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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.

Professor Brent Nelsen of Furman tells me two of his students studying abroad in Brussels were in Paris for the weekend, when terrorists Struck. He says they are safe.

Lizz Walker describes her daughter Sigourney 's near brush with terrorism. Her daughter was running late, and missed one of the restaurant attacks - thankfully. A friend from Greenville SC was with her.

Stephanie George describes the car break ins she's been hearing about near SMC in recent weeks. She says it happened to her! She shares her reaction to news of a shooting on campus last night.

Dwayne Craig lives in Charlotte and talks to his mom daily. But that stopped Friday when she suddenly disappeared. Listen to our interview and please report any information you may have to police on the whereabouts of Gayle Harris.

Children at Chesnee Elelmentary in the 5th grade are making a difference for the SC flood victims

Full story http://wspa.com/2015/10/27/watch-live-sheriffs-office-comments-on-controversial-hs-arrest/

Kathy Chandler Paint Our Town Pink Fashion Show

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The father of the young women who discovered a recording device in the bathroom at a restaurant in Spartanburg speaks with Amy Wood FULL STORY http://wspa.com/2015/10/11/convicted-peeper-kevin-parker-arrested-after-recording-device-found-in-local-restaurant-bathroom-victims-father-speaks/

A horse rescue in SC could really use your help! They are working to evacutate horses in dire conditions along South Carolina's coast.

The Governor of SC is warning people on and near the coast to be ready to evacuate. Water is starting to rise as flood waters in upstate and midlands heads to the coast. She says it could stay for up to 12 days.

Sheriff Chuck Wright says after taking a donation of water to Columbia he was stunned to learn the massive quantity of water was gone in two hours. You can take water to Sheriff's office through Noon Tuesday in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.

Anthony Tornetta joins me with more on how the Red Cross can use your help after the historic flooding in SC.

After the mass shooting in Oregon - where the gunman reportedly asked people their religion and gunned down people who answered Christian - the #IamHIS hashtag is taking off - creator Rob Dempsey and Alison Storm of His Radio join me.

What should you do to be ready for flash flooding? Doug Bryson with the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management join me.

One life lost - other people rescued. Flash flooding keeps emergency officials busy when 4 inches of rain fell in three hours in Spartanburg County. Doug Bryson with the Spartanburg County Office of Emergency Management joins me.

Tired of the back and forth between candidates? You may not see it in Greenville. Organizers hope that the candidates will tackle policy specifics. Dan Holler Director for Heritage Action joins me.

Furman University Professor Brent Nelsen gets us ready for a totally different format when the candidates take the stage in Greenville SC on Friday. Stream starts 4pm EST on WSPA.com

Ivey Foster shares her experience. Her first major earthquake in Chile. FULL STORY http://wspa.com/2015/09/16/upstate-woman-was-13-floors-up-when-8-3-earthquake-hit-chile/ PHOTO by AP

Brent Nelsen of Furman Univeristy joins me from Brussels to discuss what is at stake in the CNN debate and how that sets up the Take Back America forum Friday in Greenville.

Sheriff Chuck Wright of Spartanburg County is sending his children to school - after getting more than 3000 calls texts and emails about the Facebook threat that has circulated. He does not consider it credible but schools will be protected. FULL STORY http://wspa.com/2015/09/08/facebook-rumor-about-sc-911-attack-not-credible-says-sheriff/

Doug Bryson joins me to discuss the national award won after the Preparathon program last March that signed up 100 thousand people to be disaster ready!

Administrators were tipped to a "kill list" at Rainbow Lake Middle School in Spartanburg County South Carolina. A mother who says her son is on that list speaks to us for the first time.

After a "kill list" was discovered at Rainbow Lake Middle School - a parent who says there child was on that list - confides about concern for his son's safety.

My interview with Shark Hunter Mike Popovich who hunts in the Charleston area - they never hunt when swimmers are in the water! And you should avoid people fishing from shore, if you plan to get in the water. LISTEN for other important tips and how he'd like to start a program to TAG the smaller sharks that are biting people. MORE here: http://www.gofundme.com/xcnwv4 MORE PICTURES http://wspa.com/2015/07/03/shark-hunters-offers-advice-on-steering-clear-of-shark-encounters-in-the-water/

Tips from 9 Year Old Kristen Barrick who was out with her dad Ryan hunting for the small shark teeth most kids hope to find, when she found two massive teeth. They share their secrets to shark tooth hunting. #7moms #shark #teeth #beach #myrtlebeach #southcarolina

9 year old Kristen Barrick of Duncan, South Carolina discovered an uncommon shark tooth that dates back millions of years .. not once... but TWICE in one weekend on the shores of Myrtle Beach, SC. #SCJustRight #myrtlebeach #southcarolina #beach #shark #teeth