Author: Associated Press

Man accused of breaking into home, setting woman on fire

Source:Greenville Detention Center Greenville, S.C. (AP, WOLO)– Police in the Upstate say a man broke into a woman’s home, doused her in flammable liquid, and set her on fire. Greenville Police say Christopher Crouchman is charged with attempted murder and burglary. Investigators say the woman was taken to the hospital but her condition was not released. Police say Crouchman knew…

‘Good Times’ singer, actress Ja’net Dubois dead at 74

(AP)— GLENDALE, Calif. — Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died. DuBois’ song “Movin’ on Up” provided a joyous intro to “The Jeffersons” during the show’s 10-season run. BernNadette Stanis, who played Thelma Evans Anderson on “Good Times” and remained close to DuBois,…

Senate Approves new SC Wildlife Agency Director

Senate unanimously approves new SC wildlife agency director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Senate has approved the new leader of the state wildlife agency. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to make Robert Boyles Jr. the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources. The agency’s board had recommended Boyles at its November meeting. Boyles has been interim director of the department since May 2019, when…