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Today at 6:36 PM  Hurricane Earl didn’t travel toward the Florida Panhandle, but 16 years ago, remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto stalled over Georgia, causing a massive flood in the southwest area of the state. This brings up the question of flood insurance: Do you need it?

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.’

Today 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.

Today 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

Today 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.

Today 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.

Today 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.

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