Sam Venable News Today

Colleagues and friends remember a groundbreaker, a faithful alumnus, a politician and someone who worked to improve his community for everyone.

A terminally ill five-year-old boy, afraid he would miss Christmas, received a visit from Santa Claus (Eric Schmitt-Matzen) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The boy died in Santa's arms after Santa assured him he wouldn't miss Christmas and that the elves already had his present.

White-tailed deer are such lithe and graceful creatures, but they do have their maladroit moments.

Everyone on staff should understand what data is important to collect — such as events donors attend, whether they volunteer, and other ways they connect with the organization — and understand the goals.

My old Royal manual typewriter is a journalism antique, weighing in at a hefty 27 pounds, 12 ounces.

What exactly was the "Retsyn" in Certs breath mints or the "Gardol" in Colgate toothpaste? And what the heck made Chryslers leather "Corinthian?"

When youre packing, not snacking, empty Girl Scout cookie cartons cant be beat.

Buc-ee’s takes its restrooms to the stratosphere. It’s part of the advertising campaign: “No potty like a Buc-ee’s potty.” There are awards for proof.

10,000-8,000 B.C.: The area near Stone Mountain is home to the Paleo-Indians, the earliest known Native Americans in eastern North America.

Gordon Lightfoot had a gift for exposing his own painful experiences through mournful verse and vivid storytelling.