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Rep. Jim Jordan Urges DOJ to Investigate Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Over Congressional Testimony

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has formally asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, alleging that Smith provided false testimony during a congressional deposition. In a letter sent Wednesday to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Jordan claimed Smith “seemingly made willfully and…
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Mexican Tourist Killed After ICE Encounter in Florida While on Vacation, Officials Say

MIAMI — A 28-year-old Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after fleeing from federal immigration officers in Florida was legally visiting the United States on a valid tourist visa, according to Mexican officials and an advocacy organization assisting his family. Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán died on July 14 after authorities said…
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18 Following Maryland Car Crash

Kaylee Hottle, the young actress best known for her roles in Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has died at the age of 18 following a car accident in Maryland. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by her father, Joshua Hottle, who spoke to TMZ and later shared an emotional video on…
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MrBeast Marries Thea Booysen in an Intimate Private Ceremony

One of YouTube’s biggest stars has officially tied the knot. Nearly four years after first meeting, MrBeast and content creator Thea Booysen are now husband and wife, celebrating their love in a private wedding surrounded by close family and friends. The YouTube sensation, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, shared the joyful news with millions…
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Top 10 Sleep Apnea Treatment Providers in the USA (2026 Guide)

Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and can significantly impact overall health, energy levels, and quality of life. Left untreated, sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other serious health conditions. Fortunately, there are many reputable sleep clinics, treatment providers, and medical technology companies across the United…
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Time for Transparent Accountability: The Case for Independent Legal Investigation of Our Mayor Sloan Griffin is Past Due

Time for Transparent Accountability: The Case for Independent Legal Investigation of Our Mayor Sloan Griffin is Past Due
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Blythewood Town Council Pushes $500 FOI Fee Decision Down the Road

BLYTHEWOOD — Questions surrounding a $500 Freedom of Information (FOI) fee charged to The Voice took center stage at the Town Council’s January 28 meeting. However, after a lengthy discussion, council members stopped short of making any immediate changes, opting instead to revisit the issue at a later date. The $500 FOI Charge The matter…
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Is the Town of Blythewood Overlooking Questions About $20,000 in Juneteenth Funds?

Concerns are growing in Blythewood after questions surfaced about $20,000 in hospitality tax (H-tax) funds originally allocated for the Town’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration. Nearly three months ago, during the November 24 Town Council meeting, Councilman Donald Brock publicly stated that $20,000 from last year’s Juneteenth funding “walked away” and could not be accounted for. The…
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South Carolina man faces first fentanyl-induced homicide charge after overdose death

A Midlands man has been charged in connection with a fatal drug overdose in what authorities say is the first case in South Carolina brought under the state’s new fentanyl-induced homicide law. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced that 35-year-old Sumter resident Thomas Justin Barwick has been arrested and charged after investigators determined that drugs…
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Lorick Road bridge near Blythewood to close temporarily for repairs

Drivers in the Columbia-area should plan for a temporary detour this January as a key bridge near Blythewood undergoes maintenance. Beginning January 5, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will close the Lorick Road bridge that spans Crane Creek North Branch. The closure is expected to last a little over two weeks while crews…
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