Vehicle crash causes power outage in Ohio
OHIO — More than 600 AEP Ohio customers are currently without electricity following an accident near the old Big Lots on Phillipi Road in Columbus, according to the utility company.AEP Ohio announced the outage on social media but did not release details about the cause of the accident or how long repairs may take.The company said crews are...
Several inches of snow expected across Illinois overnight
ILLINOIS — A large portion of Illinois, including communities from Galesburg to Danville and from Decatur to Mattoon, is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.The advisory affects central, east central and west central counties, including Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt,...
Measurable snowfall possible in areas of North Carolina Monday
NORTH CAROLINA — Another round of wintry weather is expected to develop across portions of North Carolina early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.While totals are generally expected to remain light, forecasters say some areas — particularly in the northwestern mountains near the Virginia border — could see 1 to 2 inches of accumulation.The highest totals...
Measurable snowfall possible in parts of Virginia Monday
VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service says confidence is growing that another round of accumulating snow will move into Virginia early Monday, bringing light but potentially travel-impacting snowfall to parts of the region.The developing system is expected to affect much of the lower Mid-Atlantic through Monday evening.Forecasters project that 1 to 2 inches of snow will fall across...
One person dead after motorcycle strikes pole in Florida
FLORIDA — A man was pronounced dead Saturday after his motorcycle crashed into a utility pole on State Road 62, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. near Methodist Church Road.Troopers said the westbound motorcyclist veered off the roadway, entered the north grass shoulder, and struck a utility pole. He died at the...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A southwest Charlotte man is facing a series of drug trafficking charges after police seized firearms, cash, and large quantities of drugs from his apartment.Authorities said the investigation began when CrimeStoppers received an anonymous tip claiming someone was selling drugs from an apartment on Yancey Road.Police executed a search warrant at the residence and arrested...
One person injured following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Both eastbound and westbound lanes of East Gate City Boulevard have reopened following a crash that resulted in serious injuries, according to the Greensboro Police Department.The collision occurred between Bennett Street and Reid Street.Guilford County EMS responded to the scene and transported one person to the hospital with critical injuries.Police have not released information...
One person dead, six injured following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A wrong-way driver was killed and six others, including an infant and five teenagers, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County on Friday evening, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.The collision occurred just before 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the intersection of Dover Road and North Liberty Church Road.Investigators said a 2011 Honda...
Missing man found dead in Alabama
ALABAMA — The search for a Scottsboro man missing since May ended tragically on Saturday. Authorities confirmed that 73-year-old James “Tobey” Jenkins, who had been unaccounted for since May 13, was found dead.Jenkins was last seen in the area of Poplar Street in Scottsboro.Police said no further details about the circumstances of his death are currently available, as...
One person dead after being struck by bus in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a passenger bus in Harrisburg on Saturday afternoon, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT.The collision occurred around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Cameron and Market Streets.Cameron Street was closed following the accident as Harrisburg City Police responded to the scene and began their investigation.No additional details about...
