A full-time missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in North Carolina was killed on Thursday Read this article in Spanish and in Portuguese: Elder Langi began his missionary service in March 2025 and is from the Magna 2nd Ward in the Salt Lake Utah West (Tongan) Stake. He was on a temporary reassignment in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission while awaiting a visa to serve in the Jamaica Kingston Mission. “We extend our deepest condolences and love to Elder Langi’s family, friends and fellow missionaries during this difficult time,” Penrod said in the news release. “We pray that they will each feel the Savior’s comfort and peace as they mourn his passing and honor his dedicated missionary service.” Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Chris joined FloridaGators.com in 2011 after nearly three decades as a sports reporter at newspapers in Tampa and Orlando including 10 years covering the UF athletic program and another 10 covering the NFL Scott has been a senior writer for the Florida Gators since 2010 COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina baseball team dropped a pair of games to Florida Sunday (May 4) at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park The Gamecocks lost the completion of Saturday’s suspended game The Gamecocks got a run back in the bottom of the fifth KJ Scobey homered to left for his fifth home run of the season Jordan Carrion had an RBI single in the seventh to make it 6-3 Gators Florida scored five in the eighth and 11 in the ninth for the win The Gators hit three home runs in the contest striking out two and allowing two hits and a run in three innings Blake Jackson reached base five times in the contests while Nathan Hall and Jase Woita had two hits apiece striking out four and allowing five hits and one earned run in four innings Cayden Gaskin had two hits to lead the Gamecock offense Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Home • Newsroom • News & Press Releases • Beard-Linton named president-elect of North Carolina chapter of American Case Management Association Health News As a case manager at ECU Health Medical Center Sara Beard-Linton described her role – and the role of all case managers – as the mortar that helps piece bricks together insurance providers and more to help come up with a care plan She’s also taking on an important role to help case managers across North Carolina and the country to bring best practices to the work she and her colleagues do each day Recently, Beard-Linton was named president-elect for the North Carolina Chapter of the American Case Management Association (ACMA) and will take over as president in 2026 She said she’s excited for the opportunity and has appreciated learning from other board members in the state and nationally. She’s especially appreciative to represent ECU Health share what she believes is working well for the system and hear from others about opportunities for growth “It’s nice to put us on the roadmap of making changes and being a part of that change for case management as a whole,” Beard-Linton said “It’s really important to put any egos aside and not saying ‘We’re doing this better.’ It’s all about what we can all do better together to advocate for patients and their families.” Beard-Linton said she’s seen tremendous growth in the North Carolina chapter as its membership rose from about 200 to more than 1,000 today The chapter includes representation from 64 organizations and even includes retired case managers taking the opportunity to give back to their profession Beard-Linton is one of three ECU Health team members on the North Carolina ACMA board executive director of Care and Utilization Management at ECU Health Medical Center system manager of Care Management at ECU Health Medical Center Hargrove has been a board member for North Carolina’s ACMA for five years She said that seeing ECU Health on a national stage and in a position to influence positive change has been an exciting step for the department “I’m so proud of our case management team and being able to represent ECU Health on the board really getting ECU Health out there over the last couple of years,” Hargrove said “I’m very proud of the work the team has done and now being able to help lead the North Carolina chapter of ACMA.” Beard-Linton said one of her favorite parts of participating in the board is the opportunity to be a voice for the patients and families the health system serves She shared that her background as a social worker made her a passionate advocate for people and she’s grateful to take a larger role in that work with North Carolina’s ACMA as president “We have a committee that looks at government policies on a state and federal level and actually goes to Washington to meet with Senators and members of Congress to talk about things that are impacting our patients this is a great opportunity to give back and encourage others to give back and advocate for changes for the communities we serve.” She said she would encourage other team members to get involved in similar groups related to their field take opportunities to learn from others and be a leader even if they’re not serving in a leadership role with the system During the ACMA National Conference in April system manager for Case Management at ECU Health Medical Center and Hargrove had the opportunity to present some of their recent work to attendees in Denver Their poster presentation focused on nearly three years of work to develop and implement a system-wide case management leadership model the team piloted a shared leadership model with three ECU Health community hospitals in an effort to better share resources and support team members across the system Keith and Hargrove said the pilot program was a runaway success and lead to implementation across the system Keith said the work helped reduce the average length of stay for patients while getting them the care they needed more efficiently improved team member satisfaction and alleviated time-consuming tasks for case managers allowing for more interaction with patients “The biggest takeaway from the project for me was the change in team member morale I think case managers in the community hospitals realized the amount of support and additional resources we could provide by coming in and redesigning the leadership model,” Keith said “I’m glad to see the program has helped them along the way and the support has remained and carried forward as we’re moving along.” Hargrove said she is grateful to have teams believing in the process and she’s proud of the growth she’s seen across the system While she said they’ve received positive feedback from team members and from attendees at the conference the team is constantly evaluating and refining the program to best fit the needs of team members and patients in the system These efforts are just a few examples of how ECU Health team members go above and beyond their daily roles to share their expertise and learn from others in their fields while serving on state and national boards These opportunities help drive innovative solutions to help the system meet its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina CONWAY, S.C. - Coastal Carolina women's basketball head coach Kevin Pederson has announced the signing of Wisconsin transfer D'Yanis Jimenez for the 2025-2026 season "Our staff is excited to welcome D'Yanis and her family to Coastal Carolina!" We recruited D'Yanis out of high school so we've been familiar with her for a while and we see her as a big time addition to our team D is a great fit in our motion offense and she will provide a skill set that we believe can establish her as one of the premier guards in this league." a 5-8 guard who enters the program as a junior Florida native is the second player to be signed by the Chants after playing at Wisconsin following the signing of Tessa Grady for the upcoming season Jimenez played 26 games with one start for the Badgers and scored a career high of seven at Oregon on January 4th Her 2022-23 season saw the guard play 29 games with nine starts in her freshman year Jimenez averaged 20 minutes per game with 6.9 points per game 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game in her first season of collegiate basketball Jimenez was rated a 3-star recruit and 108th nationally by ESPN after her career at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda Thanks for visiting COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball's roster is seemingly set for the 2025-26 season Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks lost five players via the portal and to the WNBA but when next season ends they're set to lose even more talent Ashlyn Watkins and Madina Okot will all be out of eligibility It's not confirmed whether Watkins will get a medical redshirt season or not Maddy McDaniel and Joyce Edwards for 2026-27 Staley has been recruiting and watching high school basketball so far this offseason She was at an AAU event hosted by Select Events Basketball in Manheim She could use depth in every position after next season but here's a list of names to keep an eye on ESPN does not have anyone in its top 60 players in the class of 2026 from South Carolina Oliviyah Edwards is from Tacoma, Washington, and plays high school basketball for Elite Sports Academy. The 6-foot-3 five-star forward is the No. 4 ranked player in ESPN's HoopGurlz rankings for the class of 2026 Edwards is already somewhat familiar with Columbia as she was on campus in January ahead of the Gamecocks' game against LSU and was seen at practice the day before the win She had 23 points and seven rebounds in an AAU game in Rock Hill losing Kitts and Watkins is more than enough reason to recruit Edwards hard Depth at forward has always been Staley's specialty and she has the tools in Columbia to turn a great high school forward into a pro So she may go hard for Edwards as she's developing in her senior high school season Jordyn Jackson is a 6-1 guard from Washington The five-star guard plays for Sidwell Friends High School and was named the 2024-25 Gatorade District of Columbia Girls Basketball Player of the Year she announced her final six schools are: South Carolina recruiting a true guard should be a priority for Staley giving some different play style than McDaniel brings as the true point 2 in ESPN's rankings and is a five-star 5-foot-10 point guard She is the daughter of former NBA star Matt Harpring who played for the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic after playing at Georgia Tech She was named Georgia's Gatorade Player of the Year She can not only run the point but she's a dominant scorer which Staley will lose when Latson leaves for the WNBA she announced she received an offer from South Carolina then she posted a picture on an unofficial visit in November She's also taken unofficial visits to Duke posted a picture from an unofficial visit on X as South Carolina faced Texas in the Final Four: "Good luck today in @WFinalFour @GamecockWBB #uncommitted." She then reposted a post on April 20 that said she's expected to narrow down her top 10 this summer Brooklyn Hall is the younger sister of Bree Hall who won two national titles with South Carolina before getting drafted into the WNBA on April 14 Brooklyn is a 6-foot forward and a four-star player who is ranked No Hall averaged 18.1 points for Western Reserve Academy NEXT SEASON: Predicting Dawn Staley's starting lineup for South Carolina women's basketball in 2025-26 Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@gannett.com and follow her on X An unsuspecting Kirby Player was just enjoying the fellowship at Clemson University’s 26th annual CAFLS Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament when College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences dean Matt Holt gathered everyone around for a surprise announcement Holt presented Player with the Order of the Palmetto the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of South Carolina “There could be no more fitting recipient than Dr “Kirby has dedicated his entire life to promoting advancing and strengthening agriculture in South Carolina From his early years growing up on his family’s farm in Lee County to his many decades of service here at Clemson University Kirby’s passion for agriculture – and his commitment to developing leaders across agriculture forestry and natural resources – have been unmatched.” Player, lecturer and coordinator of the Palmetto Leadership Program for the Environment, Agriculture and Forestry A three-time graduate of Clemson and employee of the University for 37 years It was even more special to  receive the honor at the golf tournament in front of former students alums and agricultural leaders that he worked with “And then when (Holt) said the Order of the Palmetto it was a moment of disbelief because so many of my heroes and agricultural icons have received that award The idea that it was something that I could receive was the furthest thing from my mind at this point and time in my life “I was just so humbled that people would think of me to nominate I’m a man of faith so gratitude to God and all of those who helped me to get there Just that aspect of thinking of my parents I’ve had 14 deans and interim deans in my whole career So much of what I’ve done has been a function of other people and what they’ve asked me to do All of that went through my mind at one time.” The two have known each other since high school Spencer was in Player’s second cohort of Palmetto LEAF and now serves as a commissioner for the South Carolina Department of Transportation representing the 5th congressional district In his letter to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster Spencer explained how Player convinced him to participate in Palmetto LEAF “This course has given me and so many others a firm foundation and broad knowledge of business and experiences revolving around our state’s agriculture and forestry resources all the while including the most worthy goal of protecting our environment and ensuring the protection of our most valued assets for generations to come His unbridled enthusiasm for PLEAF and all things agriculture has become contagious to many students and leaders of our beautiful South Carolina.” who approached Player about setting up Palmetto LEAF Palmetto LEAF became the 40th such program in the country and the eighth in the world it will begin recruiting for its fourth cohort “I can think of no one more deserving of the Order of the Palmetto than Dr. Kirby Player,” said Thomas Dobbins, professor and director of Clemson’s Cooperative Extension Service “His unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of CAFLS students Through his work with the South Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Board he has made significant contributions to conservation practices that benefit all of South Carolina.” Player received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education in 1983 recreation and tourism management in 1987 and his doctorate in therapeutic recreation in 2015 and mentor,” said University President Jim Clements “He has dedicated his life to advancing agriculture and elevating Clemson University’s land-grant mission of education Player has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto and I am proud of his significant impact on agriculture in the great state of South Carolina and beyond.” Or email us at news@clemson.edu Clemson News is the go-to source for stories and news about the innovations research and accomplishments of the Clemson Family – University of South Carolina Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati announced today that Moritz Moritz will not return as head coach of the Gamecock beach volleyball program Moritz has been at the helm of the program since its founding in 2013 leading the team through its first competitive season in 2014 “I appreciate Moritz pouring his heart and soul into the program and the student-athletes,” said Donati “He has done an excellent job using intercollegiate athletics as a platform to teach life lessons and help develop young women for future success the Gamecocks achieved numerous program milestones including seven 20-win seasons two NCAA tournament appearances in 2017 and 2018 three all-Americans and five all-conference individuals South Carolina was ranked in 72 polls in a row from March of 2017 through May of 2023 Before launching the beach volleyball program Moritz served as an assistant coach for the Gamecock indoor volleyball team during the 2011 and 2012 seasons For continued coverage and updates on South Carolina beach volleyball, follow the Gamecocks on X and Instagram — UPDATE: The runway at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has reopened after a plane landed on its belly Sunday evening just before 8 P.M Airport officials say the single engine plane's landing gear did not stay locked down when landing and no injuries were reported according to officials Airport authorities say the runway was not damaged and it reopened after about an hour and a half An American outbound flight was delayed by the incident Coastal Carolina Regional Airport officials have told News 12 that emergency crews are responding to the airport after a plane landed on its belly Airport officials say the plane landed without landing gear Authorities say they are working to clear the runway News 12 has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide more information as it becomes available a high-growth insurance distribution company and the hiring of Denise Davis as Vice President of Retail Operations converted to a TWFG Corporate Branch on April 1 after nearly 22 years as an independent TWFG Branch This move allows Denise to take on the role of Vice President of Retail Operations at TWFG where her industry and technological process expertise will bring scale and efficiency to our over 500 locations in 33 states The agency has 16 employees in three locations in Valdese expanding the number of TWFG Insurance locations in the state to nine The agency has been serving customers since 1989 Kelly Bowers-Messenheimer and Adam Mears will continue to lead the agency and focus on growth Please tell us what we can do to improve this article Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" NC (WWAY) — Carolina Beach Police are investigating an early morning shooting they responded to the Carolina Beach Inn at 205 Harper Avenue after they received reports of gunshots they found one person with life-threatening injuries That person was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and remains in critical condition A person of interest was arrested in Florence County A Carolina Beach Police Department spokesman says there is no credible threat to the public at this time Video Central|Live Stream Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLANCASTER (WBTV) - A fire inside a South Carolina Walmart was purposely set by a 12-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on the Highway 9 bypass in Lancaster Lancaster police said the fire department made it to the store within two minutes of it first being reported and quickly put the flames out The store was evacuated and within 10 minutes firefighters deemed the building secure The Lancaster fire chief said firefighters’ “swift” response “significantly minimized damage to the property.” Police said that nobody was hurt and that after a multi-agency investigation that included local and state authorities the fire was determined to have been arson Investigators identified and detained the 12-year-old judicial officials said the boy pleaded guilty to second-degree arson and will remain in custody until a mental evaluation is completed “I am thankful no one was injured during the incident,” Lancaster Police Chief Don Roper said “Our investigators did a great job in quickly developing a suspect Our citizens should know that resolving incidents like this is a top priority and we will use all of our resources and partnerships to take suspects into custody without delay We will not tolerate anyone placing the community in danger with criminal behavior.” The same Walmart was the location of an indoor shootout on April 1 that left two people hurt and resulted in several arrests Police said shortly after the shooting that they believed it was gang-related and that no bystanders were injured Anyone with information about Sunday afternoon’s fire should call the Lancaster Police Department at 803-283-3313 or the Lancaster Fire Department at 803-283-4385 Also Read: Ankle monitor data links man to South Carolina pharmacy break-in Thanks for visiting 7vs14Duke Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINIMen's Lacrosse Falls To Duke In ACC SemifinalsMay 2, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. General AlertABC 33/40   See MoreFalling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person Please double-check the URL for proper spelling. You can also use search, choose from one of today's top stories below, or visit the Home Page. although there are still some big names in the fold.  One of them is Desmond Claude, who played his last season with the USC Trojans and is one of the top players remaining in the portal.  Claude had interest from major programs, including the Florida Gators. However, reports surfaced on Monday that Florida is no longer in the running for Claude.  Another major program with an interest in Claude was the North Carolina Tar Heels. But, North Carolina is also no longer in the mix for Claude, as Joe Tipton of On3 reported just after the Florida news came through.  USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) Other programs that had been linked to Claude include Kansas, BYU, and Ole Miss, as Grant Hughes of 247Sports mentioned previously although Travis Branham had mentioned Florida as the favorite for Claude.  Claude spent his first two years at Xavier and started every game for the Musketeers in 2023-24 he played at USC and started all but one game averaging 15.8 points per game with 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds which already saw Elliot Cadeau transfer to Michigan and Ian Jackson go to St Coming out of high school, Claude was a four-star recruit, per On3, and had offers from programs including Rutgers North Carolina and Florida not being in the mix means Claude's decision is coming soon.  has acquired a former Speedway location in Whiteville "We're excited to bring this store back to life and reintroduce it to the community," said Ed Bitondo and we look forward to serving Whiteville with the experience and values our guests know and trust." 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The five-day celebration happens from May 5-9 Find the daily deals here. The 16-year-old suspect and their guardian were charged More on the case here. cool weather will continue through the midweek period around the Charlotte area Read the full forecast here Watch WBTV News and QC Life live in the video player below Florida baseball continued its second-half-of-the-season tear by sweeping South Carolina over the weekend at Founders Park The Florida Gators (33-16 11-13 SEC) have won 13 their last 15 games and 10 of their last 12 in conference play Florida outscored South Carolina 39-8 over the three-game series including pounding out a season-high 22 runs in a 22-3 win over the Gamecocks in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon That included UF scoring 11 runs in the top of the ninth the winning team scores more runs in one inning then the losing team does throughout all nine," Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan said five in the eighth and 11 runs in the ninth." UF won 9-5 in the first game of the series on Friday and 8-0 in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday Here's what UF learned after sweeping the series over the Gamecocks: The Gators remained without starting shortstop Colby Shelton (.377 who has missed UF's last four games with a hand injury Bobby Boser has filled in at shortstop while Brendan Lawson has moved across the diamond from first base to third base Brody Donay and Landon Stripling filled in at first base over the weekend Florida was still productive up and down the lineup scoring 39 runs by belting 15 extra-base hits going 4 for 13 with three homers and 5 RBIs Florida baseball outfielder Ty Evans has a power surge left in himAfter a disappointing start to the season Evans has found his groove at the plate of late going 5 for 13 with two home runs and 6 RBIs in the three-game series who belted five home runs in the 2023 College World Series for UF is batting .247 with three homers and 22 RBIs as a senior this season "We're not going to get to where we want to without him in the lineup," O'Sullivan said Florida lost its starting pitcher on Friday night when righty Liam Peterson didn't come back after throwing just seven pitches before a three-hour rain delay freshman righty Aidan King only went 2 2/3 innings on Saturday in a game that was ultimately suspended due to rain Peterson (8-2) came back to pitch 3 1/3 innings of relief in the completion of the suspended game on Sunday allowing two runs to earn his seventh win of the season junior lefty Pierce Coppola made his first appearance since March 1 against Miami pitching one scoreless inning to start a seven-inning game Freshman Jackson Barberi (2-1) followed with 3 1/3 innings to pick up his second win of the season and Christian Rodriguez followed with 2 2/3 scoreless innings allowing just one hit to earn his first save of the season "It's been kind of a weird weekend obviously with the rain delays and lightning delays and all that type of thing," O'Sullivan said "I thought that Liam did what he needed to do he wasn't as sharp as he'd like to be today Florida will host USF on Tuesday night at Condron Family Ballpark (6:30 p.m. Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun's Florida beat writer Queen City News RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A bill aimed at limiting minors’ access to social media platforms is up for discussion in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Monday The House Rules, Calendar, and Operations Committee members will consider HB 301 It’s one of several measures lawmakers considered this session concerning rules around internet usage and children The bill would require social media platforms to purge accounts run by people younger than 14 years old It allows 14- and 15-year-old users to join the networks with express consent from a parent “Predators have access to our kids at unprecedented levels at this time and one of their number one tools is social media,” Zenger said The legislation outlines paths for platforms to be held accountable through lawsuits Officials with the Department of Justice could fine site operators up to $50,000 if a child or young teen successfully sets up an account Family members could sue for $10,000 if the companies violate the rule Reighlah Collins with the American Civil Liberties Union said the measure is too broad and would take away many children’s access to information “While protecting children online is imperative this bill would undermine child safety and impose likely unconstitutional restrictions on young people’s ability to engage online,” she said Zenger said the bill intends to help parents of children and young teens navigate multiple internet-related challenges “As a parent who has fought the battle of screen time with four kids who are now all in their 20s “The idea was to put something up to be a backstop for parents so that they can help regulate this and help stand with this battle.” South Carolina lawmakers are considering a similar set of regulations on age verification People younger than 18 years old must have parental consent to join social media sites The committee is scheduled to convene at 4 p.m Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift Find the perfect one for your mother figure this Mother’s Day with these top picks from Amazon Sephora has a great selection of beauty gift sets that are perfect for Mother’s Day Thanks to a vibrant community and dedicated fans the Star Wars films constantly smash box office records and the TV shows pull in millions of viewers Thanks for visiting ! 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Let's look at these two teams some more The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes go head to head beginning with Tuesday night's Game 1 The Caps won the most recent meeting in a 5-4 shootout on April 10 They would fall to the Hurricanes a week prior on April 2 by a final of 5-1 In this regular season series the home team won each game and every game was fierce What the Caps need to do with facing the Hurricanes is control the puck possession Part of the Canes system is they love to control the puck he Hurricanes lead the League in offensive zone time percentage at all strengths at 45.1 percent during the playoffs The offensive zone time percentage reprsents the percentage of time that the puck spends in the offensive zone whle the game clock is running The Hurricanes also led the league in offensive zone time percentage during the regular season at 47.2 percent The Caps offensive zone time during the regular season was at 40.7 percent which is just below the league average of 42.2 percent During the playoffs the Caps are ninth out of the 16 teams in offensive zone percentage at 42.3 percent The Hurricanes also boast three of the top 10 NHL players in offensive zone time at all strengths Gostisbehere has 51.8 percent and is second Kotkaniemi has 48.6 percent which is tied for eighth The Hurricanes also led the NHL in five on five shot attempts percentage at 58.5 percent for the third straight regular season They are tied for fourth in that category so far in the Stanley Cup Playoffs The Caps are tied for 12th at 44.2 percent The Capitals do have a better edge in shooting percentage at 9.7 percent so far in the playoffs which is good for seventh compared to the Hurricanes who are ranked 13th at 6.7 percent In the regular season the Hurricanes were 2-1-0 against the Caps and outscored them 14-10 In the end though the regular season doesn't matter It's a new round and a clean slate and another chapter added to the rivalry © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights 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followed with a single to second base that scored Jase Woita to give the Gamecocks the 3-0 lead in the first Florida’s Luke Heyman got the Gators on the board in the third with a double to left Hollins’ two-out single sent Woita home to extend the Gamecocks lead at 4-1 A two-run home run in the fourth followed by a solo shot and grand slam in the fifth gave Florida the 8-4 advantage Woita connected for a home run in the fifth The Gators would send one more home in the eight on a sacrifice fly to make it 9-5 Brandon Stone got the start for Carolina throwing for four innings scattering six hits and three strikeouts in the outing who gave up four earned runs in two-thirds of an inning Ryder Garino closed out the remainder of the game giving up just one run striking out four in three innings of work Kennedy Jones and Woita had three hits apiece spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following statement with media on Friday It is with much sadness that we share with you that a tragic accident in North Carolina has claimed the life of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after the driver of a car apparently lost control and veered onto the sidewalk He was treated and released from the hospital Elder Langi began his missionary service in March 2025 and is from the Magna 2nd Ward in the Salt Lake Utah West Stake He was on a temporary reassignment in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission while awaiting a visa to serve in the Jamaica Kingston Mission We extend our deepest condolences and love to Elder Langi’s family and fellow missionaries during this difficult time We pray that they will each feel the Savior’s comfort and peace as they mourn his passing and honor his dedicated missionary service You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com) You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We provide the link to this third party's 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Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina held a groundbreaking ceremony recently to mark the beginning of construction on its new 150,000-square-foot facility at Sandy Run Industrial Park Blanchard Machinery breaks ground on $65M South Carolina facility A heavy machinery supplier with deep roots in South Carolina has begun work on a new $65 million facility The $65 million investment will support the company’s continued growth and create 30 new jobs Situated on more than 60 acres in Calhoun County just minutes from the Interstate 26/Interstate 77 interchange component rebuilds and full machine rebuilds The location will also expand Blanchard Machinery’s capacity to serve its 14 branches across the state “This groundbreaking represents more than a new building – it’s a step toward enhancing the support we provide to customers across South Carolina,” said Boyd Blanchard “Calhoun County has proven to be a strategic location for our growth and we are excited about the opportunities this facility will bring to our team and the surrounding community.” Blanchard Machinery is one of the newest additions to Sandy Run Industrial Park which boasts an array of globally recognized brands “We are honored that Blanchard Machinery has chosen Sandy Run Industrial Park for its new location,” said John McLauchlin administrator and director of economic development for Calhoun County good-paying jobs to our community but also reinforces the park’s advantages including proximity to major interstates and robust infrastructure We look forward to the lasting impact this partnership will have on Calhoun County.” Over its 45-year history in South Carolina Blanchard has established deep roots within the Midlands region and this milestone is the next phase in this longstanding relationship “Blanchard Machinery’s decision to grow in Calhoun County is a strong testament to the region’s competitive assets and business-friendly environment,” said Jason Giulietti president and CEO of the Central SC Alliance “We’re proud to support companies like Blanchard that are investing in the long-term success of our communities This groundbreaking represents not just growth for one company but ongoing momentum for the entire Central SC region.” Blanchard Machinery will maintain its corporate campus in West Columbia which will continue to house administrative functions used parts and Blanchard Energy operations with operations at the new facility expected to begin in 2026 The 17,179-square-foot coworking space will feature 84 offices and stunning city views in downtown Columbia The executive will lead the award-winning paid The company that began nearly 40 years ago has grown into a full-scale commercial landscaping company The move expands the agency's design and letterpress capabilities allowing it to offer more specialized print[...] seeks to drive social and economic progress in South Carolina Sign up for your daily digest of Columbia Business Report Hundreds turn out to see what governor and South Carolina Department of Employment and Wor[...] Blanchard Machinery begins construction on a $65M Calhoun County facility to boost growth Ritedose secures FDA approval for its formoterol inhalation solution expanding COPD treatment optio[...] Kimberly-Clark will invest $200M to expand its Beech Island plant creating 150+ jobs and enhancing [...] South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will stay in office for now as the House opts not to act on S[...] Techo-Bloc will open its first South Carolina facility in Lexington County Columbia Business Report is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More An inmate who escaped an eastern North Carolina prison Thursday is still on the run according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Francisco Cardenas, 32, escaped Hyde Correctional Center in Swan Quarter, according to state prison officials authorities are still looking for Cardenas according to Corrections Department spokesman Brad Deen Cardenas was convicted in Lee County for drug trafficking and sentenced to 5 to 8 years Officials ask anyone with information about Cardenas to call local law enforcement or Hyde Correctional Center at 252-926-1810 the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to six North Carolinians with their induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame The public is invited to attend the event as the inductees are honored Tickets may be purchased at: NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org NC) – Multi-platinum country superstar Luke Combs is an 11x CMA 4x ACM and 6x Billboard Music Award-winner in the midst of a monumental career He was recently inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame became the first country artist to have two songs reach one billion streams on Spotify and earned his 19th #1 single at country radio with his Grammy-nominated song “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Billy Strings and James Taylor to headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium which raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts NC) – Visionary director and producer who has influenced popular culture and created one-of-a-kind film and music performances that define careers from emerging to superstar artists He’s served as executive producer for many of Country Music’s biggest nights and “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” since 2021 The two-time Emmy winner was raised in Fayetteville NC) – A highly versatile musician best known as The Man of Steel Mattocks has made his mark mastering every type of string instrument across 70 years of playing and producing numerous recording projects all while being offered positions for the bands of Bill Anderson The super talented steel pedal player has played with notable names like: Johnny Paycheck NC) – Revered North Carolina singer-songwriter and painter known for his gritty voice and vivid storytelling he’s released over a dozen albums including Run Skeleton Run and everyday life to craft songs rich in soul and substance collaborated with members of The Avett Brothers Childers brings the same raw honesty and Southern perspective to his paintings that define his songwriting Hattie “Chatty Hatty” Leeper (Charlotte NC) – Pioneer radio disc jockey known as one of the first black women to ever take on the role in the Southern United States After gaining radio experience beginning at age 14 she established her own radio show at age 17 at WGIV-AM in Charlotte Hattie has produced music and has written liner notes for Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle and began her own record label which led to attaining Cashbox and Billboard #1 records She was inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame in 1989 NC) – The underground roots-rocker is known for his electric live performances and rockabilly styling Romweber was a defining figure of the Chapel Hill music scene who sparked a resurgence of rockabilly and the “power duo” revival with his band Flat Duo Jets He came from a musically rich family—his brother Joe fronted UV Prom while his sister Sara played in Snatches of Pink Romweber has influenced generations of indie and roots musicians including The White Stripes and The Black Keys Jack White has publicly cited him as a major inspiration The induction ceremony honoring the 2025 class will take place on Thursday 2025 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center in Mooresville The ceremony is open to the public and will include appearances and live performances by inductees Tickets are on sale now starting at $50 and can be purchased at NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org New exhibits showcasing memorabilia from the 2025 inductees will be on display at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame museum beginning this October Updates on the event and inductee exhibition can be found on the organization’s website or social media Admission to the museum and new inductee exhibition is free Will bills make it to the governor’s desk in time South Carolina appears poised to finally join the rest of the nation in criminalizing the dissemination of intimate images and nonfatal strangulation — two forms of abuse with deep roots in cycles of domestic violence This week, two pieces of legislation — H. 3058 and S. 455 — were both reported favorably out of the S.C putting them on a path to final passage before the session ends later this week however – and the consequences of delay have been devastating Last fall, FITSNews published ‘Strangled Voices‘ — an in-depth look at how South Carolina’s failure to pass a felony strangulation law placed it dead last among all 50 states we noted how this legal gap allowed violent abusers to avoid serious charges even when they attempted to cut off a victim’s air supply — a known red flag for future homicide “Due to the severity of this type of assault 49 state have chosen to qualify strangulation assaults as a felony-level offense due to the great bodily injury or death that can occur when someone is strangled,” we noted at the time While the Palmetto State’s domestic violence statutes elevate potential punishments when “the offense is committed by impeding the victim’s breathing or air flow,” strangulation is not explicitly referenced – nor is it assigned more weight than any number of aggravating factors which do (or too often do not) result in stiffer charges and penalties.” After hearing testimony from experts last week 455 — a bill that would make strangulation a standalone felony with enhanced penalties for aggravated cases The legislation defines strangulation as “intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of blood by applying pressure to the throat or neck.” Depending on the severity violators could be imprisoned for up to fifteen years Lawmakers and experts agreed: This bill fills a critical hole The Palmetto State’s current legal framework often fails to capture the severity of this type of violence a victim who is strangled by a partner is 750 percent more likely to be murdered by that partner Another bill – H. 3058 – addresses another glaring omission in South Carolina law: the absence of a statute banning the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images South Carolina is the last state in the nation without such a law senators heard emotional testimony from legal experts and advocates – including an out-of-state survivor – who told the committee: these images are posted online with identifying information to encourage harassment or further abuse Fifty percent of victims contemplate suicide Representative Chris Wooten who helped lead the bill’s effort in the House emphasized the carefully drawn distinctions between malicious and careless behavior He pointed to national data showing a 440% spike in cases since 2023 and rising dangers fueled by AI-generated content “We cleaned it up a good bit over the last couple years just to make sure that it touched on all the concerns that we knew of,” Wooten said “The strict language for intent to cause harm or profit ensuring that serious violations are treated appropriately while not over-penalizing the less serious conduct it can’t be these mistakes cannot be used at the expense of others that are not and to cause them harm.” Both bills were reported favorably out of committee — a major step forward But final passage remains up in the air as lawmakers scramble to move bills ahead of 5:00 p.m which is when the 2025 legislation session adjourns For victim advocates, the overdue progress on both bills is welcome — but bittersweet. As many of them have shared with FITSNews South Carolina’s decades-long failure to adopt these laws has left survivors exposed 455 would represent historic turning points in South Carolina’s legal response to intimate partner violence and sexual exploitation advocate warn the Palmetto State remains a place where abusers can exploit loopholes and survivors are told to continue waiting Got something you’d like to say in response to one of our articles? Or an issue you’d like to address proactively? We have an open microphone policy! Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Got a tip for a story? CLICK HERE. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? CLICK HERE and website in this browser for the next time I comment