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The independent mail has spoken to family members learning new details about what happened just before the 22-year-old passed away – she was a former Clemson running back and part of their championship team in 2016

Tena Bower had gone outside to take the dogs out, when she heard a noise she'll never forget and then saw a tree coming at her. Fortunately no injuries. But plenty of damage at her home in Travelers Rest SC

The frustration for drivers trying to get out of Florida is clear when you visit with Joey Settle. He's from Mayo SC and has spent 15 hours over two days trying to get to Savannah. And he's not home yet! Listen as he tells me what it's like in Miami and trying to leave it behind! After his flight was cancelled he had no choice but to make the drive!

Brant Rigsby is leaving his business at Ozone Collision behind to take his airboat to Texas and help with rescues. He has rescue training in his background and is sharing the drive with Belton Oneill so they can be there in the morning. Listen to my interview with them as they make that all night drive.

Nick Vanderford describes what the first day has been like for him and his friend Blease Pearson. They traveled from SC to Texas to try and make a difference and save lives. They headed immediately to the emergency situation in Port Arthur Area this morning when they heard about the 26 plus inches of rain that came in 24 hours.

Economic Alliance Director Richard Blackwell speaks with 7 News Anchor Amy Wood about the unprecedented air traffic at the Oconee Regional Airport for the Total Solar Eclipse

7 News viewer Chris Ingraham tells Amy Wood about the wrong way crash on interstate 26 that impacted traffic in both directions near the Westgate Mall Wednesday night.

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South Carolina's Van Hipp remembers the endorsement Muhammad Ali gave his congressional campaign in the in 1994. Listen as Hipp reflects on the passing of Ali.

Lisa Cox is a Parkinsons patient and advocate. She's spreading the word about the importance of creativity and self expression in the battle against any diagnosis, particularly Parkinsons. A team of experts will be in Spartanburg to share what's been learned about this connection Monday night at 6 at the Spartanburg First Baptist hangar. And Tuesday morning at 10am at the Chapman Cultural Center there will be a FREE Parkinsons ballet class. Wednesday the same team will visit the Parkinsons support group in Greenville. LISTEN to learn more.

When an officer dies, there is one last call that goes out on the police radios to honor that officer. This is that moment today for Officer Allen Jacobs - the Greenville Police Officer who died in the line of duty last Friday. Rest in Peace.

Every summer for the past five years Manteo Mitchell, the man we all remember breaking his leg and finishing for the team in the 2012 Olympics, heads to Brussels and races in the European races - it's where he will go again this summer to qualify for Rio. He speaks with Amy Wood about his love for Belgium and his heartbreak over the attack.

Chris Slick can't believe his friend is gone. From nursery school to high school he and slain officer Allen Jacobs played sports, cops and robbers and more. He reflects on his friends death and what we can all do to support Jacobs' wife Megan

Michaela Blanton Lowe lost her husband - Trooper Shaun Blanton - 17 days after their only son was born. She knows nothing can prepare a wife in law enforcement for this moment. But there are resources that step in and help tremendously. What she says we all can do for this officer's family. Officer Jacobs worked for Greenville police and was shot and killed in the line of duty March 18th, 2016.

Jack Logan with Put Down The Guns Now Young People joins me to talk about the changes he is seeing in the Nicholtown community where an officer was shot and killed in Greenville today. FULL STORY http://wspa.com/2016/03/18/officer-involved-shooting-on-laurens-rd-in-greenville/

Joel Sawyer has run a presidential campaign, led state GOP politics, helped Gov. Mark Sanford relaunch his political career. We talk GOP debate - dirty politics - and what the candidates must due on the stage Saturday night.

Chad Culbertson couldn't ignore it. He saw a family living in a shed with no power, in Laurens County SC - now after his video went viral and local Councilman got involved - help is on the way! Listen to my interview with Councilman Stewart Jones on what's happened. FULL STORY http://wspa.com/2016/01/15/viral-video-helps-save-laurens-co-family-from-the-cold/

Amber Yarbrough lost her babies ten days after birth. She didn't get her first Christmas. So Amber, after seeing a picture on the internet, headed to a local store to get this picture made. It's helping her through the holidays.

You have been taking pictures and talking about it.. Jason Nappi our Meteorologist explains. Thanks Sherri Swensson-Campbell for the picture!

Should Article 5 of the Nato Treaty be invoked by France? It hasn't been done since 911. Brent Nelsen at Furman University - is in Brussels. His expertise is European Politics.