Tragic Toll Rises: Hurricane Helene Claims Three More Lives in Aiken County, Total Deaths Now Seven

Aiken County, SC — Hurricane Helene has been confirmed as the cause of three additional deaths in Aiken County, raising the storm’s fatal toll to seven since its onset last Friday. The newly reported fatalities further underscore the havoc wreaked by the hurricane, which continues to affect various parts of the county. Local authorities and the Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the victims and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Among the new fatalities is a …

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Mass Shootings: Spike in 2023 with Second-Highest Total in US History

Florida experienced 30 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This is a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings recorded in both 2021 and 2022. Nationwide, the United States saw a total of 656 mass shootings in 2023, the second-highest number in history, following 690 in 2021 and surpassing 647 in 2022. The Gun Violence Archive reported an 8-10% overall decrease in deaths and injuries from gun violence in 2023. However, …

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