Inmate dead following suspected homicide at South Carolina prison
SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina prison inmate serving time for drug-related convictions has died in what officials say is a suspected homicide.The South Carolina Department of Corrections confirmed that 46-year-old Luis Antonio Maldanado died Tuesday while incarcerated at Turbeville Correctional Institution. Officials said Maldanado was found unresponsive inside the facility.The death is being investigated as a homicide by the Department...
One person arrested for murdering woman in Ohio
OHIO — A man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a woman Tuesday afternoon in the Evanston neighborhood of Cincinnati.According to the Cincinnati Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Hewitt Avenue around 2:50 p.m. after receiving a report of a suspicious death. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from...
One person arrested after stealing vehicle from garage and then crashing it in Ohio
OHIO — A Lorain man was arrested early Wednesday morning after police say he stole a vehicle from a garage and later crashed it near Lake Erie.According to the Lorain Police Department, officers were called to a home on the city’s east side shortly after 7 a.m. after a resident reported that a running vehicle had been stolen from...
One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — A Fostoria woman was seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Hancock County, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the crash occurred at the intersection of State Route 12 and Township Road 218, southwest of Fostoria. Authorities identified the injured pedestrian as 42-year-old Miranda Wildman of Fostoria.Investigators said a vehicle driven...
Thousands without power in Florida
FLORIDA — Thousands of Florida residents are without electricity Wednesday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.com, as scattered outages were reported across several parts of the state.As of the latest update early Wednesday, approximately 5,221 customers were reported without power statewide out of more than 11.7 million customers being tracked. The outages were spread across multiple counties, with no...
Schools in Mississippi to close multiple days in January
MISSISSIPPI — December 30, 2025 — Schools across Mississippi will be closed on several days in January as students and staff observe national holidays, district officials confirm.New Year’s Day ClosureAll public schools in the state will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day. Although this date falls during the holiday break for many districts, school...
The possibility of measurable snowfall in North Carolina in January
NORTH CAROLINA — While North Carolina is better known for mild winters, measurable snowfall is possible in the state during January based on long-term weather records.Historical data from the National Weather Service shows that January is typically the coldest month of the year in North Carolina, making it the most likely time for snow when winter storms move through...
Measurable snowfall likely in Pennsylvania through Thursday
PENNSYLVANIA — A winter weather advisory remains in effect for much of western Pennsylvania as snow is expected to create hazardous travel conditions from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.The National Weather Service said the advisory will be in place from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday for several Pennsylvania counties, including Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong,...
Several inches of snow possible in Ohio through Thursday
OHIO — A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of northeast Ohio as lake-effect snow is expected to impact the region beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into early Thursday morning.The National Weather Service in Cleveland said the advisory will be in place from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday for Lorain, Medina, Wayne, Stark and Mahoning counties. Forecasters expect 3...
Multiple people arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith announced that multiple people from across the United States have been arrested following a months-long investigation in the Empire community.According to Sheriff Smith, the investigation focused on a campground located near York Mountain Road and Blackberry Ridge Road. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and the...
