Police attempting to identify two theft suspects in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Statesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two individuals who are considered persons of interest in an ongoing theft investigation.Police have released limited information about the case and have not yet identified the individuals involved. Investigators are continuing to work to determine the circumstances surrounding the reported theft.Anyone with information that could assist the...
Gas leak forces closure of multiple businesses in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Officials in Old Fort are warning residents and motorists to avoid part of Catawba Avenue as emergency crews respond to a reported gas leak.According to McDowell County Emergency Management, crews are currently on scene addressing the gas leak on Catawba Avenue. Authorities said some businesses along the roadway have already been asked to evacuate as a precaution.Emergency...
Two people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two Western North Carolina men are facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop earlier this month in McDowell County, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.The traffic stop occurred on Jan. 18 along Parker Padgett Road after deputies observed traffic violations. Investigators said the driver, 66-year-old Lawrence Glenn Pennington Jr., was operating the vehicle without...
Law enforcement increases presence at multiple schools in North Carolina following threat
NORTH CAROLINA — Additional law enforcement officers will be stationed at four Nash County schools on Wednesday after a social media threat prompted an investigation, according to Nash County Public Schools.Red Oak Elementary School, Red Oak Middle School, Northern Nash High School, and Rocky Mount High School each announced there will be an “increased law enforcement presence on campus” while...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A man in his 40s was injured in a shooting early Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to the scene around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Magnolia Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim was transported...
Multiple schools in Texas announce closures for Wednesday
TEXAS — A number of school districts across Texas have announced closures and delayed openings for Wednesday amid lingering hazardous conditions from a recent winter storm that brought snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures to parts of the state. The weather event, part of a broader North American winter storm system, has left roads slick and travel unsafe in some regions. In North Texas, several...
Multiple schools in Oklahoma announce closures for Wednesday
OKLAHOMA — A number of school districts across Oklahoma have announced closures, virtual learning days and schedule changesfor Wednesday as lingering winter weather impacts continue to make travel unsafe in many areas following a recent snow and ice event. In the Oklahoma City metro area, several large districts confirmed that classes are canceled Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions. Oklahoma City Public Schools announced that all classes, activities and athletic events...
Multiple schools in Arkansas announce closures for Wednesday
ARKANSAS — A number of school districts across Arkansas will remain closed Wednesday as hazardous road conditions and lingering effects from the recent winter storm continue to impact the state, officials said.Districts in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley confirmed that classes will be canceled for a third consecutive day due to unsafe travel conditions, icy roads and the inability to clear school grounds and bus routes,...
Multiple schools in Illinois announce closures for Wednesday
ILLINOIS — Many schools throughout southern and central Illinois are closed or holding e-learning days Wednesday as communities continue to deal with the effects of a weekend winter storm and lingering hazardous conditions. Closures and Remote Instruction:Districts in southern Illinois announced that classes will not be held in school buildings Wednesday, with many opting for e-learning or full closures: Akin Grade School — e-learning dayAnna-Jonesboro High School — e-learning dayBenton...
Multiple schools in Louisiana announce closures for Wednesday
LOUISIANA — Several school districts in Louisiana are adjusting operations for Wednesday as lingering winter weather impactscontinue to affect travel and safety across parts of the state following recent extreme cold and ice conditions. In the Shreveport area, **Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish schools and sites will be closed Wednesday due to severe winter weather and hazardous road conditions, officials said. Webster Parish Schools, DeSoto Parish Schools and Sabine Parish...
