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A man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to the murder of a 13-year-old girl in Lumberton, North Carolina. Michael McLellan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges related to the death of Hania Aguilar, who was taken from her driveway in November 2018. In addition to the murder charge, McLellan also accepted responsibility for two separate attacks on other individuals in 2016 and 2018. After his guilty plea, he received a sentence of life imprisonment without the chance of parole. Lumberton police reported that McLellan confessed to kidnapping Aguilar and later disposing of her body. Her remains…

Fred Harris, a notable figure in American politics and a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, passed away at the age of 94. His wife, Margaret Elliston, shared the sad news, stating that he died peacefully of natural causes in a hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Harris had a long and impactful political career beginning with his election to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1956. Following eight years of service at the state level, he made his mark on national politics by winning a Senate seat in 1964 to fill a vacancy left by the late Senator Robert S. Kerr. Throughout…

Greenville County Set for June 25 Runoffs Greenville County is gearing up for runoffs on June 25, following a competitive primary held earlier this month. Candidates are competing for various positions, including spots in Congress and the County Council. Runoffs occur when no candidate receives more than half of the votes in a party’s primary election. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, voter turnout in Greenville County was just over 17% for the primaries. Interestingly, even those who did not participate in the primaries can vote in the runoffs. Voters are not required to be registered to a specific…

Whitt Newbauer threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns, leading Mercer to a convincing 49-23 win over Furman in the Southern Conference finale at Five Star Stadium on Saturday. This victory secured the SoCon title for Mercer (10-2, 7-1 SoCon), who took the championship away from Furman (3-8, 2-5 SoCon), the previous year’s champions. Newbauer completed 18 of his 28 passes, including touchdown throws of 46, 7, and 31 yards. After falling behind 10-7 in the first quarter, the Bears rallied to score three touchdowns and take a 28-10 lead in the second quarter. Ian Williams of Furman managed to…

An 18-year-old woman from Idaho has been arrested after allegedly leaving a deceased infant in a Safe Haven Baby Box at a local hospital. Authorities identified the suspect as Angel N. Newberry, who was taken into custody for not reporting a death to police or the coroner. She is now being held at the Bingham County Jail. The Safe Haven Baby Box program allows parents to surrender newborns, aged 30 days or younger, safely and anonymously, as long as the child is unharmed. However, leaving behind a harmed or deceased infant is not protected under this law. Police began their…

CLINTON, S.C. — The Presbyterian College football team wrapped up their 2024 season on a high note, defeating #23 Butler 30-27 in an exciting finale on Saturday afternoon. Quante Jennings delivered a standout performance in his final game, while fellow senior Worth Warner contributed two touchdowns to the victory. Under the leadership of head coach Steve Englehart, the Blue Hose ended the season with an impressive six wins, marking their best season in a decade. This victory also marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time the team defeated a nationally-ranked opponent during their time in the Pioneer…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office recently shared details about the results of Operation Rolling Thunder, which took place in November. This operation brought together various agencies from different counties to tackle drug trafficking on some of the busiest highways. Sheriff Chuck Wright reported that this year, authorities seized over 300 pounds of marijuana, along with 31 pounds of THC. Additionally, around $100,000 in cash was confiscated during the operation. Sheriff Wright emphasized the significance of these seizures, noting that about 90 percent of the drugs intercepted were intended for the local area rather than merely passing through.…

President Biden is making attempts to cancel more student debt before his term ends, as he faces prolonged challenges in his effort to erase billions of dollars in student loans. Recently, the Department of Education released a rule that extends the deadline for borrowers to sign up for long-term repayment plans, allowing borrowers more time to enroll in programs that could lead to loan forgiveness. This new provision modifies the Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan, extending the enrollment deadline from July 2024 to July 2027. However, these new regulations will not take effect until July 2026, which means that the…

SusMaTech has launched its first synthetic laboratory at the Spark Space within the Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus. This company aims to replace nonrenewable specialty chemicals with environmentally friendly alternatives. Owner Russell Stapleton expressed excitement about the new facility, stating, “We are thrilled to unveil our first R&D laboratory here in downtown Spartanburg. This unique space is an ideal location to develop new technologies and the talent needed for the success of SusMaTech. We aim to build upon the strong materials science and manufacturing base that already exists here in Spartanburg by injecting new technologies and developing greener options for…

Votes have been tallied in Greenville, South Carolina, for key primary runoffs in the region. One of the standout races was for the Republican nomination in the 3rd District U.S. House contest. In a competitive match, Sherri Biggs emerged as the winner over Mark Burns. In addition to the congressional race, voters also made their choices for various Statehouse and County Council positions. Some of the notable races included: U.S. House District 3 (Republican): Sherri Biggs faced off against Mark Burns. Biggs, who is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, received the endorsement from Governor Henry McMaster and…