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Both the DOJ and the FCC have approved the merger of Tegna and Nexstar, a deal that would create the largest owner of local stations in the US. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Nexstar Claims Its $6.2 Billion Deal for Tegna Has 'Closed' After DOJ, FCC Approvals — After Eight States, DirecTV Sued to Block It variety.com/2026/tv/news/n…

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The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. has reached $3.90 per gallon, while diesel has climbed to $5.09 per gallon. It now looks like gasoline will hit $4/gal next week and could head toward $4.10/gal and beyond.

Open practices. Press conferences. Fans in a frenzy. 🏀🎉 The madness made its way to #GreenvilleSC. Eight teams will play tomorrow in the first round of March Madness Men's Basketball. Events, parking, directions, clear bag policy ➡️ greenvillesc.gov/2747/College-B…

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott confirmed he will run for a third term, despite the South Carolinian’s previous pledge to term-limit himself. postandcourier.com/politics/tim-s…

March madness in GVL! Teams all over the place, plus other top stories March 18th, 2026 - AMY WOOD NOW amywoodtv.weebly.com/2/post/2026/03…

The FBI has been back in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood -- asking about neighbors who moved out before Nancy vanished and also interested in a home under construction and the names of all the crew members who have worked on the house. Latest details here: youtube.com/watch?v=62Ytrf…

According to TSA projections, ATL expects nearly 350K travelers from Thursday, March 19, through Sunday, March 22. To help ensure a smooth travel experience, keep these tips in mind. Visit linktr.ee/ATLairport for more resources.

ALERT🚨 MacDill Air Force Base in Florida implemented a shelter in place order due to a threat made against the base. It comes a day after the installation implemented Force Protection Charlie. stripes.com/branches/air_f…

BREAKING: Iranian state television confirms Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. apnews.com/live/iran-war-…

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BREAKING: According to GasBuddy data, the national average price of gasoline- $3.86/gal- is now at its highest level since 2022.

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Spartanburg Doc honored - Measles update and Cycling tour returns- AMY WOOD NOW #InboxAlert amywoodtv.weebly.com/3/post/2026/03…

Scoop: House GOP leaders are discussing changes to the SCORE Act - to regulate college athletics and NIL - for an April floor vote some of the items under discussion: -organizational changes to NCAA -how athletes are allowed to transfer between schools -coaches pay -requirements for new disclosures on $ generated by school athletic programs Scalise leading talks with Chip Roy (R-Texas) and others on the closely-watched legislation - after a GOP revolt killed the original version late last year politi.co/47zZZvi via @politico

Iran’s IRGC says the killing of Ali Larijani, a “distinguished figure and revolutionary politician,” will inspire “honour, strength, and national awakening,” and vows not to forget his blood. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.news/3smsfg

NEWS: US Judge Lambeth orders USAGM to recall 1000+ Voice of America staffers by March 23 and to return VOA & sister networks to the air. He rules USAGM actions under @KariLake to dismantle VOA & others to be unlawful, says she failed to offer legitimate rationale / more

FROM THE INBOX: Spartanburg Doc honored nationally and other stories #inboxalert March 17th, 2026 - AMY WOOD NOW amywoodtv.weebly.com/3/post/2026/03…

President Trump railing against NATO allies, saying “‘most of them” have informed him that they don’t want to be involved in Iran military operation