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Posted: Aug 28, 2026 / 10:22 PM EDT Updated: Aug 28, 2026 / 10:22 PM EDT “The Fast And The Furious” star Vin Diesel posted an audio clip of himself singing Parton’s “I Will Always You” on his Instagram page, which featured a black-and-white photo of Parton, captioning the post with the prayer emoji.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Gerard hit it well enough for five relatively easy birdies Friday and dropped a surprise from just inside 80 feet for another, giving him a 5-under 65 and a share of the 36-hole lead with Viktor Hovland at the season-ending Tour Championship. Hovland had one of five birdies on the peninsula-green 15th hole, a par 3 at only 155 yards but tucked to the left near a sharp slope that feeds off the putting surface. He had a 66 to join Gerard at 10-under 130 going into the weekend.

(NewsNation) — As water temperatures continue rising, Vibrio, or the dangerous bacteria that can cause a “flesh-eating” disease, may become even more common. Vibrio naturally occurs in warm, brackish coastal waters. It is especially prevalent in places like Florida, which has the highest case rate, according to the University of Florida.

UNION COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A Union County Detention Officer was arrested and charged with domestic violence. Detention Officer Spencer Walters was arrested at approximately 6:25 p.m. Friday. Walters was charged with second degree criminal domestic violence. Officer Walters was hired by the Union County Detention Center in November 2024. Officials said the charges stem from an alleged incident while Walters was off duty. Officer Walters has been placed on suspension following further investigation.

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 / 08:01 PM EDT Updated: Aug 28, 2026 / 08:01 PM EDT (KAMR) – Southwest Airlines became the first airline to return to the skies on Sept. 14, 2001, following the terrorist attacks that grounded thousands of flights across the United States. The grounding occurred after attacks that included the bombing of the Pentagon, stranding flight crews nationwide. The event led to permanent changes in airline security protocols and cabin operations.

(The Hill) — Country music star Jelly Roll defended his political beliefs during his final hosting appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night, responding to widespread criticism from Trump supporters. “Just because I watched a fight on TV [referring to the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event] doesn’t mean I support everything this administration does,” Jelly Roll said in his opening monologue.

ACCESS Newswire Aug 28, 2026, 8:30 PM ET NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2026 / Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (NASDAQ:PRCT) securities.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A wrong-way crash on I-85 in Spartanburg County resulted in two fatalities early Friday morning. South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) said the fatal crash happened just before 3:30 a.m. near exit 63—SC 290 near Duncan. The two drivers have been identified as 28-year-old Anthony Joseph Astorini, of Moore, and 64-year-old Maurice Levernon Mitchell, of Greer, according to Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee have announced a partnership to rename the airport for the late, great Dolly Parton.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. (WSPA) -- An Upstate woman was arrested after a traffic stop on I-85 North on Thursday. Investigators with the Georgia State Patrol, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, and the Lavonia Police Department stopped a car near the county's weigh station. K-9 Lobo indicated illegal drugs in the car. During a search of the car, officials found one kilogram of methamphetamine. Deputies charged the driver, Lindsey Brooke Morgan of Pickens County, with trafficking methamphetamine.