North Carolina governor approves Iryna’s Law amid criticism of Republican legislation
North Carolina’s “Iryna Law” Aims to Increase Bail for Violent Crimes North Carolina Governor Josh Stein officially enacted the “Iryna Law” on Friday. This legislation raises bail amounts for certain offenders and prohibits cashless bail for those committing violent crimes, a change prompted by the tragic deaths of Ukrainian evacuees in an incident on Charlotte’s […]
South Carolina Attorney General Calls for Democrat Prosecutor to Pursue Death Penalty in College Student Murder Case
South Carolina AG Calls for Death Penalty in Murder Case The Attorney General of South Carolina is pushing for the death penalty against a suspect charged with the murder of 22-year-old Logan Federico. This comes after the suspect, already with a troubling history of 39 arrests and 25 felony charges, was previously unconfined. 30-year-old Alexander […]
Ex-North Carolina congressman seeks election again — in a different state
Florida’s 2026 Congressional Race Heats Up As more candidates declare their intentions for the upcoming midterm election in 2026, the field for the Florida Capitol seat currently held by Byron Donald is becoming increasingly crowded. Madison Cawthorn, who represented North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District from 2021 to 2023, is officially jumping into the race to […]
Identities of three victims in North Carolina waterfront bar shooting released
Three victims have been named after a shooter opened fire at a crowded waterfront restaurant in North Carolina. Joy Rogers, 64, from Southport; Solomon Banjo, 36, from Charlottesville, Virginia; and Michael Durbin, 56, from Galena, Ohio, were killed during an attack led by a decorated Marine, Nigel Edge, on a US Fish Company restaurant in […]
Six beach houses fall down as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda strike the Atlantic coast of North Carolina.
Hurricane Impacts Beach Houses in North Carolina On October 1, 2025, six beach houses in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean due to the effects of Hurricanes Hambert and Imelda. Remarkably, five of these structures fell within just 45 minutes of each other in the afternoon, with the sixth succumbing later that same […]
Joy Rogers named as the victim in North Carolina restaurant shooting
Tragic Shooting in North Carolina Claims Life of Joy Rogers A mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina, claimed three lives on Saturday night, including Joy Rogers, a recently retired mother of three. Joy had relocated to Southport from California with her family just a year prior. Her husband, Lenny Rogers, shared his grief in a […]
Heartbroken father from North Carolina criticizes lenient crime policies at congressional hearing
Father Advocates for Tougher Crime Penalties A father from North Carolina, Stephen Federico, pushed for harsher penalties for criminals at a legislative hearing on Monday. He shared the heartbreaking story of his daughter, Logan, who was killed—a victim of violent crime, similar to the recent attack on the Charlotte Light Rail. Federico expressed his struggles, […]
Heartbroken father from North Carolina criticizes lenient crime policies at congressional hearing
Father Advocates for Criminal Justice Reform in North Carolina A father from North Carolina strongly advocated for harsher punishments for criminals during a legislative hearing on Monday. He shared the devastating loss of his daughter, who, he said, was killed repeatedly by offenders—similar to the recent incident involving the Charlotte Light Rail. Stephen Federico emotionally […]
Kentucky running back accidentally strikes South Carolina QB’s grandfather with football during touchdown celebration
Kentucky faced off against South Carolina, with running back Seth McGowan scoring the Wildcats’ only touchdown in a 35-13 loss at Williams Blythe Stadium. After making a 20-yard touchdown run, McGowan got a bit carried away and threw the ball into the stands, where it unexpectedly hit the grandfather of South Carolina quarterback Lanolis Sellers. […]
North Carolina family reflects on Helene a year after their home was flooded by the storm
The WNC Family Reflects on the Year Post-Hurricane Helen Nearly a year has passed since Hurricane Helen wreaked havoc in western North Carolina. Many families, including the Kiel family, faced significant losses, including their homes, vehicles, and jobs due to the severe destruction. In Burnsville, North Carolina, the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, which was downgraded […]