South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion

South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion

A K-9 bloodhound that went missing during a training exercise had a heartwarming reunion with his handler.  The three-year-old runaway pup, Gunner, jerked away from his trainer and ran into the woods around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm in South Carolina, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.  Dozens … Read more

What are ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles?

What are ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles?

The water off the coast of the United States is starting to get colder as we transition from fall to winter, and that can be deadly for hundreds or thousands of sea turtles that become “cold-stunned” and are unable to migrate back to warmer water.   And while cold-stunning events vary by year, organizations will be on high alert to … Read more

South Carolina man scratches off $300K lottery ticket days after purchase: ‘Forgot about it’

South Carolina man scratches off 0K lottery ticket days after purchase: ‘Forgot about it’

A South Carolina man almost lost out on $300,000 after forgetting he purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick trip to a gas station. The man, who wished to remain anonymous but is from the Midlands area, drove around with the winning ticket for two days before remembering he had bought it, according to the South Carolina … Read more

Rabbits in South Carolina, Connecticut suddenly drop dead from lethal virus

Rabbits in South Carolina, Connecticut suddenly drop dead from lethal virus

A highly-contagious and deadly virus is claiming the lives of rabbits in South Carolina. Authorities detected Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type-2 after a herd of feral bunnies suddenly died at a homestead in Greenville County, the Clemson University Veterinary Diagnostic Center said Thursday. Surviving members of the herd have been placed in quarantine. It is … Read more