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Veteran non-profit founder returns from Helene search & rescue mission

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SUMMARY: Joint Task Force Canines, a local nonprofit, recently returned from a search and recovery mission in Western North Carolina following devastating floods from Hurricane Ida. Founder Keith Holland, accompanied by his service dog Quill, worked alongside other veterans to locate missing loved ones. Holland described the scene as worse than any war zone he had encountered, due to the overwhelming force of nature that complicated their efforts. Their team successfully recovered three bodies, utilizing trained dogs to navigate the challenging terrain. Holland plans to return soon to assist those still affected by the disaster, addressing urgent needs as winter approaches.

Keith Holland, non-profit founder of Joint Task Force K9 has returned home from western North Carolina after assisting in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

Holland used trained dogs to help find missing bodies in western North Carolina and got back from the mission on Monday.

When ABC15 spoke to Keith Holland last week, he had just gotten to Mars Hill, an area about 15 miles north of Asheville. Holland was about to set out on a four-day search and recovery mission on the South Toe River with his service dog, Quill.
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Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

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June 15, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-06-15 09:19:00

SUMMARY: A man posing as a police officer fatally shot former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounded Sen. John Hoffman in politically motivated attacks. Authorities identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, a former state appointee and security contractor. Armed and on the run, Boelter left writings referencing abortion-rights lawmakers and carried “No Kings” flyers. His vehicle held multiple AK-style weapons. The FBI is offering a \$50,000 reward. The shootings, amid rising political violence, prompted enhanced security for lawmakers. Governor Tim Walz called it an assassination, while President Trump condemned the violence. Hortman and Hoffman had championed progressive policies in Minnesota.

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Isolated afternoon storms return

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June 15, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-06-15 04:52:53


SUMMARY: Happy Sunday starts with showers and mostly cloudy skies, making for a gloomy morning. Showers will continue this afternoon with some sun peeking through. Temperatures will rise to around 86°F, with humidity making it feel close to 90°F. Monday and Tuesday will be oppressively hot due to moisture from the Gulf, with feel-like temperatures in the mid-90s. Wednesday remains hot and muggy, with highs in the low 90s but slightly less humidity. Scattered isolated afternoon storms have a 40% chance today and across the mountains with no severe weather expected. Keep umbrellas handy and stay hydrated during this hot period.

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Stanko is executed after clemency is denied

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June 13, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Rochelle Dean – 2025-06-13 23:02:00

SUMMARY: Stephen Stanko, 57, was executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for two 2005 murders: he shot a friend in Horry County and killed his girlfriend in Georgetown County after raping her daughter, who survived a throat-slashing. Stanko apologized in a final statement and asked not to be judged by his worst day. His execution, South Carolina’s sixth in nine months, followed a brief halt due to drug availability. He declined the firing squad after concerns arose from a prior execution. Appeals and a clemency request were denied. Victims’ families and his lawyer witnessed the execution. He died 28 minutes after it began.

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