Mountain lion sightings reported in South Carolina despite said extinction
SOUTH CAROLINA — Reports of mountain lion sightings continue to be made across South Carolina, despite wildlife officials maintaining that the species has been absent from the state for more than a century.Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas or panthers, once inhabited South Carolina and much of the southeastern United States. However, hunting, habitat loss and expanding human...
The possibility of a Buc-ee’s opening in Iowa
IOWA — As Buc-ee’s continues expanding across the Midwest and eastern United States, Iowa remains one of the larger states without a location from the Texas-based travel center chain. While no Iowa projects have been announced, the company’s recent growth strategy suggests the Hawkeye State could eventually become a target for future expansion.Buc-ee’s has steadily moved northward in recent...
The possibility of another Buc-ee’s opening in Alabama
ALABAMA — Alabama already has multiple Buc-ee’s locations, including stores in Leeds, Auburn and Athens. Those travel centers provide coverage along Interstate 20, Interstate 65 and Interstate 85, helping establish Alabama as one of the company's key markets in the Southeast.However, as Buc-ee’s continues expanding across the country, there are still several areas of Alabama that could potentially support...
Over 70 people arrested following police operation in Virginia
VIRGINIA — More than 70 people were arrested during a three-day targeted enforcement operation in Richmond, according to the Richmond Police Department.Police announced Tuesday that the operation focused on the Rocketts Landing and Jefferson Park areas following ongoing complaints from residents about illegal activity, excessive noise, reckless driving, trespassing and other quality-of-life concerns.According to authorities, officers arrested 73 people...
One person arrested after traffic stop ends in drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man is facing multiple drug and weapons charges after police discovered illegal drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop in Greer.According to the Greer Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 101 and Interstate 85 after observing a vehicle displaying an improper license plate.During the stop, officers developed probable...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A pedestrian has died after being struck by a minivan in Greensboro, according to the Greensboro Police Department.Officers responded to a collision on South Elm-Eugene Street between East Meadowview Road and West Carteret Road on the evening of June 6. Investigators said a minivan was traveling on South Elm-Eugene Street when it struck a pedestrian who...
One person dead following shooting incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — At least one person is dead following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the Fern Creek area of Louisville, according to authorities.The shooting was reported around 3:15 p.m. in the 5600 block of Oxford Court, Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Aaron Ellis said. The location is within an apartment complex near Bardstown Road and Fern Creek Park.Police said...
Three people injured after tree falls on vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — Three people were injured after strong thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall onto a vehicle in Logan County over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of County Road 5 and Township Road 191 in Liberty Township.Officials said thunderstorm winds knocked over a tree, which then...
One person found dead at rest area in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead Tuesday morning at a rest area along U.S. 30 in Richland County.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to the eastbound U.S. 30 rest area near Mansfield at approximately 6:15 a.m. on June 9.When troopers arrived, they found a woman unresponsive and lying next to her...
One person dead, two arrested following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 14-year-old girl was killed and two adults are facing charges after a crash in Montgomery County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened just before 8 p.m. on June 5 on Moccasin Creek Road near Deep Water Trail.Investigators determined a white Lexus was traveling west when it lost control, ran...
