SUMMARY: South Aiken senior quarterback Tucker Bryan is excited to represent Team South Carolina in the annual Border Bowl XII, showcasing top high school football talent from the CSRA. The game, occurring Saturday at Strom Thurmond High School, includes 42 seniors from South Carolina competing against Georgia’s top athletes. Bryan, along with fellow players, views this as a dream opportunity and a chance to unite with former rivals. Coaches Richard Bush (Team South Carolina) and Mark Boiter (Team Georgia) emphasize the game’s significance for charity and community pride. Players hope to inspire younger athletes to pursue similar opportunities through hard work and dedication.

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SUMMARY: Georgians recall the 1993 blizzard and 2014’s “Snowjam,” the latter blamed on poor planning. This time, officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp, were prepared. The Department of Transportation treated over 20,000 miles of roads and 770 tons of salt were used on bridges. Over 300 snowplows cleared roads, and state offices were closed early. Unlike in 2014, when Gov. Nathan Deal was slow to act, Kemp declared a state of emergency promptly. Officials are focused on staying ahead of the storm to avoid the issues that arose from abandoned cars and delayed response in 2014. Power outages are also a concern.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump commented on his interaction with former President Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, noting their surprisingly friendly demeanor. Speaking to Fox News, Trump remarked, “It did look very friendly… they look like two people that like each other.” Despite their differing philosophies and a contentious history, including Trump’s past accusations against Obama, he expressed that they got along well during the service. Trump also mentioned meeting backstage before the event. Former President George W. Bush attended and exhibited a friendly rapport with Obama, although he did not engage with Trump during the ceremony.

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