Tag: Carolina

‘Raise the Age’ juvenile justice reforms altered by North Carolina Senate

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More youths accused of serious crimes in North Carolina would be automatically tried in adult court in legislation that advanced through the state Senate on Wednesday. The measure approved 41-4 reworks some of the bipartisan juvenile justice reforms approved by the General Assembly that ended in late 2019 the mandate that […]

North Carolina congressional runoff highlights Trump’s influence in GOP politics

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican primary runoff for a North Carolina congressional district on Tuesday could demonstrate yet again the strong influence former President Donald Trump has on GOP politics across the country. Voters will choose between attorneys Kelly Daughtry and Brad Knott in the runoff for the reconfigured 13th Congressional District. Daughtry finished […]

‘Armed and dangerous’ teenager wanted after shooting, South Carolina police say

The Batesburg-Leesville Police Department is searching for a Lexington County teenager it called “armed and dangerous,” following a recent shooting. Police said 18-year-old Batesburg-Leesville resident Da’Jae Wigfall is the wanted man, according to a Monday news release. On May 10, officers responded to a report of a shooting at 102 South Pine Street, according to […]

North Carolina granted funs to improve sewer infrastructure

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — North Carolina is receiving $543,000 in funding to help with stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The money was given through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ensuring safe stormwater measures helps in preventing contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways. “Sewer overflows […]

Teenager killed in shooting at racetrack in South Carolina, officials say

A teenager was killed in a shooting at a racetrack in South Carolina Saturday night, officials said. At about 8:30 p.m., the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said there was “a heavy law enforcement presence” at Ware Shoals Dragway following a shooting. That’s at 16924 U.S. 25 in Ware Shoals. According to the Laurens County Coroner’s […]

South Carolina man was shot in the head and killed, coroner says

A South Carolina man was killed Thursday night in a shooting, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. William J. Collins, a 56-year-old Aiken resident, was shot in the head and died at the scene, Coroner Darryl Ables said in a news release. No other injuries were reported. The shooting happened at about 6:50 p.m. […]