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Unofficial Results Signal New Leadership for Plymouth City Council with Spoonheim, Nelson, and Aldrich Set to Serve

Unofficial Results Signal New Leadership for Plymouth City Council with Spoonheim, Nelson, and Aldrich Set to Serve

Plymouth residents who cast their ballots in the recent 2024 General Election have paved the way for the future complexion of their City Council. With the polls closed and the tallies in, three candidates stand ready to claim seats at the helm of local governance. These early results, while still needing official ratification, showcase the...

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Republican Jerry Sheridan Wins Maricopa County Sheriff Election, Restoring GOP Leadership Post-Arpaio Era

Republican Jerry Sheridan Wins Maricopa County Sheriff Election, Restoring GOP Leadership Post-Arpaio Era

Maricopa County has elected Jerry Sheridan as its new sheriff. Sheridan, a Republican, won the race, bringing GOP leadership back to the county for the first time since Joe Arpaio’s tenure. His rival, Democrat Tyler Kamp, conceded the race and expressed appreciation to his supporters on Twitter, according to FOX 10 . After leading narrowly...

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South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to $1.7 Million Embezzlement Scheme

South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to $1.7 Million Embezzlement Scheme

A South Carolina woman has admitted to carrying out an embezzlement scheme and amassing over $1.7 million from her employer. Kristin Turney, a 54-year-old resident of Catawba, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in federal court as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina . Details furnished by...

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Memphis Security Guard Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting at Chickasaw Place Apartments

Memphis Security Guard Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting at Chickasaw Place Apartments

A security guard has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a shooting incident at a Binghamton apartment complex, according to the Memphis Police Department. The guard, identified as 30-year-old Rickey Hines Jr., is accused of firing multiple shots at a man who was attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. The incident,...

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Wake County Launches Lock. Call. Live. Campaign to Promote Gun Safety and Mental Health Awareness

Wake County Launches Lock. Call. Live. Campaign to Promote Gun Safety and Mental Health Awareness

Wake County is taking a stand on gun safety and mental health with their new public awareness initiative called Lock. Call. Live. Launched just days before Veterans Day, the campaign focuses on sharing stories from suicide survivors, emphasizing the importance of securely storing firearms and accessing mental health support. According to the Wake County announcement,...

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Orlando’s Downtown Bounces Back: Curfew Lifted Ahead of Jam-Packed Weekend With Sports, Concerts, and Festivals

Orlando’s Downtown Bounces Back: Curfew Lifted Ahead of Jam-Packed Weekend With Sports, Concerts, and Festivals

Downtown Orlando is poised for a vibrant weekend after the lifting of a curfew imposed in the wake of a deadly mass shooting during Halloween festivities. Two were killed, and nine others were injured in the tragic incident, which led city officials to take immediate action. Last Thursday, the state of emergency was ended just...

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Ohio Man Charged with Kidnapping After Stepdaughter Found Safe, AMBER Alert in Columbus Canceled

Ohio Man Charged with Kidnapping After Stepdaughter Found Safe, AMBER Alert in Columbus Canceled

An AMBER Alert concerning the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl in Columbus, Ohio, was issued and subsequently canceled yesterday after the child was found safe. Shane Steven Smith, 48, was arrested and charged with kidnapping. The investigation revealed that Smith, the girl’s stepfather, had allegedly planned to take her to another state to “start a...

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Chicago Rapper “Lil Zay Osama” Sentenced to 14 Months for Illegal Machinegun Possession in Brooklyn

Chicago Rapper “Lil Zay Osama” Sentenced to 14 Months for Illegal Machinegun Possession in Brooklyn

Chicago rapper Isaiah Dukes, also known by his stage name “Lil Zay Osama,” has been hit with a 14-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of possessing a machinegun. United States District Judge Nina R. Morrison delivered the verdict as well as a $10,000 fine at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, setting a tough...

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Two Shelby County Corrections Deputies Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Jail

Two Shelby County Corrections Deputies Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs into Jail

In recent developments within the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), two corrections deputies have been indicted on charges of smuggling drugs into the county jail. The deputies, 30-year-old Joshua Williams and 31-year-old Lillie Pittman, face serious allegations that include bribery of a public servant, possession of contraband in a penal facility, and possession of marijuana...