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In a poignant moment on DNC's last night, Easley woman speaks about loss from gun violence
An Easley woman spoke at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night about the gun violence that ended her niece's life. During a poignant segment on the final night of the Chicago convention, Melody McFadden recounted how she learned of her niece, Sandy Barnwell’s shooting in Myrtle Beach. “She drove to Myrtle Beach for...
‘Crime tourists’ linked to 50 cases nationwide charged in 18 North Carolina home break-ins
Three men have been arrested in connection to a series of home break-ins that are believed to be coordinated through a larger criminal network of South American theft groups, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Report challenges Harris' assertion higher food prices equal corporate greed
(The Center Square) – Rising grocery store prices over the last few years aren’t the fault of farmers or “greedy” corporations, a conservative North Carolina research organization concludes in a new documentary series and report. Instead, higher energy prices and more regulations are the culprit, according to the John Locke Foundation documentary series Sowing Resilience. It recommends a list of changes including streamlining the zoning and permitting process, and building...
Massive estate sale in downtown Greenville this weekend
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A treasure hunt hits downtown Greenville this weekend in the form of a massive estate sale. Plunder is bringing hundreds of antiques to a historic home across from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena for a three-day sale. “Unique items, eclectic, antique, primitive, Eastlake,” said Plunder...
Tips needed after store owner in South Carolina is shot, SLED says
DENMARK, S.C. — The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is asking for the public's help after a store owner was shot. Denmark Police Chief Leroy Grimes requested SLED's help on the case on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Authorities said just after 8 p.m. that night the owner of...
Cooper rallies battleground states for Harris
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper rallied the battleground states to fight for Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday evening on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. “Are we going to stand up? Are we going to fight? Are we going to vote? Are we going to win?” Cooper asked the packed house in Chicago’s United Center. “You bet we are! Let’s go get them!” Cooper held a coveted spot,...
Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says
Nearly 60% of food products made for toddlers and babies did not meet nutrition standards set by the World Health Organization, according to a new study. Researchers tested 651 products in 2023, across eight food retailers in North Carolina, including Kroger, Walmart, Costco, Ahold Delhaize, Publix, Sam’s Club, Target and Aldi. Other samples were included from the websites of Safeway and H-E-B.
Old Fort man faces numerous charges after pursuit
OLD FORT, N.C. (828newsNOW) — An Old Fort man was arrested on a slew of charges after vehicle and foot pursuits earlier this month. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Caleb Baliles spotted James William “JW” Effler, 46, driving a truck in the Old Fort community on Aug. 8 and knew he had outstanding warrants.
S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
Asheville mother arrested after son's fatal shooting calls for justice on his birthday
HENDERSONVILLE - Standing where Elijah Timmons III died nine months ago — his head wound exposed from under a white sheet while his mother was arrested — Patricia King called for justice, accountability and truth for her son, whose place of death is now covered by fresh paint in a Hendersonville parking lot. ...
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