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The Australian government said on Friday that the first emperor penguin discovered in the country has been released following 20 days under the care of a wildlife specialist. According to the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, the bird, known by its caretaker as Gus, was released from a boat off the southern coast of Western Australia on Wednesday morning. It stated in a statement that it was urgent to get it back into the ocean so it could self-thermoregulate because warmer weather was approaching. Under the care of seabird rehabilitator Carol Biddulph and her husband, a veterinarian, the bird, which was underweight when discovered on a well-known tourist beach on November 1, gained more than seven pounds. According to the statement, the Antarctic bird, whic...

On November 21, 2024, at The Farm XC Course in Newberry, South Carolina, the Fort Mill High School Girls Cross Country team won the 5A Division 2 state championship at the SCHSL AAAAA State Championship. With every runner placing in the top 25, the team's success was the result of their steady performance. Catawba Ridge High School placed eighth, while Nation Ford High School came in fourth. The following were the positions of the Fort Mill runners: 5th place Alivia Cleveland. 19:40.70 6th place Ella Demmerle. 19:46.01 7h place Avery Moriarty. 19:46.69 8th place Mia Zook. 19:48.91 13th place Kaylee Rovenstine. 20:08.34 17th place Sara Davis. 20:13.81 22nd place Marlee Cook. 20:38.56 Fort Mill won the state championship as a result of these finishes, which also helped the team's overall...

The Weekender is brought to you by Michael Matus, your local Ameriprise financial advisor. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd The Silverwood Band will perform live at 7:30 p.m. at the SC Shore Club. Model A Brewing, Dave Porter, 6–9 p.m. Rod Fiske will perform live at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Fort Mill. Sean Stoots: 8:00 p.m. live at Barney's Bar in Fort Mill DB Cooper: Live at 7:00 p.m. @ Tega Cay Tavern SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd Howell Stew Event, Fourth Annual.The Tega Cay, SC Lions Club is the beneficiary of all earnings. Model A Brewing with Sammy Morris, 6–9 p.m. Rumor Mill: Live at 7:00 p.m. at the SC Shore Club Live performance by Rich & Single Band at Tega Cay Tavern at 7:00 p.m. At 7:00 PM, Rusty Pilot Acoustic will perform live at Crossroads Fort Mill. Barney's Bar Fort Mill will host t...

On November 21, 2024, at The Farm XC Course in Newberry, South Carolina, the Fort Mill High School Boys Cross Country team won the 5A Division 2 state championship at the SCHSL AAAAA State Championship. The team won because they played consistently. Nation Ford High School came in fifth, and Catawba Ridge High School came in fourth. The following were the positions of the Fort Mill runners: 2nd place Isaac Campbell. 15:59.19 10th place Owen Ware. 16:48.52 10 11th place Hudson Haley. 16:49.70 21st place Finn Leckrone. 17:12.43 29th place Zack Larner. 17:26.95 33rd place Tanner Helms. 17:30.92 Fort Mill won the state championship as a result of these finishes, which also helped the team's overall score. The runners' commitment and the coaching staff's direction are evident in this title, ...

The accomplishments, current initiatives, difficulties, and strategic objectives of the city are highlighted in the City of York, SC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024. Here is a thorough synopsis: Values, Vision, and Mission York wants to be a historic, welcoming city with vibrant neighborhoods and plenty of business prospects. People, excellence, leadership, teamwork, and innovation are highlighted in the core values. Important Achievements Economic Development Welcomed new businesses and supported local entrepreneurs through programs like fa ade grants and the South Carolina Main Street Program. Strengthened local tourism and community events, such as York Summerfest. Public Safety Added new patrol positions and advanced toward state police accreditation. Expanded fire services wit...

While an atmospheric river continued to pour heavy rain on California, forecasters warned of more strong winds coming to the stricken Pacific Northwest. According to the tracking website poweroutage.us, more than 200,000 homes and businesses in Washington state, which was struck by winds of up to 70 mph this week as part of a "bomb cyclone" off the coast, were still without electricity Thursday night. The storm started Tuesday and officials reported that two individuals were killed by falling trees in the state. Additionally, a low pressure system offshore is expected to bring more high winds to the Pacific Northwest starting Friday, with forecasts ranging from 45 to 65 mph. "Power outages are possible and unsecured items may get blown over," the agency cautioned. An "atmospheric river" in...

MLB announced on Thursday that Aaron Judge, the center fielder for the New York Yankees, and Shohei Ohtani, the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been chosen the National League and American League MVPs, respectively. In 2021 and 2023, the 30-year-old Ohtani was named the AL MVP. He led the NL in the latter two categories with a.310 batting average, 54 home runs, and 130 RBI in his debut season with the Dodgers. Ohtani finished second in hits and first in OPS for the league. Ohtani was the first big leaguer to ever record at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. He also stole 59 bases, which was second among all players, in addition to his skill at the plate. After spending the first six years of his Major League Baseball career with the Los Angeles An...

Questions have been raised concerning Matt Gaetz's political future ever since he resigned from the House and later withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick. Gaetz was re-elected this month to serve in his Florida district when the next Congress convenes in January, despite his resignation from the current Congress last week. Which begs the question: Could he come back? Here's some information. Gaetz can't return to Congress this year Gaetz's official position in the current 118th Congress came to an end when he filed his resignation. In the remaining weeks of this Congress, he will not be able to regain his seat. A resignation normally cannot be revoked and takes effect on the terms specified, according to the House's so-called...

President-elect Donald Trump ended a turbulent week for his prior pick, Matt Gaetz, by appointing longtime buddy Pam Bondi as his new attorney general on Thursday. Hours after Gaetz removed his name from consideration due to heightened scrutiny over sexual misconduct claims, Bondi was promoted. Bondi would head the Justice Department and establish the guidelines for federal investigations and prosecutions if he were confirmed. Some of Trump's detractors worry that he would use his administration to exact revenge on them, which is why he chose him to be the country's top law enforcement official. "The partisan Department of Justice has been used as a weapon against Republicans like me for far too long." Trump stated on Truth Social, "Not anymore.""Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended ...

Pakistan's Peshawar At least 38 people were killed and 29 injured when gunmen opened fire on passenger cars in a tribal area in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, according to Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, the chief secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A lady and a kid were among those killed in the incident, which took place in the Kurram tribal district, Chaudhry said, adding: It's a big tragedy and the death toll is going to climb. Due to a territorial dispute in the tribal region that borders Afghanistan, armed Shia and Sunni Muslims have been at odds for decades. No group took ownership of the incident. Ziarat Hussain, a local Parachinar resident, told Reuters over the phone that armed men opened fire on two passenger vehicle convoys, one from Peshawar to Parachinar and another from Para...