South Carolina Man Found Not Guilty in 2019 Case Where Wife Was Fatally Set on Fire

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. — A local man, Craig Anthony Lewis, was cleared of murder and arson charges in a court decision on Thursday after being accused of fatally burning his wife in 2019. A Colleton County jury deliberated for approximately two hours before delivering the verdict, as broadcasted live by Court TV. The case stemmed from a tragic incident in January 2019, when Lewis’s wife sustained severe burns covering 50% of her body. She was …

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North Carolina Sheriff Reveals Overestimation of Death Toll from Helene in Asheville Area by Up to 30

Asheville, N.C. — A significant clerical error in a western North Carolina county has led to a startling revelation regarding the number of fatalities attributed to Hurricane Helene last year, as announced by the local sheriff’s office. Officials in the county around Asheville admitted to an overcount in the death toll, initially inflated by as many as 30 deaths. The error was first detected during a routine review of records and later confirmed by county …

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Revised Figures Show Decrease in Hurricane Helene Death Toll in North Carolina County

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a significant revision of previously reported fatalities, officials in Buncombe County, the region encompassing Asheville, announced a substantial discrepancy in the death count from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported at 72, the death toll has been corrected to 42, aligning with state figures. This correction follows a reevaluation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, which revealed inconsistencies primarily due to initial assumptions that all deaths during the period of the storm were …

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Tragic End for 9-Year-Old Boy Shot in His Own Bed as South Carolina Community Seeks Justice

Sumter, SC — Tragedy struck in Sumter, South Carolina, where a nine-year-old boy succumbed to injuries days after being shot in his own home, which was peppered with gunfire. Local authorities confirmed on Wednesday that Gregory Robinson Jr. passed away at approximately 10:30 a.m. at Prisma Health Richland hospital in Columbia. According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, Gregory was fatally wounded early Monday morning while he was in bed. The incident involved multiple rounds …

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North Carolina Grapples with Rising Death Toll as State Officials Rally to Secure Additional Disaster Relief Funds

Raleigh, N.C. – In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina has reported a tragic toll of nearly 100 lives lost, with fatalities in the Southeast climbing to at least 230. Buncombe County, home to Asheville, emerged as one of the hardest hit areas, accounting for approximately 40 of the deaths. The majority of casualties occurred under ambiguous circumstances, though state evaluations have identified drowning and landslides as significant causes of …

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Hurricane Helene’s Havoc: Western North Carolina Battles Record Floods as Death Toll Rises and Recovery Efforts Intensify

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated Florida and the Southeastern United States, western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee are grappling with the aftermath as they shift from rescue to recovery. The hurricane, one of the deadliest to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, left a path of destruction, claiming at least 232 lives and leaving hundreds missing. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall to western North Carolina, with totals reaching between 15 and …

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Search Efforts Intensify in Western North Carolina as Hurricane Helene’s Toll Exceeds 150 Deaths

Asheville, NC — Search teams and cadaver dogs braved thick sludge and scattered rubble in western North Carolina’s mountainous regions on Tuesday, continuing their urgent quest to locate survivors and victims of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, notable for its ferocity, has so far claimed over 150 lives across the Southeast, with a significant number of fatalities reported in North Carolina alone. In the wake of the storm, emergency efforts have intensified with helicopters circumventing destroyed …

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South Carolina Man Charged with Wife’s Murder, Accused of Using Roommates to Conceal Crime

Pendleton, SC — A South Carolina man, 21-year-old Brandon Barnes, has been arrested and charged with murder following the disappearance and death of his 20-year-old wife, Jessica Barnes. Authorities reported that after weeks of investigation, they discovered Jessica’s body in a secluded wooded area in Pickens County on September 20. According to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office, she was strangled. Jessica was reported missing by her mother, Cecilia Varvara, on September 10. Varvara expressed growing …

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Carolina Panthers Welcome Home Local Star Caleb Farley Amid Personal Tragedy and Injury Setbacks

Charlotte, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their roster by signing local talent, Caleb Farley, to their practice squad. This move comes after Farley, a former top draft pick, underwent a tryout that demonstrated his readiness to return to the NFL despite recent challenges, both personal and professional. At 25 years old, Farley’s career has faced significant setbacks due to injuries. Selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the 2021 NFL …

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Tragic Plane Crash in North Carolina Results in Multiple Fatalities

Raleigh, N.C. — A tragic incident unfolded in North Carolina over the weekend as a single-engine airplane crashed, resulting in multiple fatalities. Authorities are currently investigating the accident, which exacerbated existing concerns about small aircraft safety in the region. The aircraft, which experienced the fatal descent on Saturday afternoon, was reported by local law enforcement officials who rushed to the crash site located in a remote area. The exact number of casualties has yet to …

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