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Georgia sets new record for first day early voting with over 328K ballots cast

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-10-16 12:20:44


SUMMARY: Early voting in Spring State, Georgia, saw a record turnout with over 328,000 ballots cast, marking a 123% increase from the previous record of 136,000 in 2020. However, a judge has paused a new Georgia State Election Board rule requiring officials to hand count ballots at each polling location, citing a lack of training protocols and personnel to implement the changes so close to election day. A hearing is scheduled for today to further discuss the matter. This situation highlights both the enthusiasm for voting and the challenges facing election officials.

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The 2024 election is already turning out to be a record year in Georgia, where the record for the number of ballots cast on the first day of early voting was shattered Tuesday.
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WATCH: Rep. Timmons warns of ‘existential threat’ from government spending | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Frank Berte | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-28 11:12:00

(The Center Square) – At a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Rep. William Timmons R-S.C., discussed what he said are the dangers of increased government spending, saying that America’s $36 trillion debt and $1.8 trillion annual deficit are unsustainable for the country.

Timmons stressed the importance of bipartisan fiscal scrutiny, stating that all government expenditures, specifically defense and public broadcasting, must be evaluated. He also pointed to the internet’s reshaping of media consumption and closer social interconnectedness as factors in reexamining federal funding.

“We have an existential threat. We cannot continue down this path financially,” Timmons stated during the hearing.

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Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks in the a U.S. House Oversight and Government reform hearing about government spending


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Carolina Wildfires: Thursday 3.27 updates

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-03-27 19:55:47


SUMMARY: Several wildfires are ongoing in the Carolinas, notably the rapidly spreading Table Rock Complex Fire, which has consumed over 4,500 acres, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, affecting over 1,500 acres. These fires have been prioritized for federal firefighting resources, allowing for increased containment efforts. Crews are engaging in difficult hand-built containment due to debris from Hurricane Helene blocking heavy equipment access. In North Carolina, 500 firefighters are working on various fires, including the Black Cove fire at 3,288 acres (17% contained). A state of emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to multiple uncontrolled wildfires.

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Carolina Wildfires: Thursday 3.27 updates

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‘It’s very dangerous:’ Sen. Graham introduces bill to prevent cellphones in prison

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www.abccolumbia.com – ABC Team – 2025-03-27 17:43:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 to allow state prisons to use cellphone jamming technology to block contraband phones. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has long advocated for this technology to prevent inmates from engaging in illegal activities like ordering hits, dealing drugs, and facilitating trafficking. Despite its prohibition, contraband phones continue to be a problem. The technology could ensure 100% prevention, compared to the current 70% solution. However, concerns over potential interference with emergency calls have slowed its implementation at state levels.

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