Jermaine Gaines sits on the steps of the home he grew up in. The severe storm that rolled through Oconee County tore off his roof and caused major damage to the house. Gaines says he will be staying with a friend temporarily while he and his mother work with their insurance company to fix the damage.
LINCOLN, NEB. - 01/12/2019 -Fourteen-year-old Cadence Watson and eleven-year-old Sasha Watson watch as their 8-year-old sister Noel Watson tries to catch snowflakes on her tongue on Saturday Jan. 12th, 2019, at Holmes Lake.
Oconee County Firefighters and Police climb the steps of the West Oak Stadium in honor of the emergency workers who climbed 110 floors of the World Trade Towers on 9/11/2001.
Oconee County School District Employee Michelle Helmer hands six-year-old Kamron Black a sack lunch on Wednesday afternoon at the Seneca Garden Apartments. The school district is providing a daily lunch and breakfast for students while students are out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ingles Customer Service Manager, Diane Lovett holds her hand over her heart and waves an American flag as military men and women pass by in decorated jeeps for the Honoring Their Service parade.
Sister Imma Eloise Listening, from left, Sheida Token and Evelyn Tensions stand attend the George Floyd peaceful protest in downtown Greenville.
Clemson offensive lineman Sean Pollard, right, hugs teammate Etinosa Reuben after the Tigers’ loss in Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game in New Orleans.
After helping fight the flames at a burning house in Seneca, two firefighters catch their breath and take off their fire gear in the front lawn.
OMAHA, NEB. - Winnebago coaches Adam James (left) and Adam Tranmer jump out of their seats and cheer after Winnebago's Propser Gilpin pinned David City's Jake Ingwersen during the second round of the Class C 285 pound match on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, during the state wrestling semifinals at CHI Health Center.
A young boy watches the rodeo from the sidelines at the Indianapolis State Fair.
Kianna Angelo, founder of the Living Islands Organization, lays in bed with her five-year-old son Konstantin. With her heavy involvement in projects around the state she is often pulled away from home, so moments like tucking her son into bed have become more important to her. @Savannah Blake
Museum founder Ann Harithas laughs as she looks at one of the art cars on display at the Five Points Museum in Victoria, Texas. The exhibit features several art cars that have outlandish details. Each car has a specific theme from a cockroach themed vehicle to a car that features a water buffalo on the front hood.
Community member Frances Barrera (left), places her hand over Yoakum Police Officer Christi McChesney and Lavaca County Patrol Deputy Jimmie Heiman during a prayer asking for protection and safety for those working in law enforcement.
Hernan Jaso (right), grasps Chris Rivera’s hand and speaks to him as other friends and family gather around him in support. Rivera, a former county commissioner suffered a massive stroke in March 2016, leaving him and his family with thousands of dollars in medical bills. The benefit was put together by friends and family to raise money through bbq plates and silent auction in order to help offset some of Rivera’s bills.
10-year-old Logan McPherson waves the green flag to indicate the start of the race at Shady Oaks Speedway. @Savannah Blake
OCSO Master Patrol Deputy Ike Lewis gives the homeowner of the burning house a hug as she watches firefighters put out the flames.
Pastors of Brandywine Church in Greenfield, Indiana smile as one of their young members gets baptized. Nearly 100 people were baptized in the pond just outside of the church on that Sunday. @Savannah Blake
Students gather outside of Johnson Hall at the University of Oregon for the Black Lives Matter rally. Students, faculty and Eugene residents gathered together at Matthew Knight Arena and marched up to Johnson Hall where several people spoke about their experiences and voiced their desire for change.
LINCOLN, NE - Omaha Central guard Brayden Miller (10) becomes emotional as he hugs players from Omaha South at the end of the Class A championship on Saturday, March 9 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Omaha South defeated Omaha Central 58-56.
Lincoln, NE - 2/3/2019 -The room erupts after Los Angeles Rams and Pius X alumni Greg Zuerlein successfully kicks the field goal tying the score 3-3 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Dino's in Lincoln.
Two plungers join hands while walking around in the river. Plungers and onlookers gather for the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene. With over 250 plungers diving into the Willamette River, participants look to surpass $412,000, which was last years total. Eugene is just one of the five locations around Oregon that hosts the plunge, but is a nationwide event. The funds raised by today’s plunge will go towards assisting Oregon Special Olympic teams. Photo by Savannah Blake
Heather McCall reacts as her four-year-old son Grayson McCall tries to catch a snowball in his mouth during the first snowfall of 2020 in the Upstate.
Seven-year-old Luke Cope dribbles the ball and looks to shoot during a game of scrimmage.
