Tag: Carolina
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South Carolina agency investigates Alex Murdaugh jury tampering claims
Investigation Launched into Alleged Juror Tampering in Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Trial South Carolina officials have initiated an investigation into allegations of juror tampering in the trial of Alex Murdaugh for the murder of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, in June 2021. Murdaugh’s defense lawyers have raised concerns about the trial clerk’s actions and have…
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Shark bites South Carolina surfer’s face at popular Florida beach, officials say
Surfer Bitten by Shark at Popular Florida Beach A routine morning surf session took a dramatic turn when a 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina had a face-to-face encounter with a shark at New Smyrna beach, east of Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, leaving the surfer with a bite to the…
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North Carolina public school students performing better on standardized tests but still below pre-COVID levels
Due to school interruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, students across the U.S. have been failing to meet certain academic expectations. However, standardized test scores across North Carolina have been gradually improving over the years on subjects such as math, reading, science, and English. The 2022-23 test scores, which showed that 53.6% of North Carolina’s…
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Construction temporarily halted due to wetland permit delay on $2B electric vehicle plant in South Carolina
Construction Pause Halts $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Plant in South Carolina Construction work on a cutting-edge $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Carolina, backed by Volkswagen Group, has hit a temporary snag. This ambitious project aims to resurrect a brand that laid the foundation for today’s SUVs. State and local authorities have put…
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Family ‘outraged’ by North Carolina man’s plea after he claimed girlfriend fell in beach town bathtub
Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Girlfriend’s Death Last week in a North Carolina courtroom, a man named John “Jay” Curtis Tolson faced the final day of his trial. He was seen smiling as he pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter charge related to his girlfriend’s death in 2020, according to local reports. The Dare…
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Suspended ‘Doctor’ Interpreter Behind Months of North Carolina Sexual Assaults: Police
Alleged Impersonation and Assault Case Unveiled: North Carolina Interpreter Accused A troubling case has emerged in North Carolina, as an interpreter affiliated with the state health department is alleged to have posed as a doctor and sexually assaulted at least seven women during fraudulent home exams. The individual at the center of this investigation, Daniel…
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South Carolina Woman Arrested with Nearly 1.5K Grams of Fentanyl
South Carolina Woman Arrested with 1,500 Grams of Fentanyl A South Carolina woman is behind bars after authorities discovered a significant amount of fentanyl during a recent operation focused on drug-related activities. The arrest of Katelin Lee Abernathy, a 25-year-old resident of Spartanburg, has drawn attention to the ongoing battle against drug trafficking. On Thursday,…
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South Carolina Officer Jailed for Smuggling Contraband in Cake
Employee Fired and Arrested for Smuggling Contraband Inside Cake at SC Prison In a surprising turn of events, a recent hire at the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) finds herself facing legal trouble and unemployment after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into a prison facility. The method used for hiding the prohibited items? Baking…
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Police: Shooting Justified as SC Student Entered Wrong House
Tragic Shooting of College Student Ruled Justified Under South Carolina Law A heart-wrenching incident has unfolded in South Carolina, where a college student’s fatal shooting has been deemed lawful under the state’s Stand Your Ground law. This law permits residents to protect themselves and their property using firearms. The Columbia Police Department (CPD) decided not…