Latest news with #Grade
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Where are most crimes happening in Myrtle Beach area? These areas have the highest
The amount of crime happening in Horry County has been a top concern of local residents. It's not just crime that is increasing, it's also the boldness of the suspects who commit the crimes. In recent months, law enforcement has dealt with a string of high-profile crimes in Horry County, including a shooting at a Little River boat party, suspects shooting at police during a high-speed chase and three shootings – two that were deadly – on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Data shows that certain areas of Horry County receive a higher number of crimes than other areas. But, in reality, no area has been immune from criminal activity. Horry County Police Chief Kris Leonhardt said that this year is on track to be one of the busiest in the number of incidents for police. Most of it is occurring near permanent residents along the coast with gang activity heightening near inland towns of Aynor and Longs, Leonhardt said. However, an independent crime statistics organization shows that most of the violent crimes are happening in the tourist areas of the county, as well as in the Carolina Forest area. Carolina Forest in the Myrtle Beach area has seen a tremendous population growth, requiring additional schools to be built, roads to be widened and emergency services to build additional fire stations and add more police units to keep up with the influx of crime and growth. Horry County Police is adding a fifth police precinct in the Carolina Forest area to be implemented in August and a new gang police unit which is already in place. During a public safety meeting in June, Leonhardt highlighted a high in calls for service with more than 16,000 received in May. That includes 337 calls for violent crimes, according to Horry County data from a May Public Safety Committee meeting agenda. Calls for service occur when emergency personnel are requested to respond to an emergency situation, such as a 911 call or a directive from a passerby. During the same time last year, police received more than 17,000 calls for service. But Horry County Police also did not have as many deadly or violent incidents as they have this year, the chief said. Where's the most crime? Tourist areas dominate calls for service in Horry County, police data shows. The south precinct encompasses Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Socastee, which from 2023 to May 2025 has almost always received the most calls for service out of Horry County Police's four precincts. Leonhardt said the south is the busiest because it's where most permanent residents live. But a more detailed map from Crime Grade shows that most violent crime incidents per capita in Horry County occur in tourist areas where fewer residents live, not in Socastee or other residential areas. Crime Grade rates counties across the country based on machine-learning projection from previous reported data. At the end of each projection, it gives a grade. Myrtle Beach earned a D+ for its overall crime grade. Crime Grade's map shows that more crime occurred in Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Heights, near 21st and 22nd avenues North to Springmaid Beach, and even the Market Common district. That area includes popular tourist destinations like North Ocean Boulevard. However, Crime Grade pointed out that these areas may show high crime in part because of the few permanent residents in the area. 'Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather – even if few residents live there,' according to the interpretation from Crime Grade's website. 'The south part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area.' It is the same explanation offered by Myrtle Beach city officials and Police Chief Amy Prock, who said that many of the recent violent crimes happening in the city have been committed by people who are not from Horry County. The deadly mass shooting that involved a Myrtle Beach Police officer in April occurred in the 900 block of North Ocean Boulevard and begun after a Marlboro County teenager allegedly fired his weapon into a crowd along a busy sidewalk downtown. Marlboro County, which includes Bennettsville, where the gunman lived, was given an F for crime and the city is shown with a high level of crime, according to Crime Grade's data. Other high violent crime areas in Horry County include Carolina Forest and neighborhoods along S.C. 9 between Loris and Longs where Horry County Police have said gang activity is high. The latest data showed the south precinct had received more than 6,000 calls for service in May. The north precinct, which contains Longs, Little River and North Myrtle Beach, is the fastest growing precinct in the county and where the county's new gang unit focuses much of its efforts, Leonhardt said. It received more than 4,700 calls for service in May. Leonhardt said that Horry County is not necessarily becoming more dangerous, but residents are seeing more crime because of the department's transparency efforts and media coverage. 'We see more bigger crime, so to speak,' Leonhardt said. 'We've always had crime issues. I think we're doing a better job of getting that information out there to our public so we are more transparent showing what is going on in your community. So I think that is great.' Locals commit crime too Myrtle Beach, however, continues to be reported as one of the most dangerous cities in South Carolina, according to previous reporting. It's something that city officials have continually refuted. Police agencies in Horry County reported 19 murders, according to South Carolina Law Enforcement Division's most recent crime report in 2023. That number is greater than almost all other police agencies in the state, though the murder rate per capita is lower than other counties such as Marlboro, Florence and Marion counties, the report showed. Leonhardt said that despite skepticism that most crimes come from people from outside the Myrtle Beach area, it's more complicated than placing most blame on non-residents. Many permanent residents commit crime in Horry County too, he said. More than 17 million people visit the Myrtle Beach area every year according to Visit Myrtle Beach. 'We have a mixture really because we are such a destination area,' Leonhardt said. 'So you'll see some of what I call 'transient crime' come here, they'll look for opportunities, if they find those, they exploit them, then they leave.' HCPD's strategy To deal with the influx of people in Horry County, the department will implement a fifth police precinct in the Carolina Forest area by Aug. 26. The department has also filled around 50 positions in two years which is unprecedented for other departments in the area, HCPD Public Information Officer Mikayla Moskov said. Myrtle Beach Police has previously said it has a shortage of 50 officers. 'We always keep track of our statistics,' Leonhardt said. 'Growth really drove the desire to start a new precinct and to be able to provide better services.' Horry County's population has grown by more than 60,000 people or 17.1% from 2020 to 2024, according to the U.S. Census. Leonhardt said the department's main safety strategy is deterrence through visibility. 'Being that visible deterrent is a huge first step,' Leonhardt said. 'But on the backside of that, it goes to growing those specialty units that can focus on special crimes. We've grown our traffic team, we've grown our street crimes team, our narcotics team, the implementation of the new gang unit has helped, I think it's a fine combination of all that is making a difference to make our community safer really.' Leonhardt has been working with HCPD since 2002, and has lived in the county since he was 6 or 7 years old, he said. Despite many of the crimes residents are seeing around the area, he couldn't pick a place he wouldn't live in. 'I live in Little River. I've lived there my whole life. I don't plan on going anywhere,' Leonhardt said. 'I love it. It's just my area, and so I think to say one area I couldn't do it, because it's all unique and it brings its own special flavor.'
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baxter appoints Andrew Hider as CEO
This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Name: Andrew Hider New role: CEO, Baxter Previous role: CEO, ATS Corporation Baxter has appointed Andrew Hider as president and CEO, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of José Almeida in February. Hider is currently CEO of the automation company ATS Corporation. ATS works across a wide range of industries, with life sciences being the largest of many end markets. Baxter drew parallels between the businesses because ATS is 'a global, diversified, customer-centric company with a broad scale and range of capabilities.' ATS has more than 65 manufacturing facilities. Baxter CFO Joel Grade discussed what the company was looking for in a CEO at a Goldman Sachs event in June. Grade said the target profile of the CEO would reflect Baxter's focus on its growth rate. 'We're looking to accelerate growth over what we have had historically. We talked about this 4% to 5% growth target, and that obviously is going to come in part from innovation and from the opportunity to drive R&D investment in those areas that are going to drive growth,' Grade said. 'I think that's certainly part of the profile.' Acquisitions, 'in a fold-in, tuck-in way,' form part of Baxter's growth plans, Grade said. Hider oversaw a series of tuck-in acquisitions as CEO of ATS. Deals such as the $195 million takeover of Avidity Science and the acquisition of Paxiom for $146 million Canadian dollars, plus a string of smaller buyouts, helped drive revenue growth at ATS under Hider's leadership. Hider is set to start as CEO of Baxter by Sept. 3. The timing of the executive's departure from ATS is yet to be finalized. Hider is expected to leave ATS by the end of August on a date still to be determined by the company's board of directors. Almeida is scheduled to stay on with the company in an advisory role until Oct. 31. Recommended Reading Baxter CEO José Almeida retires Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Leonard Williams Underrated? Low NFL Top 100 spot met with criticism
If there are 98 players in the NFL better than Leonard Williams, I've got some prime real estate to sell you on Mars. Leonard Williams' inclusion at No. 99 on the NFL's Top 100 List was a well-deserved piece of recognition for one of the Seahawks' best players- especially considering only 8 defensive tackles made the list in 2024, as compared with 20 wide receivers. However, the placement at #99 has been met with criticism from members of the media who think he's still underappreciated. Corbin K. Smith prompted the discussion Monday morning: Sami ON Tap shared a similar sentiment and provided context Williams' rankings in the past: I love that Leonard Williams made the NFL Top 100.#99 lands at #99.I really thought he would be higher than has been higher when he was on the Giants, and this was his first time making it on the Seahawks..2021: #842022: #972023: N/A2024: N/A2025: #99 By the numbers, their point is valid. PFF's analytics say this was the best season of Williams' career by a sizable margin, with his 87.1 DEF grade in 2025 followed by only one other season above 80 in 2016 (81.4). He made the Pro Bowl both years, but also received NFL Defensive Player of the Year votes this season. It will be interesting to see if players who finished below him in DPOY voting place above him on the Top 100. Williams posted elite numbers compared to other interior defensive linemen last season. He tied for 2nd with 11 sacks, ranked 4th with 15 QB hits, and tied for 9th with 54 pressures. While his 2020 season with the New York Giants earned him the No. 84 spot on 2021's list with similar stats, two differences stick out that he should get more credit for in 2025- he was forced into a much more versatile role and had one of the best plays of the season doing role was more interior-based in 2025. Even though he recorded a career high in sacks in 2020, it's easier to get half a sack more playing a true defensive end; making his 2025 sack total more impressive. He also spent 16 snaps in coverage, an absolute anomaly for a human weighing 302 pounds, and produced a truly magical moment for Seattle against his former the New York Jets 21-6 in the 2nd quarter, Williams recorded a 92-yd pick six which sparked Seattle to a 20 unanswered-point, comeback win. It is one of the best examples of a dominant play by an individual player in recent NFL memory and is typically a scenario reserved for high school and college defensive lineman prospects who are leagues above their fact that Williams' made a high school highlight happen in an NFL Game shows both his uniqueness and quality at his position. While the NFL agrees he belongs on the Top 100 this year, many wonder what he would have to do to be a top 80 player that he hasn't precedent is unclear. He already ranks 4th in PFF DEF Grade for DIs, so it's hard to see him gaining ground without being outright the best DT in the league. However, it is a player vote, so it's unlikely they're obsessing over PFF Grades and stats. They typically put more stock into who they've played with and Leonard Williams' placement on the NFL Top 100 might be low, he's finally getting discussed. The recognition is great to see, but it's even better that it caused enough controversy to highlight him in conversations.
Irish Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tipp Ladies ‘dismayed' at All-Ireland quarter-final clash with hurling
The Tipperary Ladies football team have hit out at the scheduling of their historic TG4 All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Meath. The Premier Ladies are chasing a first All-Ireland success since 1980 but have contacted independent TD Michael Lowry to express their astonishment that the match will clash with the Tipperary hurlers' All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny. Tipp will face 2021 and 2022 All-Ireland champions Meath at 5.15pm on Sunday July 6th in Navan, at the same time the hurlers will be facing off with old foes Kilkenny at Croke Park, with a throw-in there scheduled for 4pm. It will be the first time the Tipperary hurlers have played a Championship game in Croke Park in six years and there is huge excitement in the county over both games. However, the scheduling will mean that fans of both teams won't be able to attend the two games. It will also be the first time Tipperary ladies have been in an All-Ireland senior quarter-final in 40 years. In correspondence received by Deputy Lowry, a player on the Ladies team said: 'This decision is not only inconsiderate to the dual supporters of both codes, but also makes it practically impossible for players, families, and fans to support both teams - something that means a great deal to Tipperary fans.' Several of those who have contacted Deputy Lowry also said that the issue isn't just the clash of dates, which is frustrating enough, but the close timing of the games adds to the frustration as it removes the possibility of attending both games. In a post on his Facebook page, Lowry added: 'While both players and supporters understand that fixture congestion is a challenge and that some overlap in scheduling is inevitable, it is noted that three of the four quarter-final games are already scheduled for Saturday.' One aggrieved fan told Lowry that: 'Surely the most reasonable and respectful solution would have been to place the Ladies game on the Saturday to allow supporters the opportunity to be present for both massive occasions in Tipperary Sport.'' Another felt that, '"this kind of scheduling sends a message that is hard to ignore - that consideration for the players and fans of Ladies Football remains secondary." Lowry's post added: 'It's been over 40 years since Tipperary reached an All-Ireland Quarter Final in the Senior Grade, so it is a huge achievement. This squad works just as hard, prepares just as much, and deserves the same opportunity to showcase Ladies Football in front of full stands, not to be hidden away in a scheduling conflict that could easily have been avoided. 'Fixtures should be scheduled with respect and common sense. This is not just a clash of calendars - it's a failure in planning that actively damages the growth and visibility of Ladies Football in Tipperary and beyond' the post went on to say. Irish Mirror contacted the Ladies Gaelic Football Association for a reply.
Scoop
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Nelson Rider Basalaj Leads A Honda 1-2 At Nationals
JUNE 8, 2025: South Islander Bailey Basalaj led a Honda 1-2 finish to the top of the series podium as his year's New Zealand Enduro Championships wrapped up in the North Island. The 21-year-old industrial refrigeration engineer from Nelson has been racing at the ultimate level for many years now, and on Sunday he finally broke through to achieve his career-long ambition, but he had a fight on his hands with fellow Honda rider Blake Affleck making a late charge for the title. Basalaj won the opening round of the 2025 New Zealand Enduro Championships near Nelson in April, but he was still taking nothing for granted as he headed to round two near Whanganui over the King's Birthday Weekend, barely a week ago. He managed to win again over the weekend near Whanganui and, with two outright victories in a row, it set Basalaj up for 'a more relaxed third and final round', two back-to-back days of racing, near Martinborough on Saturday and Sunday. Basalaj finished runner-up in the 'sprint' segment of the competition held on Saturday, beaten to the finish by Affleck, from Owaka, south of Balclutha, and it was the same story again the following day, during the more-arduous long-loop phase, with Affleck once more winning ahead of Basalaj. This gave Affleck overall honours for the weekend, but, more importantly, it was enough for Basalaj – with his eventual 1-1-2 scorecard for the series – to wrap up the premier Expert Grade title overall. Second overall for the series was Affleck (with 3-4-1 round results over the series) and New Plymouth's Josh Houghton (2-6-3) completed the Exert Grade podium, while Whangamata's Ethan Jameson (4-3-11) and Amberley's Nathan Hodge (6-5-5) rounded out the top five for 2025. Best of the Intermediate Grade riders at the weekend was Masterton's George Callaghan, followed by Masterton's Dave Edmonds and Tokoroa's Mark Newton. For the series overall it finished with Callaghan on top (with a 2-1-1 score-card over the three rounds), followed by Whanganui pair Grant McKinlay (1-6-5) and Jason Wakeling (0-2-7). Best of the women this season was Stratford's Megan Collins, who finished a highly-creditable fourth overall in the Intermediate Grade. 2025 New Zealand Enduro Champs calendar: Round 1: April 25-26, Nelson. Day 1, 725 Dovedale Road, Day 2 Moutere Highway, 3.8km west of the Redwood Valley Hall. Round 2: June 1-2, near Whanganui. Round 3: June 7-8, Ruakokoputuna Hall, Martinborough District, South Wairarapa.
