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Ariana Grande, who will play Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, recently pointed out a mistake regarding the song "Popular" on the movie’s official social media channels. On Wednesday, she commented on a lyric video that had incorrect lyrics, taking a friendly jab at the post. The video previews Grande’s performance of the beloved song and contained the line, “I’ll teach you the proper poise when you talk to boys,” along with the caption, “We know about popular.” She responded with a playful message saying, “It’s ploys!!!!!! I love you @wickedmovie.” This mix-up over the lyrics has been…

Riverbanks Zoo Prepares for ‘Wild Lights’ Holiday Event Columbia, SC — Riverbanks Zoo is excited to welcome the holiday season with its second annual Wild Lights event. This magical celebration features over 60 stunning, handcrafted lantern displays that showcase the beauty of wildlife and nature. To give visitors a sneak peek, the zoo recently hosted a preview night, allowing guests to see the vibrant displays up close. Wild Lights will take place on selected nights starting tomorrow and will run until January 12, 2025. For more details on ticket prices and specific times, please visit the zoo’s official site.

Each year, many individuals go missing in South Carolina. Thankfully, most of them are located fairly quickly. Yet, as of October 2024, around 300 cases remain unresolved in the state, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). The statistics show some concerning patterns. More men go missing than women, and there is an alarming overrepresentation of Black individuals in these cases. Although Black residents make up about 24% of South Carolina’s population, they represent approximately 45% of missing persons cases. Children under 12, teenagers, and the elderly are particularly at risk, with mental health issues and lifestyle…

Last week, we reported on a significant port strike that could severely affect America’s supply chain, especially with only thirty-five days left until the 2024 presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing around 45,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf coasts, is preparing to strike at midnight when their current contract with port managers expires. On the morning of September 30, 2024, the North Bergen, New Jersey-based union announced it would not return to negotiations before the deadline, which is now just eleven hours away. The union claims that the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) is hindering the negotiation…

A potential port strike was averted this week as dock workers from the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) reached a temporary agreement with shipping companies. The strike lasted less than four days, allowing approximately 45,000 dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts to return to work as of October 4, 2024. This quick resolution helped prevent major disruptions to the American supply chain. However, the agreement only addressed wage issues. Workers secured a pay increase of 62% over six years, which is an improvement from a previous offer of 50%, although still less than the 77% raise the union…

Craig Melvin is set to take the co-anchor chair at TODAY alongside Savannah Guthrie. This news comes nearly two months after Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the show. Craig, who has been a part of NBC News for about 14 years, will join Savannah for the 7 and 8 a.m. segments starting January 13. Hoda will say her farewells on January 10. Expressing his excitement, Craig stated, “I am beyond excited and grateful. This is the latest in a long line of blessings.” Savannah also shared her joy about Craig’s new role, noting that when the staff learned about…

Clemson Aims to Keep ACC Title Hopes Alive Against Struggling Pittsburgh The Clemson Tigers, ranked 17th, lost their grip on the ACC title race a few weeks ago after a surprising loss to Louisville. This defeat knocked them out of first place in the conference, but the team is focused on regaining control. Clemson, with a record of 7-2 overall and 6-1 in the ACC, knows that their chances to clinch the ACC championship hinge on their upcoming game against a struggling Pittsburgh squad, who also holds a 7-2 record but only 3-2 in the conference. The game is crucial…

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Republicans made significant gains during the recent elections, but there are divisions within the party. One notable group is the South Carolina Freedom Caucus, which announced its legislative agenda on Thursday. This caucus consists of about 20 House members who do not fully align with the broader Republican Party. According to Representative Jordan Pace, one of the key issues for the Freedom Caucus is promoting school choice. Another major proposal they aim to push is a strict abortion ban that would take effect from the moment of conception. When asked about Representative RJ May…

Craig Melvin is set to take over as anchor of the “Today” show, stepping in for Hoda Kotb, who will leave the show on January 10. The announcement was made on Thursday, and Savannah Guthrie expressed her excitement, calling Melvin’s promotion one of NBC News’ best decisions. Hoda Kotb praised Melvin, saying, “You were made for this job. … You have all the things that this job needs. You’re the right person for it.” As Kotb prepares to depart after a remarkable 26 years at NBC, her successor is feeling both thankful and honored. Melvin shared that it means a…

Craig Melvin is set to join Savannah Guthrie as the co-anchor of NBC’s “TODAY” show starting January 13. His promotion comes after Hoda Kotb announced she would be leaving the show after almost 20 years. Melvin, who is currently a news anchor on “TODAY” and co-host of its third hour, expressed his excitement during the announcement, saying, “I am beyond excited and grateful.” Hoda Kotb praised Melvin, saying he was “literally made for this job” and that he possesses all the qualities needed. She will stay on as co-anchor until January 10, referring to her last day as a “party…