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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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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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Statement from Fred W. Layman III on Public Service, Health Challenges, and Commitment to Transparency
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — The following statement is shared to provide clarity, transparency, and context regarding recent personal, professional, and civic challenges faced by longtime Blythewood community member Fred W. Layman III. The statement outlines his health journey, service to the Town of Blythewood, leadership efforts at Doko Manor, and his perspective on recent events that…
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Growth Reaches New Heights in Blythewood as Expanding Church Raises 36-Foot Cross
As Blythewood continues to grow, the signs of expansion are becoming more visible across the town—from new neighborhoods and widened roadways to additional schools and businesses. Now, a growing church is adding to that landscape. Village Church reached a significant milestone this weekend as part of its campus expansion. On Sunday, a 36-foot-tall cross was…
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