Author: Edward Campbell

Losing a pet can leave families looking for a quiet, personal way to say goodbye. For some South Carolina residents, that may mean burying a dog, cat or other animal at home. State law does allow the burial of dead animals, but there are specific requirements that homeowners should understand before choosing a spot in the yard. South Carolina law requires animal remains to be buried or otherwise properly disposed of after an animal dies. If the body is buried, the grave must be at least three feet below the ground. The requirement applies statewide and is important for anyone…

A 32-year-old Florida man is facing a child neglect charge after police say he left his 6-year-old stepson outside an apartment complex without confirming that an adult was there to care for him. Ricindy Seaphin was arrested Tuesday evening by the North Miami Police Department after officers were called to an apartment complex near Memorial Highway following a report that a young child had been left without adult supervision, according to police information reported by WPLG Local 10. Investigators said Seaphin had picked the boy up from school and was responsible for his care at the time. The child’s mother…

A Thursday morning dispute involving two parents at a Mint Hill school drop-off area ended with a 37-year-old woman being arrested after police said she followed another driver and displayed a handgun. The incident began during student drop-off at the Mint Hill school campus, according to the Mint Hill Police Department and an arrest affidavit. Police said the two women were involved in a verbal altercation before leaving the school property. Investigators allege the woman later followed the other driver onto Idlewild Road. The driver told an officer directing traffic that the woman had brandished a firearm and was following…

A Knoxville, Iowa, mother has been charged with child endangerment resulting in death after her 5-week-old son was found unresponsive in November 2025, according to court records and recent local reports. Brigette Renard, 18, was arrested August 26 in connection with the infant’s death and booked into the Marion County Jail. She was later released after posting a $25,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 3. The case stems from a November 21, 2025, incident in Knoxville. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and emergency responders were called after receiving a report that a 5-week-old baby was…

BLUE HILL, Neb. — Blue Hill residents and people from communities across Webster County gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Hometown Market, a new downtown grocery store aimed at making fresh food more accessible while adding another business to the community. The store is owned by Danny Benge and his wife, who also operate Hometown Market in Red Cloud. The Blue Hill location gives residents another nearby option for groceries, including fresh meat and produce that can be harder to find in smaller communities. For Benge, opening the store is about more than filling a downtown storefront. He said…

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Grand Island is set to get a new fast-casual restaurant as Chicken Salad Chick expands into Nebraska for the first time. Scott and Tisha Miller have signed a seven-restaurant development agreement with Chicken Salad Chick that includes a location in Grand Island, along with six additional restaurants planned for Omaha and Lincoln. The agreement marks the brand’s first entry into Nebraska. The couple first became interested in the restaurant chain after trying it during a trip to Destin, Florida. According to Chicken Salad Chick, that experience led them to explore bringing the concept back to Nebraska.…

Wawa is set to officially open its new Lebanon location on Wednesday, September 2, bringing the convenience store chain’s third Tennessee store to customers at 1000 Murfreesboro Road. The grand opening will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The store is identified as Wawa Store 7010 and is located in Wilson County. Customers arriving for the opening will have several chances to take part in the celebration. The first 250 customers will receive a limited-edition Wawa T-shirt, while free hot coffee of any size will be available during the opening celebration. The event will also…

PHELAN, Calif. — Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing that seriously injured a man in Phelan earlier this month, according to authorities. San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after midnight on Aug. 19 to the 10800 block of Riggins Road after receiving a report of suspicious circumstances. When deputies arrived, they found an adult man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his abdomen. The victim was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment because of the severity of his injuries. Authorities have not released an update on his current condition. Investigators later identified two…

Los Angeles Animal Services is investigating the death of a 2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog after its owner, Los Angeles DJ Andrew Fedyk, raised questions about what happened while the dog was enrolled in a board-and-train program at Smart Dogs Training Academy in Studio City. Fedyk said he and his wife, influencer Madeleine White, had placed their two dogs in the roughly four-week training program while they were away. The couple said they paid $10,000 for basic leash and behavior training after researching the business and meeting with trainer Jeff Todd. Less than two days after the dogs were dropped off,…

A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Friday night at a Five Guys restaurant in Oxnard, police said. Oxnard police and emergency personnel responded to the restaurant in the 2700 block of Portico Way at about 8:25 p.m. on August 28 after receiving a report of a shooting. Officers found the young man suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim, who is from Santa Paula, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said he remained in critical condition. No other injuries were reported in the shooting. The incident occurred at the Five Guys location…