A life was lost in a shooting incident in north Columbia on a Wednesday evening. The victim, Edward Brown Jr. , aged 46, succumbed to his injuries. The event unfolded at a residence on Triple Crown Drive, drawing the attention of law enforcement around 5:30 p. m. Upon arrival, reporters noted a sig
Teen trouble is a big deal. It hurts not just the young people involved, but also their families and the whole community. To tackle this, experts look at different ideas to figure out why some teens act out. One of these ideas is Agnew's General Theory of Crime. It says that what happens in a teen's
Young people with autism who get into trouble with the law often end up in juvenile correctional facilities. These places aim to help teens rejoin society through education, counseling, and skill-building programs. However, they often struggle to meet the unique needs of autistic teens. This leads
In Baltimore, a heated debate is unfolding about how to tackle juvenile crime. Many locals believe the current methods aren't tough enough. They want to see more consequences for young offenders, rather than just diversion programs. A local resident, Donna Ann Ward, started a petition that gathered
Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar
Two young men, Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, are now facing serious charges. They are accused of trying to steal a car from Edward Coristine, a former government worker, on August 3. This wasn't their first run-in with the law. Cotton-Powell had been arrested multiple times bef
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of i
The mayor of Washington, D. C. , has changed her tone about President Trump's decision to take control of the city's police. At first, she was very upset and called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence. She even urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian pus
