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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - The first person charged under Richland County’s hate crime ordinance was sentenced Thursday afternoon to federal prison. Jonathan Andrew Felkel was charged under the
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Just weeks after signs designating part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway were installed, they are coming down.
A man accused of threatening to kill his family with a machete last weekend spoke to News 2 about the incident that landed him in the Dickson County Jail.
What This Story Is AboutA judge has denied the appeal for a new trial in the case of Zach Adams, the man convicted in the 2011 murder of nursing student Holly Bobo. Why It MattersBobo, a 20-year-old nursing student, disappeared in April 2011 and got national attention. For ContextZach Adams, the ...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) — A worker died Wednesday after a “bundle of steel beams” collapsed onto him at a steel service center in North Charleston, authorities said.Authorities responded to Allied Crawford Steel around 10 a.m. regarding an industrial accident. Upon arrival, they f...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office investigators say a months-long investigation revealed he was distributing cocaine in the area, including to students at Louisiana State University.Jordan Cole Langlois, 35, was booked into ...
A proposed development in 12South is drawing pushback from neighbors who say it could change the area's character and shift an already challenging parking situation onto more neighborhood streets.
Several of Hendersonville's busiest roads and intersections are slated for major upgrades after the city secured millions.
The City of Westmoreland has spent days under a boil water notice after a water main break occurred Tuesday. Officials said the notice is purely a precaution, but a number of residents feel the situation was poorly communicated.
Republican gubernatorial candidate, including Sen. Marsha Blackburn addressed several issues at the top of Tennessee voters' minds, ahead of Election Day for the state and federal primary elections.
A Tennessee court ruled Friday that the state must tell death row inmate Darrell Hines whether it intends to use Dr. Mark Fowler.
Checkout costs continue to rise at grocery stores, and a new study shows that across the nation, more Americans are cutting back on spending at the store as a way to save money.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) – One of the teens accused of killing five people and injuring two others in a mass shooting in East St. Louis appeared in court for the first time on those charges.At 16 years old, Ja’ymier Davis is facing 12 charges as an adult, including five counts of fir...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada has blanketed Washington, Chicago and Detroit. The Environmental Protection Agency described them as the three cities the most polluted major cities in the world.In Washington, the air quality has reached “Code Purple” — ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials Friday with fines, penalties and prison time if they do not comply with the Trump administration’s election security plan.The warning came one day after President Donald Trump said in a...
What This Story Is AboutA judge has ordered that the state of Tennessee must tell the next death row inmate scheduled for execution if he will have the same doctor in the botched attempt of Tony Carruthers. Why It MattersDuring Carruthers’ attempted execution in May, Dr. Mark Fowler was unable to...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - The first person charged under Richland County’s hate crime ordinance was sentenced Thursday afternoon to federal prison. Jonathan Andrew Felkel was charged under the county’s hate crime ordinance and prosecuted in federal court. He pleaded guilty to violating the...
One Metro Councilmember has introduced legislation to require disclosure of the use of algorithmic pricing in Nashville stores.
What This Story Is AboutWestmoreland, Tennessee, has been under a boil water notice since Tuesday, impacting residents and businesses across the city.Why It MattersThe notice has forced businesses to close and cut into revenue while residents wait for safe water access to resume.What Happens Next...
What This Story Is AboutChris Johnson’s brother Dereck is speaking publicly for the first time about the family’s experience since Chris revealed his ALS diagnosis, describing the difficulty of keeping it secret and the wave of community support that followed.Why It MattersThe Johnson family’s ac...
A Tennessee man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he solicited child sexual abuse material from minors in Tennessee & across the states.
What This Story Is AboutDC Blox has closed on the purchase of property next to the Nashville Zoo where the company has proposed building a data center.Why It MattersThe sale is a major development in debate involving the Zoo, Metro leaders, and people living in neighborhoods nearby. What Happens ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Indycar racing is back in Nashville this weekend. The Music City Grand Prix kicks off on Saturday at the Nashville Superspeedway. Event organizers said that this will be the third consecutive year that Vintage Indy will be a part of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand...
What This Story Is AboutA Tennessee man was arrested and charged in connection to an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material via KIK.Why It MattersDuncan Redmond was arrested for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.What Happens NextThe investigation into Redmond’s...
Early voting is underway across Tennessee ahead of the Aug. 6 state and federal primaries, and there are some big races on the ballot.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — The fifth and final family member exposed to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio will be removed from life support Friday, the family said.Four other family members have already died in the tragedy.Family members have identified the five victims as:Stone “Stoner” ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A busted fire hydrant in Nashville was seen sending water gushing into the air on Friday afternoon. Metro Water told WSMV4 that the fire hydrant, located on James Robertson Parkway, was hit by a vehicle. Video of the hydrant shows water spewing into the air on the side o...
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A 38-year-old driver has been arrested after three people, including a baby, were seriously hurt in a rollover crash in Oregon on Thursday morning.According to Oregon State Police, the crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 84 near mi...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As the U.S. sees one of its worst tick seasons on record, doctors in Tennessee are urging residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that this record-breaking tick season is leaving more Americans with...
What This Story Is AboutCheatham County Schools is addressing the concerns of parents after announcing an increase in prices for school meals.Why It MattersAccording to the last time the school district did this in 2022, parents will be paying 25 cents more per meal.What Happens NextThe new price...
One of the greatest players in Tennessee Titans history is headed to the franchise’s Ring of Honor.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A married couple in Florida was killed nearly a week ago when a tree fell on their car during a storm.The Tallahassee Police Department identified the victims as Patti Haller, 63, and Steve Haller, 65. Police said a large tree fell directly on the front seat a...
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA/Gray News) — Three people were arrested after investigators said a man’s body was hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months.Rapid City police responded Tuesday afternoon to the Roadway Inn after receiving a report of a dead body in a room.Officers found the bod...
ABILENE, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A father in Kansas was charged with murder after his 2-year-old son died in a house fire, according to authorities.The arrested man was identified as 33-year-old James Bradley Crump.Officials said the fire was reported around 5:48 p.m. on Jan. 26. When deputies ar...
Johnson will be honored during a ceremony at halftime of the Titans' season opener against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 13.
What This Story Is AboutA Cumberland County business has been advertising after-school care, but officials say they never received approval to offer the service.Why It MattersParents have paid fees and deposits to hold slots for their children for the upcoming school year. However this facility h...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Mississippi authorities are investigating a shooting where a mother was shot in the leg while protecting her young son.According to the Jackson Police Department, the woman was driving home Friday at about 4:30 a.m. when a person believed to be in a burgundy Hond...
What This Story Is AboutA Tennessee man is accused of targeting minors on social media and then paying them in exchange for receiving sexually exploitative videos. Why It MattersThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested Tristan Hicks following an investigation, but they are asking for more i...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is looking to ramp up the state’s site and building efforts. This comes as Gov. Beshear has awarded millions of dollars to assist in the development. At the end of June, Gov. Beshear announced more than $6.1M was approved to support f...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.Yang’s case is listed as “pending,” according to online ...
Rutherford County, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to welcome the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
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