Teen victim, witness in rape trial found dead
A 16-year-old girl set to testify in a rape trial was found dead in the woods about an hour from her house, and the defendant in that case is now a person of interest in her death, according to reports.
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‘Horrific Murder Spree’ Leaves 5 dead in Kentucky: Sheriff
Five people are dead, including a male suspect, after separate shooting attacks at a house and an apartment complex in northeast Kentucky Saturday, officials said. Two victims were found dead in a home in Paintsville around 3:30 p.m. Then, in a search for suspect Jospeh Nickell, two additional victims were found dead at an apartment complex, the Johnson County Sheriff’s…
Charleston BLM activist Muhiydin Moye shot, killed in New Orleans
Family members of prominent Charleston civil rights activist Muhiydin Moye say he was shot and killed overnight in New Orleans.
Amtrak train appears to have been on wrong track in crash that killed 2, SC governor says
COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)– A Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train in South Carolina early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 116, officials said. http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-passenger-train-collides-freight-train-sc-injuries/story?id=52826058 The two people who died were the train conductor and engineer, said Margaret Fisher, the Lexington County, South Carolina, coroner. South Carolina Gov….
Racist social media post concerns cadets at The Citadel, Civil Rights leaders
“It just really misrepresents what I believe in. It really misrepresents what we stand for and what me and my friends believe,” said Matthew Loveland, a senior cadet at The Citadel.
Marguerite Willis announcing run for South Carolina Governor
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) – Marguerite Willis is set to announce her official candidacy for governor of South Carolina on Thursday, Feb. 1 at noon. Willis will be accompanied by her husband, former Florence Mayor Frank Willis, along with friends, neighbors and supporters. The news will be announced at the Willis’ Florence home located at 1616 Hillside Ave. Categories: News, Politics,…
Sisters indicted in beating death of 3-year-old who ate cupcake
Two sisters accused of beating a 3-year-old child to death have been indicted on felony murder charges, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Tuesday evening.
Former NBA player, wife killed in ‘horrific’ crash
STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Former Los Angeles Clippers player Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle, were killed in a high-speed crash Wednesday morning in Studio City, according to the NBA team and authorities. Los Angeles police responded to the single-vehicle crash around 2:30 a.m. in the 11200 block of Ventura Boulevard. Rip to the homie Rasual Butler…
FBI Finds Body in Pond Believed to be Missing 4-year-old North Carolina Boy
LAURINBURG, NC (WTVD) — Investigators believe that a body found in a pond off Peabridge Road is that of missing 4-year-old Raul Gonzalez Johnson. The Scotland County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm the identity and cause of death. The FBI said that Raul’s family has been notified. An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday for Raul Gonzelez Johnson after…
Top Recruit Zion Williamson Commits to Duke
ESPN,( WOLO)–Spartanburg high school standout Zion Williamson announced his pick Saturday night. Zion is headed to Duke University to play for the Blue Devils. The University of South Carolina and Clemson were among his choices. Williamson thanked both Clemson and South Carolina for their recruitments. “I still have a lot of for my state. I love my state to death,”…
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