The independent mail has spoken to family members learning new details about what happened just before the 22-year-old passed away – she was a former Clemson running back and part of their championship team in 2016

Tena Bower had gone outside to take the dogs out, when she heard a noise she'll never forget and then saw a tree coming at her. Fortunately no injuries. But plenty of damage at her home in Travelers Rest SC

The frustration for drivers trying to get out of Florida is clear when you visit with Joey Settle. He's from Mayo SC and has spent 15 hours over two days trying to get to Savannah. And he's not home yet! Listen as he tells me what it's like in Miami and trying to leave it behind! After his flight was cancelled he had no choice but to make the drive!

Brant Rigsby is leaving his business at Ozone Collision behind to take his airboat to Texas and help with rescues. He has rescue training in his background and is sharing the drive with Belton Oneill so they can be there in the morning. Listen to my interview with them as they make that all night drive.

Nick Vanderford describes what the first day has been like for him and his friend Blease Pearson. They traveled from SC to Texas to try and make a difference and save lives. They headed immediately to the emergency situation in Port Arthur Area this morning when they heard about the 26 plus inches of rain that came in 24 hours.

Economic Alliance Director Richard Blackwell speaks with 7 News Anchor Amy Wood about the unprecedented air traffic at the Oconee Regional Airport for the Total Solar Eclipse

7 News viewer Chris Ingraham tells Amy Wood about the wrong way crash on interstate 26 that impacted traffic in both directions near the Westgate Mall Wednesday night.

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South Carolina's Van Hipp remembers the endorsement Muhammad Ali gave his congressional campaign in the in 1994. Listen as Hipp reflects on the passing of Ali.

Lisa Cox is a Parkinsons patient and advocate. She's spreading the word about the importance of creativity and self expression in the battle against any diagnosis, particularly Parkinsons. A team of experts will be in Spartanburg to share what's been learned about this connection Monday night at 6 at the Spartanburg First Baptist hangar. And Tuesday morning at 10am at the Chapman Cultural Center there will be a FREE Parkinsons ballet class. Wednesday the same team will visit the Parkinsons support group in Greenville. LISTEN to learn more.