receive diplomas 8 months after deadly shooting 236c54

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1 person injured in shooting incident in Orangeburg County 2mm5p

MacArthur Park Apartments in Augusta

28-year-old killed, another injured in shooting at Augusta apartments 3z6c2a

Head coach Brent Dorn is feeling more confident going into this year as the Midland Valley...

Midland Valley coach feeling confident going into first full year as head coach 273z2z

The building project on Hale Street that will be the Center of Hope location for the Salvation...

Salvation Army’s new Center of Hope project still in early stages 1e6a14