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Storm chances rising; severe weather possible

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www.wjbf.com – Miller Hyatt – 2025-05-24 23:04:00

SUMMARY: Moisture is increasing with a weather disturbance bringing rain and possible isolated severe storms—damaging winds and hail—in northern/western CSRA early Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms will continue Sunday amid a more active pattern, with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain possible but scattered, under a Marginal Risk for severe weather. Temperatures will be warm but variable, near 80°F. Memorial Day Monday will be cool and damp due to a low-pressure “wedge” trapping cool air, with highs in the upper 70s and scattered storms. Tuesday remains cool and cloudy with widespread rain. An active, moist pattern with daily showers and storms continues through the week, with potential flooding concerns.

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Book ban battle heats up in Beaufort County

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www.wsav.com – Christine Queally – 2025-07-09 22:49:00

SUMMARY: In Beaufort County, SC, a woman who challenged 96 books for removal from public schools in 2022 is now appealing to the State Board of Education under a 2024 law allowing statewide book bans. Previously, only five books were removed through local review committees. The new regulation bans books with any “depictions of sexual conduct,” regardless of context, enabling the woman to resubmit over 30 titles. The State Board has banned most that were reviewed but has instructed the county board to rule on 15 additional submissions. Critics argue this small group is deciding access for all students despite opt-out options.

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Education Department restarts interest accrual for borrowers on SAVE plan

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www.wjbf.com – Lexi Lonas Cochran – 2025-07-09 13:06:00

SUMMARY: The Education Department announced that interest on student loans under the SAVE plan will resume on August 1. The SAVE plan, introduced during the Biden administration to offer low or zero monthly payments, was struck down as illegal by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court. Since the ruling, borrowers have been in forbearance without interest accrual, possibly lasting until 2026. The Department criticized the Biden administration for misleading borrowers with false loan forgiveness promises. With new congressional rules, borrowers must shift to either a standard repayment plan or the new Repayment Assistance Plan by 2028. The Department urges affected borrowers to switch to compliant plans soon.

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Amazon’s delivering deals on all the biggest brands for Prime Day

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www.wsav.com – – 2025-07-09 07:00:00

SUMMARY: BestReviews highlights Amazon Prime Day deals on major brands, offering discounts on coveted items like the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer (16% off), Oura Ring 4 (15% off), and Samsung The Frame 55-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV (47% off). Other notable sales include Apple AirPods Max (22% off), JBL Xtreme 3 Bluetooth Speaker (33% off), iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Robot Vacuum (50% off), and Shark Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum (50% off). Beauty deals feature ELEMIS Facial Pads and Crest Whitestrips at 50% and 35% off, respectively. Offers are subject to change; visit BestReviews for updates and daily deals.

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