Myrtle Beach Police warn of increased traffic as school year begins Monday
Myrtle Beach, SC – With the first day of school starting Monday morning, the Myrtle Beach Police Department is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic around schools and to use extra caution…
Two injured in early morning Myrtle Beach shooting, police say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Two people were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach, according to local authorities. Officers from the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to reports of…
Early voting in North Carolina shows nearly even split among Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s early voting turnout reflects a nearly even distribution among Democratic, Republican, and unaffiliated voters, with unaffiliated voters making up the largest share of those who have cast…
Travel restrictions remain on highways in Bat Cave and Gerton as temporary access road opens for residents
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are urging the public to avoid travel along Highway 64, Highway 74, and Highway 9 in the Bat Cave and Gerton areas as road conditions remain challenging…
Linemen in North Carolina Stop Working After Paychecks Never Came
Linemen are taking a stand in North Carolina after weeks of grueling work following Hurricane Helene, demanding the pay they were promised. These essential workers, who have been at the forefront of…
Temporary road in Bat Cave area allows limited access for residents, emergency vehicles
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office clarified on Monday that a temporary road near the Bat Cave and Chimney Rock areas remains unsuitable for general public travel. In a statement…
Macon County school receives state flag flown over North Carolina Capitol
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — After Hurricane Helene swept through the region, Macon County Board of Education Chairman Jim Breedlove noticed the state flag at one of the local schools was torn and…
Gunfire erupts in Mrytle Beach, Police Report No Injuries
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officers from the Myrtle Beach Police Department responded to reports of a weapons discharge on the 90 block of Freedom Way on Friday evening. The incident occurred at…
Myrtle Beach police respond to barricade situation, suspect detained
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — An individual has been detained after a barricade situation unfolded on Greens Boulevard on Friday afternoon, according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The incident began around 1:35…
Retired Brick Police Department Worker Passes Away in South Carolina
The Brick Township Police Department recently shared a heartfelt message announcing the passing of Mr. Robert Paul Ragati, a former Public Safety Telecommunications Operator who served with the department from 1982 until…
Free Well Testing For Henderson County Storm Victims
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The Henderson County Department of Public Health is offering free well water testing for residents whose private drinking wells may have been affected by Hurricane Helene. The initiative aims…
Florida corrections officer fatally shot while intervening in assault
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Corrections Officer Bradley McNew, a 24-year veteran of the department, who was fatally shot while attempting to intervene in a…
North Carolina man pleads guilty to killing bald eagle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Robert Garner Gambill, 91, of Sparta, N.C., pleaded guilty in federal court today to killing a bald eagle, a violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, according…
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Shares Heartwarming Wellness Check
Asheville, NC – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has highlighted a recent wellness check conducted after Hurricane Helene, emphasizing community care in challenging times. A report led deputies to believe a 94-year-old…
Disaster Relief Efforts Mobilized in South Carolina
Columbia, SC- Greg’s Grocery’s Serve & Connect recently organized a disaster relief packing event in response to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The event was held last week in Columbia, addressing the…
Harford County Deputies Deliver Supplies to Hurricane-Stricken North Carolina
Bel Air, MD – In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and surrounding areas, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office organized a voluntary effort to support affected communities.…
Henderson County Issues Travel Ban to Bat Cave Area Amid State of Emergency
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — Local authorities have restricted travel to the Bat Cave area following a modification to the county’s State of Emergency declaration, officials announced Wednesday. The order prohibits access to…
Cape May Firefighters Dispatch to Help North Carolina Hurricane Recovery Effort
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Two Cape May County firefighters have joined New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJTF1) in the ongoing search and rescue efforts in Asheville, N.C., following the devastation caused by…
North Carolina Hurricane Victims Could Soon Face Near-Freezing Overnight Weather, Here’s How to Help
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is collecting cold-weather items for survivors of Tropical Storm Helene, as temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s in the coming weeks. The…
Watch: Unmarked Helicopter Trashes Local Hurricane Aid Depot in North Carolina
Burnsville, NC — A helicopter allegedly destroyed Hurricane Helene recovery supplies at a local distribution site in Burnsville on Sunday evening. According to reports from local volunteers, the helicopter arrived shortly after…
Mother charged in death of child in Macon County
MACON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities have charged Yakeeva Latai Davis of Franklin, N.C., with one count of felonious murder following the death of a seven-year-old child. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office announced…