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FBI agents arrest suspect in Horry County in connection with January 6 riot


FBI agents arrest suspect in Horry County in connection with January 6 riot

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Federal agents arrested a man in Horry County Wednesday morning who they say was involved in the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The FBI confirmed that it took Jason Barrett into custody after executing a federal arrest warrant at a home on Burcale Road. He is […]

In an uncertain world, college is a good choice


In an uncertain world, college is a good choice

Renee Scott | NMSU Vice President for Student Success A new class of more than 2,400 freshmen students will begin at New Mexico State University this fall, along with 9,000 continuing undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students. These students are committed to working toward the day when they will walk onto the graduation stage at the […]

How many hurricanes have hit Texas? See list of top 5 US states


How many hurricanes have hit Texas? See list of top 5 US states

Here are the five states most affected by hurricanes With hurricane season still raging, here’s a look at the five states most frequently hit by hurricanes. This year’s hurricane season began “early and hard,” claiming lives across the United States, flooding streets and leaving thousands without power – and it’s far from over. In late […]

Summit County pushes for disaster declaration after August 8 floods


Summit County pushes for disaster declaration after August 8 floods

It was unprecedented. First there were destructive gusts of wind, then thunderstorms and even an isolated tornado in northern Summit County. Two days later the flood came. For some exhausted Summit County residents, the summer of 2024 will be one they’d like to forget. For Summit County authorities, last week’s weather plagues could mean declaring […]

After the storm, a state of emergency was declared for Summit County


After the storm, a state of emergency was declared for Summit County

A state of emergency has been declared for Summit County and several surrounding areas after last week’s storms brought tornadoes and flooding. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Portage, Summit and Trumbull counties on Saturday. “Declaring a state of emergency gives the state the ability to […]

Skydiving instructor Devrey LaRiccia and student Kayla Bkack killed during jump


Skydiving instructor Devrey LaRiccia and student Kayla Bkack killed during jump

A skydiving instructor caught in a brief hurricane died Friday when he crashed into a field in Southern California. A student who was doing a tandem skydive with the instructor also died after being hospitalized following the reported accident in Perris, a city in Riverside County, officials confirmed. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, which arrived […]