A 19-year-old teaching assistant at Shiloh Valley Primary School in Union County, North Carolina, was arrested for allegedly taking an inappropriate photo of a student. Hannah Embrey faces charges of misdemeanor peeping into a room while possessing a photo device and felony disseminating photo obtained by peeping violation. Union County Public Schools has placed Embrey on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, and the sheriff's office is urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
A person died after falling at Inspiration Point in Union County, Illinois. The incident is being described as an accidental fall, and no suspicious activity is expected. Authorities are investigating the incident.
The Union County Coroner's Office is seeking information to identify a pedestrian who was killed in a crash on the 1700 Block of Whitmire Highway. The victim, a white male, was walking in the middle of the roadway when they were struck by a vehicle. The victim did not have any identification on them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Union County 911.
A South Carolina school in Union County will be closed on Wednesday after sustaining damage from strong storms that passed through the area. The school district announced an e-learning day and stated that a structural engineer will assess the building's safety for students and staff. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, and the storm had winds of up to 60 mph.
Emergency crews in Union County, North Carolina, were called to a home where a horse named Lexi had fallen into the homeowner's pool. Midland Fire and Rescue, along with the Wesley Chapel Fire Department, successfully rescued the horse with the help of a specially trained large animal rescue technician. The circumstances leading to the horse's presence in the pool remain unknown.
A $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket was sold at a Giant Food Stores in Union County. The ticket was a $20 game called $1,000,000 Cash Corner$, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket and contact the Lottery to claim their prize. Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date.
A single-vehicle accident in Creston, Union County, Iowa, resulted in one fatality and one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. The accident occurred when a Ford Mustang lost control at a high speed, struck a parked car, and collided with two houses before flipping over. The passenger from Creston died from his injuries, while the driver was airlifted to a hospital in Des Moines. The investigation is ongoing, and the names of the individuals involved have not been released.
Madalynn Stewart, a 19-year-old from Maloy, has become the third fatality in a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Union County, Iowa, on July 21st. Stewart's car failed to stop at an intersection and collided with a pickup truck driven by Andy Merritt. Two other passengers in Stewart's vehicle were also killed, while another was hospitalized. Funeral services for Stewart will be held next Monday.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Kierstyn Williamson, who was reported missing by her family in South Carolina. After a 36-hour investigation, authorities discovered a body believed to be Williamson's. Joshua Newton, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder and obstruction of justice, while Victoria Smith, 22, has been charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact. The Union County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two individuals have been charged in connection with the death of 18-year-old Kierstyn Williamson, who was reported missing from Laurens, South Carolina. After receiving information that she may have been at a house in Monroe, Union County, authorities discovered a body believed to be that of the teenager. Joshua Newton, 25, is charged with first-degree murder and obstruction of justice, while Victoria Smith, 22, is charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact. The incident is being investigated as a homicide. Both suspects are currently in custody at the Union County Jail.
Three suspected tornadoes hit Union County in Pennsylvania, causing building damage but no reported injuries. The National Weather Service will determine if the storms were tornadoes after on-site visits. The storms formed rapidly, with the first twister reported in Lewis Twp. causing extensive damage to a barn and roofs. The most serious tornado hit a fireworks store, damaging the building and several vehicles. A third tornado hit the Penn Valley Campground area. Tornado warnings were issued for nearby areas, but no damage was reported. Conditions are expected to be favorable for strong storms again on Monday.
Four juveniles were injured in a shooting at a party in Union County, South Carolina. Deputies were responding to a noise complaint when shots were fired. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital and an active investigation is ongoing.
A man was shot and killed by a Union County deputy while responding to a domestic violence call in Myrtle, Mississippi. The man pointed a gun at the deputy, who then shot at him. The man barricaded himself inside the home and later died from his injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
A Union County deputy shot and killed a man who pointed a gun at him while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Myrtle, Mississippi. The man barricaded himself inside the home and died from his injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, and the deputies involved received no injuries.
A Union County deputy responded to a domestic violence situation and was involved in a shooting when the man pointed a gun at the deputy. The man then barricaded himself inside a home and a SWAT team is on the scene. The extent of the suspect's injuries is unknown. Sheriff Jimmy Edwards is asking the public to stay away from the area.
