One person found dead behind business in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — An elderly man was found dead Monday behind a business in Lancaster County, and authorities are investigating the case as a homicide.According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a parking lot behind The Designers Marketplace on Yarborough Road in Fort Mill on Monday, Jan. 5. The victim, a 74-year-old man who has not yet been...
Chickenpox outbreak reported at North Carolina elementary school
NORTH CAROLINA — Four cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Fairview Elementary School, according to Buncombe County Health and Human Services.In a statement from Buncombe County Schools, officials said the first cases were identified beginning Dec. 5. Under guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, three cases meet the definition of a chickenpox outbreak. As of Jan. 6, a...
One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — More than 34 grams of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop earlier this month in Grady County, according to the Grady County Sheriff’s Office.Officials said the stop occurred Jan. 5 when a GCSO deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 112 for a headlight violation. During the stop, deputies searched the vehicle and discovered more than 34...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — A man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in rural Williams County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash was reported just before 7:30 a.m. on County Road I, east of County Road 10 in Superior Township. Investigators determined that a truck was parked in the eastbound lane of County Road I...
$4 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — The new year started on a high note for a lottery player in Butler County after a $4 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in the area.According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Gordon's Mini Mart, located on Rochester Road in Cranberry Township.Lottery officials said the ticket matched all five white balls drawn on Jan. 2...
Police discover nearly 200 dogs living in poor conditions in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A complaint about loose dogs in Lee County led authorities to the discovery of a large number of animals living in poor conditions, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Jim Johnson said a Plantersville resident contacted the sheriff’s office on Monday to report that a group of dogs had come onto her property and attacked another dog....
One person arrested after police chase ends in crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — A police chase ended near the McDonald’s at the corner of Victory Drive and Montgomery Street, where a suspect is now in custody, officials confirmed.According to authorities, the incident involved an individual driving a stolen vehicle who fled from police before being apprehended in the area. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Savannah Police Department, the Chatham...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Sylvania Township Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who has not been seen since Monday.According to a Facebook post from the department, 14-year-old David Cherry left his residence without permission at approximately 5 p.m. Monday. Police said he was last seen wearing a green puffer jacket, gray sweatpants, white tennis shoes,...
Police searching for missing man in Ohio
OHIO — Cleveland Police Department District 2 is asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered missing man believed to frequent the west side of the city.Police said 64-year-old George Jones was reported missing and may be in need of assistance. Jones is described as a Black man who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs approximately 230...
Police seize large amount of drugs from residence in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Paulding County District Attorney's Office announced this week that more than $260,000 in drugs, cash, and property has been seized and forfeited following a long-running investigation into a locally known “drug house” in the Dallas area.According to the District Attorney’s Office, the case began more than two years ago when the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force and the Paulding County Sheriff’s...
