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Bond denied for suspect in shooting that kills 1, injures 9

ANDERSON, SC – Tiyelle Hollings, 18, appeared in court Monday on charges related to a mass shooting that shattered a Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County. Denied bond, Hollings remains in custody as the community grapples with the aftermath. The charges include the murder of Laporshia Cobb, a 35-year-old mother, killed in what authorities described as a chaotic scene. The shooting occurred at a VFW post rented for the event near Anderson Regional Airport, where ten …

Six Teens Charged Following Woman’s Fatal Shooting

LANCASTER, SC – A grim incident has shaken Lancaster County as six individuals, including a 13-year-old boy, face serious charges in connection with a woman’s murder. The charges emerged after a 40-year-old woman, identified as Larisha Thompson, was found dead in her vehicle, prompting an intense investigation by local authorities. The case unfolded when Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to investigate a burglary at a local Kmart on April 30. During their probe, they …

South Carolina College Student’s Killer Has Lengthy Criminal History

COLUMBIA, SC – In a chilling turn of events, a young college student’s life was abruptly ended in Columbia, South Carolina, over the weekend. The victim, 22-year-old Logan, was simply visiting friends when she became the target of a senseless act of violence. The suspect, Alexander Dickey, age 30, has a notorious reputation as a career criminal. On the night of the crime, he reportedly burglarized two homes, ultimately confronting Logan and shooting her fatally. …

South Carolina School Bus Crash Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

CHESTER, SC – A devastating bus accident in South Carolina has left a community in mourning after a tire blowout caused a middle school bus to overturn, resulting in the death of one student and injuries to several others. The incident took place approximately 40 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, as students were returning from a field trip. First responders were quick to arrive at the scene, where the overturned bus lay across the …

Georgia Walmart Shooting: Deadly Rampage Stuns Community

COVINGTON, GA – A harrowing sequence of shootings unfolded in Newton County, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and leaving one person critically injured. The violent spree began at a Walmart on Salem Road and ended at a nearby residence, with the suspect apprehended in South Carolina following an intense manhunt. The tragic events began around 1:30 a.m. when a male Walmart employee, working during the closed hours, retrieved a gun from his vehicle …

South Carolina Woman Dies in Domestic Violence Attack

ORANGEBURG, SC – A South Carolina woman lost her life on Monday after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire, admitting to deputies that he poured gasoline on her. The tragic incident unfolded in Orangeburg County, leaving the community in shock and raising concerns about domestic violence. The accused, a 60-year-old man, is now facing charges of murder and arson. Authorities arrested him after he received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. The …