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Coastal Carolina University Implements Safety Enhancements After Student's Tragic Death

Coastal Carolina University Implements Safety Enhancements After Student's Tragic Death

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is collaborating with local and state officials to enhance safety along the Highway 544 corridor following the death of 21-year-old student Kalina Trent. Trent, from Montgomery, New Jersey, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident on August 16, during the university's move-in weekend. The crash occurred around 12:15 a.m. as Trent was attempting to cross Highway 544 near Elvington Loop. She was one of two students struck in the incident. Mauricio Palafox-Correa, 17, has been arrested and charged with felony DUI and two counts of hit-and-run with great bodily injury, and is currently held without bond. In response to this tragedy, CCU President James Winebrake announced immediate safety measures, including additional street lighting, increased law enforcement patrols, and the acceleration of a planned pedestrian overpass project. Over 300 people attended an honor walk at a Grand Strand hospital for Trent, who was an organ donor.

Intense Storms Cause Lightning Delay at Red Hat Amphitheater and Widespread Warnings Across Central North Carolina

Intense Storms Cause Lightning Delay at Red Hat Amphitheater and Widespread Warnings Across Central North Carolina

Intense storms impacted central North Carolina on Friday, leading to a lightning delay at the Jordan Davis concert at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh. The region experienced severe weather warnings, including tornado warnings in Moore, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties, which later expired. The National Weather Service also issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Wake and Durham counties, with threats of 60-mph wind gusts. Heavy rain and potential flooding were anticipated across central North Carolina, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert Day. In Raleigh, crews responded to a townhome fire along Wyatt Brook Way after a lightning storm, though it remains unclear if lightning directly caused the fire.

Signal Mountain Fire Chief Faces Scrutiny Over TikTok Video Mocking AOC's 'Hunting' Comment

Signal Mountain Fire Chief Faces Scrutiny Over TikTok Video Mocking AOC's 'Hunting' Comment

Larry Sloan, the Fire Chief of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, is facing criticism and disappointment from city officials over a TikTok video he posted on his personal account. The video, which has since been made private, poked fun at a comment made by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) during a voting rights rally in Montgomery. Ocasio-Cortez had called on Northerners to support Southern states against 'injustices' related to redistricting efforts, specifically criticizing a Supreme Court decision allowing Alabama to use a Republican-favored congressional map. In his TikTok, Chief Sloan responded by saying, 'Those of us in the South who hunt, we're gonna be pretty bored between now and dove season, duck season, deer season… We need something to hunt between the end of March and the first of November. You know. Now that you mention it. That's not a bad idea. Y'all pull up. This ought to be fun.' Town Manager Matthew Justice expressed disappointment, stating that the video's tone and messag...

Duncan Police Training Lieutenant Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run While Off-Duty

Duncan Police Training Lieutenant Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run While Off-Duty

Duncan Police Training Lt. Jarrod Bishop has been arrested and placed on administrative leave following a fatal hit-and-run incident. Investigators allege that Bishop, while off-duty, struck and killed 40-year-old David Setayesh, who was riding his bicycle along Highway 81 around 10 p.m. on Thursday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), Bishop allegedly drove onto the shoulder and hit Setayesh, then failed to stop at the scene. Bishop was booked into the Stephens County Jail on complaints of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of a fatal accident, and obstructing an officer, though he later bonded out. The OHP is leading the investigation. Setayesh's family expressed their grief, noting he was a father and a 'fierce protector.' This incident follows a separate event last year where Bishop was involved in choking a man during an OU football game, which the Duncan Police Department was investigating.

Family Seeks Answers After Veteran Cornell Carpenter Killed in South Holland Hit-and-Run

Family Seeks Answers After Veteran Cornell Carpenter Killed in South Holland Hit-and-Run

The family of Cornell Carpenter, a 59-year-old veteran from South Holland, is appealing for information following his death in a hit-and-run crash. Carpenter was found in the 100-block of East 173rd Street near the railroad tracks and a Babe Ruth baseball field sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Police believe he was struck by a vehicle and dragged for a distance. Investigators suggest the vehicle involved likely sustained front-end damage or broken lights. Carpenter's cousin, Brian Frazier, has publicly urged the driver to come forward, emphasizing that even if it was an accident, their cooperation would provide closure for the family. The South Holland police are actively investigating the incident and have asked anyone with information to contact them or submit an anonymous tip through their website.

High-Speed Car Crash in Inwood, Manhattan, Injures Three and Damages Multiple Vehicles

High-Speed Car Crash in Inwood, Manhattan, Injures Three and Damages Multiple Vehicles

A high-speed chain-reaction car crash occurred in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood on Thursday morning, resulting in three injuries and significant damage to multiple vehicles. The incident began just after 5:30 a.m. when a speeding Corvette, traveling eastbound on Sherman Avenue near West 204th Street, collided with a Mercedes-Benz. The impact caused the Mercedes to strike a parked moped. The Corvette also hit a 34-year-old pedestrian before crashing into a building. The two occupants of the Corvette and the pedestrian were transported to the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz fled the scene. Witnesses reported that the Corvette had been driving recklessly for over an hour prior to the crash. The NYPD is currently investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Pierce County by Suspected Drunk Driver at Red Light

Motorcyclist Killed in Pierce County by Suspected Drunk Driver at Red Light

A motorcyclist was killed in Pierce County, Washington, when a suspected drunk driver collided with his Harley-Davidson at a red light. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:15 p.m. on 94th Avenue E. in the South Hill area of Puyallup. According to Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carly Cappetto, the motorcyclist was stopped behind a sedan when the suspect's vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, failed to stop and crashed into the back of the motorcycle. The impact launched the rider approximately 20 feet forward, and the motorcycle was crushed between the two vehicles, resulting in the motorcyclist's immediate death. The suspect, who showed clear signs of intoxication and was confrontational with law enforcement, attempted to walk away from the scene before being arrested for DUI. The traffic unit of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and the suspect faces DUI charges with a vehicular homicide attachment.

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New Ohio cases of illness caused by cyclospora parasite fall again

New Ohio cases of illness caused by cyclospora parasite fall again

New cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the cyclospora parasite and leads to explosive diarrhea, continue to drop in Ohio.

74-Year-Old Man Dies After Pickup Truck Collision in Vancouver, Washington

74-Year-Old Man Dies After Pickup Truck Collision in Vancouver, Washington

A 74-year-old man in a wheelchair died after being struck by a pickup truck in Vancouver, Washington, on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of South Andresen Road and MacArthur Boulevard. According to the Vancouver Police Department, the driver of the pickup truck had stopped at a stop sign on westbound MacArthur and was proceeding through the intersection when the collision with the man in the crosswalk occurred. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His identity has not yet been publicly released. The pickup truck driver remained at the scene following the crash and cooperated with law enforcement officials. Police reported that there were no indications of impairment on the part of the driver. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further details have been provided at this time.

Chicago Police Dispatcher Robbed After Hit-and-Run Crash, Sustains Severe Injuries

Chicago Police Dispatcher Robbed After Hit-and-Run Crash, Sustains Severe Injuries

Victoria Mesarina, a Chicago police dispatcher with 26 years of service, was severely injured and subsequently robbed after being involved in a hit-and-run crash on July 3 near Douglass and Spaulding in North Lawndale. The unidentified driver reportedly blew a stop sign, causing Mesarina to crash into a gate. Cellphone video captured the incident, showing the driver fleeing the scene on foot and abandoning the vehicle. Mesarina sustained nine broken ribs, two spinal fractures, and a collapsed lung, requiring her to use a portable oxygen machine and undergo rehabilitation to relearn basic functions. While she was incapacitated and awaiting medical assistance, two bystanders stole her phone and wallet. These individuals were later apprehended by police. Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run driver, who claimed his car was stolen but did not file a police report, a claim Mesarina disputes. The community and her colleagues at OEMC have initiated fundraising efforts to help cover her medical expen...

Rochester Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on North Clinton Avenue

Rochester Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on North Clinton Avenue

A 39-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on North Clinton Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday night, according to the Rochester Police Department. Officers responded to the scene near Central Avenue, just north of the Inner Loop, around 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, police found the woman unresponsive in the roadway. She received treatment at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. A preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle involved in the incident struck the woman and then fled the scene without stopping. The Rochester Police Department is actively investigating the crash and is urging anyone with information to contact 911.