SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — One Sullivan’s Island 8-year-old hopes to save the town’s trees with his homemade signs. After five years, Dominion Energy crews are back and preparing for another round of palmetto removal. With 523 trees slated to be cut down, the Town of Sullivan’s Island is considering new options to minimize that loss for the next cycle. People may have noticed white circles painted on trees or signs placed on them reading “Don’t cut them down.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Christmas break can be an exciting time for many families. But sometimes there isn't much to do for the kids when school is still on break and the parents head back to work. In Cambria County, the Bottleworks is giving families an option with their winter arts camp. The camp began Thursday and wraps up Friday afternoon. Event instructors say participates will use a variety of skills to build, create and celebrate.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Local businesses are continuing to find new ways to keep their operations running during these unprecedented times. Tony Sunseri Wholesale, a food distributor in Johnstown is known for their fresh produce. During the pandemic, they have started offering drive-thru grocery pick up. And the response is beyond what employees imagined. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing businesses to find new ways to operate in the wave of social distancing and closures.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The mother of former First Lady, Michelle Obama, died, according to a statement released by the family. Marian Lois Shields Robinson died Friday at age 86. Her daughter wrote, "My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today. We wanted to offer some reflections on her remarkable life.

Respiratory illness cases like Covid and the flu are on the rise across the state. 6 News spoke with a local RN who says this influx of viruses is typical for this time of the year. “We are definitely seeing viruses, were seeing respiratory infections, flu, covid, a whole variety of illnesses,” said Colleen Stewart-Tretter, an RN at Highlands Health Clinic. Stewart-Tretter says the increase of respiratory illnesses isn't just a health concern locally, but across the state of Pennsylvania.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) – After nearly two years of design work, Alaska Airlines will reveal its new West Coast-inspired uniform collection for its 23,000 employees at a Fashion show in Seattle Thursday night. Seattle couture designer Luly Yang is the brain behind the new looks. The new uniforms will undergo a 60-day wear test by employees from Alaska, Horizon Air and Virgin America. These employees include pilots, flight attendants, customer service agents and lounge concierges.

EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — A boil-water advisory has been issued for the Ebensburg area. According to the Ebensburg Municipal Authority, a water-line break on South Center Street has caused high levels of cloudiness, known as turbidity, in the water. Officials with the water company say they cannot confirm when the advisory will be lifted. According to officials, turbidity by itself has no health effects, but may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms that can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea and headaches.

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced earlier this week that quarterback Kenny Pickett won the "Joe Greene Great Performance Award" as the team's Rookie of the Year. The award was established in 1984 and is presented to the team's top rookie performer at the end of each season. Pickett became just the third Steelers' QB to win the award, joining Kordell Stewart and Ben Roethlisberger. "It's a huge honor," said Pickett.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The married LGBTQ leaders arrested during a contentious traffic stop in Philadelphia were driving separately to take a car for repairs when a trooper pulled one of them over, their lawyer said Tuesday. Celena Morrison, who leads the city's Office of LGBT Affairs and is a top aide to Mayor Cherelle Parker, and her husband were detained Saturday for about 12 hours following the 9 a.m. highway stop.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- As Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 plunged, passenger Hollie Mackey was torn between trying to save a woman whose upper body was being sucked out of a broken window and protecting the child beside her from a similar fate. When one of the plane's engines blew Tuesday, so did the window beside Jennifer Riordan, a bank executive from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mackey says a young girl was sitting between her and Riordan and they tried but failed to help Riordan.