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Conway officer hospitalized after fire destroys home; community rallies support

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2 months ago

June 24, 2025

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-06-24 04:43:08

SUMMARY: Conway police officer Sgt. Chris Johnson is hospitalized at a burn center in Augusta, Georgia, after a fire destroyed his home Saturday. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, bi-vocational pastor, former volunteer firefighter, and 17-year police veteran, Johnson is receiving urgent medical care. The Conway Police Department and the community have rallied to support him and his family, who have relocated to a hotel. A GoFundMe page has been created to aid them during this difficult time. The fire’s cause remains under investigation with assistance from Horry County Police. The department honors Johnson’s long-standing service and impact.

A Conway police officer is receiving urgent medical care at a burn center in Augusta, Georgia, after a fire destroyed his home on Saturday.

Sgt. Chris Johnson is known as a husband, father, grandfather, a Conway Police officer, a former volunteer firefighter, and a bivocational pastor.

“He’s got three kids, a wife, and one grandson, so he does have a family that lives there. He had one child who still lived at home. His other two daughters are married, live out, so yeah, he does have a family and again they’re all trying to be by his side now,” said Conway Police Chief Dale Long.

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Wall Street flirts with its records on hopes for coming cuts to interest rates

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16 hours ago

August 12, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-12 10:02:00

SUMMARY: On July 29, 2025, the U.S. stock market neared record highs as July inflation data showed a 2.7% year-over-year increase, slightly below expectations. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow gained 1%, and the Nasdaq was up 0.5%. This fueled optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September to support economic growth, despite inflation risks from tariffs. The Fed remains cautious, balancing inflation control with job market health. Internationally, Australia cut rates again, and Asian markets reacted to tariff delays with mixed moves. Key stocks showed volatility amid mixed earnings and economic forecasts.

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Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington

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2 days ago

August 11, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-11 09:58:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced plans to address homelessness and crime in Washington, D.C., proposing to deploy about 500 federal law enforcement officers—including FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, and Marshals—to patrol the city. He vowed to “liberate” the capital and remove homeless people “immediately,” relocating them away from the city, while promising to incarcerate criminals. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed skepticism about using the National Guard and urged federal support through prosecutors and judges instead. Despite Trump’s claims of a crime surge, D.C. officials report a 26% decrease in violent crime this year. Any federal takeover would require repealing the Home Rule Act, likely facing strong opposition.

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Watching the tropics

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3 days ago

August 10, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-08-10 07:47:25

SUMMARY: Happy Sunday starts mild and gloomy in the Upstate, with temperatures in the low 70s, cooler in the mountains. Afternoon highs reach the low 80s, below average, with a 20% chance of rain and some sunshine. Showers increase Monday and Tuesday, with scattered storms likely, especially during the morning commute. Tropical activity is increasing, with a tropical wave off Africa having an 80% chance of developing into Invest 97L, potentially becoming Hurricane Erin, the season’s first hurricane. Track uncertainty remains, ranging from Bermuda to Florida. Locally, expect scattered showers and storms through the week, with temperatures returning near average by next weekend.