Multiple schools in Pennsylvania announce closures for Wednesday
PENNSYLVANIA — School districts across Pennsylvania have announced a range of closings, delays and remote learning days for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as communities continue to contend with snow and hazardous winter conditions following a major storm. In the Philadelphia region, the School District of Philadelphia and many area Catholic and parochial schools will shift to virtual learning rather than hold in-person classes. Many districts in...
One person found dead in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — The National Park Service is leading an investigation after a man was found dead in the dunes along the eastern North Carolina coast, officials said.According to the National Park Service, a visitor to Cape Hatteras National Seashore discovered the body Sunday in the dunes south of off-road vehicle ramp two.Public Affairs Specialist Mike Barber said the case is not related to any active investigations in Dare...
Ten people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Ten people were arrested on drug-related charges this month following investigations by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, according to deputies.Authorities said the arrests resulted in the seizure of approximately 3.6 ounces of cocaine and less than one ounce each of methamphetamine and fentanyl.Those arrested and their charges include:Christian Blackman — felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of fentanyl, possession of drug...
18-year-old dead following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Marlboro County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man who died following a shooting Monday evening in Bennettsville.Coroner De’Aron Smith identified the victim as Towan Harrington, 18, of Bennettsville.The shooting occurred at the Bennetts Pointe Apartments along Cheraw Highway in Bennettsville. Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Larry Turner said Harrington sought help after suffering gunshot wounds but later died from his injuries.The Bennettsville Police Department is assisting...
One person found dead inside home in Florida, investigation underway
FLORIDA — The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating the death of a 4-year-old child who was found dead inside a home Tuesday afternoon, according to police.Officers were called to a residence off Tanglewood Drive Northeast around 3:30 p.m. after a 16-year-old returned home and discovered her younger brother unresponsive, Anthony Holloway said.Authorities said the child appeared to have been stabbed to death. The boy’s mother was also inside the...
Missing kayaker found dead in Florida
FLORIDA — The teenager who went missing during a kayaking accident earlier this month has been found dead, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said a civilian discovered the body of Elias Guillermo Lara Vargas on Clearwater Beach at approximately 7:40 a.m. Tuesday. The sheriff’s office confirmed the identification later that morning.Lara Vargas went missing on Jan. 18 after he and Savannah Ozer, 19, were thrown into...
I-69 in Indiana shut down following vehicle crash
INDIANA — All southbound lanes of Interstate 69 are closed Tuesday due to a crash in Fishers, according to authorities.The closure is in effect between State Road 37 and I-465. Traffic camera footage from the area showed multiple vehicles involved in the crash.No additional details about injuries or the cause of the crash were immediately available.Motorists are advised to avoid the area and...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — One person has died following a shooting Tuesday afternoon on the city’s west side, according to Sgt. James Fuqua with the Columbus Division of Police.Officers were dispatched around 3:20 p.m. to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of South Richardson Avenue, located in the South Central Hilltop neighborhood.Sgt. Fuqua said the victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but...
Two people sent to hospital following vehicle crash on I-275 in Ohio
OHIO — Traffic was severely disrupted Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving three semi-trucks shut down lanes of Interstate 275 in both directions.Authorities said the call came in around 3 p.m. reporting a crash on I-275 northbound between Kilby Road and the I-74 interchange. As a result of the crash, northbound lanes were closed indefinitely, while southbound traffic was reduced to a single lane.Two of the...
Two people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities responded to a crash involving an SUV and a utility van Tuesday afternoon in Greene County that left two people injured, according to officials.The crash was reported around 3 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 235 and Ludlow Road in Xenia Township. Deputies and troopers, including personnel from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, were dispatched to the scene.Investigators said an SUV...
