The Final Drive: Damien Waiters Succumbs to Injuries After Violent Wreck The quiet of a Sunday evening on Highway 261 North was shattered by the violence of a single, catastrophic collision. At approximately 8:30 p.m., 31-year-old Damien Waiters of Richland County was found in the wreckage of his heavily damaged vehicle near Richbow Road. His…

Gone in Seconds: A Life Erased on I-95 North with No Warning The interstate is a place of transit, a ribbon of asphalt meant to carry us toward our destinations. But for 49-year-old Felicia Sims, Interstate 95 North in Sumter County became the sudden, catastrophic end of her journey. Sometime around 6 p.m. Sunday evening,…

The Night of Unspeakable Horror: A Motel Room Becomes a Torture Chamber The horrific events at the Heritage Park Inn did not begin with the six-hour standoff, but with a night of unspeakable domestic terror. Before the heavy police presence arrived, a 52-year-old man endured an agonizing ordeal. The man, believed to be the brother…

Gone Too Soon: Remembering Noah Tabor Blackstone The Glen Burnie community is grappling with a deep and unexpected loss following the passing of Noah Tabor Blackstone, a 20-year-old who tragically died in a motorcycle accident. Known for his adventurous spirit, infectious smile, and unwavering kindness, Noah’s sudden departure has left a gaping hole in the…

A Heartbreaking Loss: Remembering Lisa Coffey With deep sorrow, we announce the tragic passing of Lisa Coffey, a beloved mathematics teacher at Cherokee High School in Greeneville, Tennessee. Lisa tragically lost her life in a fatal car accident, leaving behind a family, community, and school that will never be the same. Her untimely death has…

A Community in Mourning: The Loss of Francis Churchill The University of Vermont (UVM), the wider Vermont community, and all who knew Francis Churchill are deeply mourning his loss. Francis, a highly respected leader in environmental health and safety, passed away peacefully this week at the age of 57, surrounded by his loving family. His…

The Loss of a Broadcasting Legend: Tim Padot Remembered The Lansing, Michigan, community and the broader broadcasting world are mourning the sudden passing of Tim Padot, a news anchor and reporter whose decades-long career shaped local journalism in Michigan. Tim’s passing, announced this past weekend, has left a profound void, with friends, colleagues, and viewers…

The Promise Lost: Two Lives Crushed on the Edge of Hope The journey north is fraught with danger, yet it is a path paved with hope—a hope for a better life, for family, for dignity. For Axel Evarado Iquic-Sequen, 30, from Guatemala, and Manuel Mateo Lopez, 22, from Mexico, that journey ended not in a…

A Life of Service: Remembering Francis Churchill The Richmond, Vermont, and University of Vermont (UVM) communities are mourning the loss of Francis Churchill, a beloved environmental health and safety leader who devoted over two decades to improving campus safety and fostering connections. Francis passed away recently, leaving a deep void in the hearts of those…

A Legacy of Compassion: Remembering Dr. Morgan Zuniga The Columbus, Ohio community, especially those within the medical field, is heartbroken by the sudden passing of Dr. Morgan Zuniga, a revered Internal Medicine physician at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His untimely death has left a profound impact on his family, colleagues, and patients, who…