Adel, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Mississippi State

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Hamilton, MA

Mississippi News Group

On June 7, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies, the MCSO SWAT team, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit (NMNU) executed a search warrant at 40014 Macks Circle in Hamilton, MS. This action concluded a joint investigation into narcotics trafficking in the area according to a press release from the MCSD.

Joint Undercover Drug Operation Ends with Multiple Arrests

South Carolina State

Myrtle Beach, SC

The Mirror US

Sandra Schultz-Peters, 66, was killed in South Carolina after being run over by a police van and stuck beneath it in the sand - despite the hard efforts of witnesses nearby

South Carolina woman dead after being pinned under police van on sand at Myrtle Beach

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Blowing Rock, NC

Town Talks

A small town in North Carolina is “big on charm” and ranks No. 1 in the state. Blowing Rock, nestled in the mountains, tops the list of places that offer visitors unique experiences in a smaller setting, according to results published by Southern Living.

The small town in North Carolina is big on charm and ranks No. 1 in the state. Here’s why

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Broward County, FL

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Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

West Virginia State

The West Virginia Daily News


Charleston, WV (WVDN) — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,155,784 from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to 36 West Virginia counties with federal lands within their county lines. These payments […]
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Manchin Announces $4.1 Million to 36 West Virginia Counties

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Marlboro County, SC

Clio, SC

UPI News

Members of a South Carolina family are on the hunt for an escaped emu that has become a local celebrity on social media.

Watch: Family searching for emu on the loose in South Carolina

FedEx has announced the closure of four facilities in North and South Carolina on September 3, impacting 310 employees, as revealed in Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices. The company is shutting down three Ship Centers in West Columbia, Florence, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, along with another in Conover, North Carolina. This move is part of FedEx’s Network 2.0 initiative aimed at consolidating its Express and Ground networks to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

FedEx Closes Four Facilities in the Carolinas, 310 Jobs Affected

A weekend pool party in South Carolina turned violent as a shootout erupted. Swift actions by law enforcement ensured the safety of other residents. The community remains on edge as details of the incident continue to emerge. A weekend pool party in South Carolina turned violent as a shootout erupted,...

South Carolina Pool Party Ends in Shootout Leaving Several Injured

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Barnwell, SC

Law & Crime

A 17-year-old girl who was 9 months pregnant when she was reported missing. She was found stabbed to death days later.
The post Teen 9 months pregnant and expecting to give birth on Valentine’s Day found dead from ‘multiple stabs and incisions’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Teen 9 months pregnant and expecting to give birth on Valentine's Day found dead from 'multiple stabs and incisions'

Southern Charm

South Carolina, often recognized for its rich history and picturesque landscapes, harbors a plethora of lesser-known facts that highlight its unique cultural and natural heritage. From historical oddities to peculiar geographical features, here are some intriguing details about the Palmetto State that you might not know.

Unusual Facts About South Carolina You Didn't Know

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Orangeburg County firefighters control Tuesday house fire

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg County firefighters were able to control a Tuesday evening fire, said the fire...

Orangeburg County firefighters control Tuesday house fire

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