CRIME & SAFETY
Fairfield County crash leaves 1 dead after truck hits bicyclist
RIDGEWAY, S.C. (WIS) - One person is dead following a crash on SC Highway 34 Monday evening, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). The crash occurred at around 7:30 p.m. near Autumn Drive about 3 miles east of Ridgeway. Officials said a 2022 truck which was towing a...
73-year-old man riding bicycle killed in collision with truck in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A man is dead after authorities said he was struck and killed while riding a bicycle. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said 73-year-old George Christensen of Countryside Illinois was riding along Highway 34 in Ridgeway on Monday, April 22. Hill said Christensen was traveling west...
Fairfield County man threatened to drag public officials 'out of their households,' DOJ says
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man has been sentenced to prison after making threats to public officials, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) The DOJ says the FBI received multiple complaints concerning a man's social media post. According to the DOJ,...
Man found dead near Leesburg and Garners Ferry intersection identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man whose body was found near the intersection of Leesburg Road and Garners Ferry Road on Monday has been identified, according to the Richland County Coroner's Office. Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the victim as 25-year-old Philip Edelmayer. Around 8 am Monday, Edelmayer's body...
72-year-old Camden man dies in motorcycle accident
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A man died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Camden. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, Kershaw County 911 received a call at 11:57 a.m. about a motorcycle accident on Tickle Hill Road. West said 72-year-old Herman Parker, of Camden, was riding a 2002...
Camden Police seek clues in months-long burglary spree
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect remains at-large following several burglaries in the Camden area. The suspect shown in recently released surveillance photos is believed to have pushed in air conditioning units or broke the front glass doors to gain entry to the business. ALSO | Parents concerned about...
Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christensen killed by truck driver in South Carolina
As a longtime bicycle courier, and one of Chicago's most adventurous bike riders and writers, George Christensen did extensive cycling trips in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. These included biking the length of three continents and one subcontinent, India. Starting in 2001, he eloquently documented his travels on his well-read blog, George the Cyclist.
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