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Yesterday at 5:43 PM  A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

Yesterday at 5:04 PM  First Sergeant Sarah Ray was welcomed at Southwest Regional Airport by friends, family, and fellow Marines on Friday. Ray had been in Afghanistan helping to train the Afghan Army.

Yesterday at 4:43 PM  Folks at the Marine Corps Logistics Base work hard to make sure everyone and everything on base is safe and secure.

Yesterday at 4:24 PM  Dr. Joshua Murfree led the students of Albany Middle School in the Reading Pledge as part of the 25 Book Kickoff on Friday. This year’s theme is ‘No Clowning – Just Read.’

Yesterday at 3:46 PM  Thousands of people will be hitting the road for the holiday weekend and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to stay safe.

Yesterday at 10:56 AM  Saturday is opening day for dove season, and rangers with the Georgia Department of National Resources are making sure it’s a fun and safe day

Yesterday at 9:10 AM  UPDATED with video. Residents and officials of North Carolina's barrier islands were waiting for daybreak to see how much damage the storm's winds and waves had left behind.

Yesterday at 6:20 AM  Westover High senior Jordan Cox had to do a project to become an eagle scout, and after talking with others, he knew exactly what to do.

Yesterday at 6:15 AM  Community members put on their craziest ties and went out to the Doublegate Country Club Thursday night to support Cancer Ties. This year’s fourth annual event benefitted Jamie Taylor from Lee County.

Yesterday at 6:15 AM  Thursday marked Cancer Ties' fourth year supporting a local cancer patient by wearing crazy ties.