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Newberry man sentenced to 4 decades for human trafficking
A Newberry man will spend the next 4 decades in prison after pleading guilty on federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 31 year old, Eric Rashun Jones entered guilty pleas to human trafficking conspiracy, witness tampering and other charges.
‘It’s disturbing’: Slain Saluda man’s family speaks after sentencing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One family is speaking out after learning their cousin’s killer who is behind bars is now facing another murder charge for someone else’s death. The body of 22-year-old Zonnie Cyrus was found on a secluded dirt road along Hiland Farm Road in Monetta. Zonnie was shot seven times.
South Carolina assisted living facility residents receive dozens of donations after fire
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — The Batesburg-Leesville community has come out in force to support residents impacted by a recent fire at an assisted living facility. Just one week ago, a section of the Generations of Batesburg-Leesville facility caught fire. First responders said there were no serious injuries, and all 52 people there escaped safely. However, the fire impacted 17 units at the facility and 21 women were displaced.
Saluda High band wins in honor of teacher killed in crash
SALUDA, S.C. (WIS) - Saluda High School continues to mourn the loss of their beloved band director and girls’ soccer coach Jennifer Wingate after she was killed in a crash back in January. Wingate’s memory lives on through the band and soccer team, who are continuing to push themselves...
Three shot in Newberry, one death
NEWBERRY — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, officers with the Newberry Police Department responded to a shooting incident around Emory Street near Hunt Street in the City of Newberry around 9:22 p.m. Once on scene, officers found three victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to Prisma...
Crashes kill pedestrian in Augusta, driver in Burke County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic accidents on Wednesday were deadly in both Augusta and Burke County. Other wrecks Thursday caused traffic problems in Edgefield County and Aiken. In Burke County. A driver, identified as Trevor James Michael Prevatt, 27 years old, from Temple, Ga., was thrown out of the vehicle...
County Council recognizes retiring employees
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Council held their biweekly meeting on Wednesday, April 17. Council recognized five employees for their dedication to Newberry County. Heather Chapman, who was unable to attend the meeting, was recognized for her five years working for the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office in the detention center.
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