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Tragic Heat Stroke Claims Life of Beloved South Carolina Youth Softball Umpire During Intense Heat Wave

Sumter, SC – A 61-year-old youth softball umpire died from a heat stroke during a tournament at Patriot Park on a sweltering Saturday, with surface temperatures hitting extraordinary highs. Mitchell Huggins, known affectionately as “Uncle Mitch” to players he mentored, collapsed in the presence of shocked spectators on June 21, 2025, during games that took place on synthetic turf recorded at 182.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office attributed his death primarily to heat …

South Carolina Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Front of Her Child

BEAUFORT, SC – A South Carolina man, John Patrick Shea, 29, was sentenced to life imprisonment after he acknowledged his guilt in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Jillian Angner, 25. The crime, which occurred earlier this year before the eyes of her young son, also included charges of attempted murder and several related felonies. Shea, who had been in a relationship with Angner until October 2022, had become increasingly unstable following their breakup, leading to …

Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Celebration: One Dead, Nine Injured in South Carolina Shooting

Anderson County, SC — A Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County turned tragic when gunfire broke out near a Veterans of Foreign Wars post, resulting in one death and nine injuries on Saturday night. The incident, occurring close to VFW Post 6089 on Scarborough Road shortly before 11:00 p.m., heightened tensions in a community gathering meant to celebrate African American heritage and freedom. Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, 35, was identified as the deceased, who succumbed to …

Missing Man Charged After Wife’s Remains Found in Containers at South Carolina Home

LAKE CITY, S.C. — A North Carolina man, initially reported missing with his wife, now faces charges related to the gruesome discovery of his wife’s dismembered body in South Carolina. Authorities arrested Charles Antwine, 56, in a residence where they found human remains stored in sealed plastic containers. The ominous investigation unraveled after Antwine and his wife, Christy Ward, were declared missing by family members in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The probe quickly escalated into …

Arrest Made in South African Tragedy Caused by Attempt to Cover Up Murder

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a shocking revelation emerged during a public inquiry into a deadly fire that claimed the lives of 76 people. A 29-year-old man was arrested after admitting to starting the fire while attempting to dispose of a dead body. This disclosure shed light on the tragic events that unfolded in August last year, when a five-story building was engulfed in flames, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Reports from South African …

Arrested: Man Confesses to Starting Fire That Killed 76 in South Africa to Conceal Murder

A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 76 individuals in South Africa last year. The man reportedly confessed to igniting the fire in an attempt to conceal a separate homicide. Local authorities have taken the suspect into custody, though further details about the case have not been disclosed at this time. The fire, which occurred in South Africa, resulted in a tragic loss of life and …

South Dakota Mother Sentenced to 12 Years for Neglect Leading to Disabled Son’s Death

Rapid City, SD – A South Dakota woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to severe neglect and abuse of her two children, one of whom was a disabled adult and died due to the mistreatment. The case highlights the extreme vulnerabilities of dependent individuals under caregiver supervision. Naomia Prairie, 40, faced the consequences of her actions in a Pennington County court where she admitted to the abuse of her …

Night of Terror in South Africa: Eight Killed in Targeted Shooting at Umlazi Tavern, Manhunt Underway

Umlazi, South Africa — A devastating mass shooting at a local tavern in Umlazi, south of Durban, claimed the lives of eight people and highlighted the persistent issue of gun violence plaguing the region. The incident occurred late on the night of May 16, 2025, during a gathering at the venue, spurring a swift and ongoing investigation by South African authorities. According to police reports, multiple gunmen stormed into the tavern, located in the Zama …

Genocide Case: South Africa to Accuse Israel of Misconduct in Gaza at UN Court

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing the country of committing genocide in Gaza. The accusation comes in light of mounting outrage at Israel’s offensive in the territory, with Palestinians and other countries also leveling similar charges against Israel. The term “genocide” is increasingly being used by protesters and commentators in the West, raising questions about its applicability to the current conflict. The United Nations’ Convention …

Fatal Crash in South Charlotte After Armed Car Robbery Ends in Tragedy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A person was killed in a fatal crash in south Charlotte on Sunday evening following an armed car robbery that led to a police pursuit, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The incident began when police responded to an armed robbery on South Tryon Street near Steele Creek Road around 9 p.m. A woman reported that her car had been stolen at gunpoint, prompting the police to initiate a pursuit. As the …