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USA Today
02-07-2025
- General
- USA Today
Video shows plane flip over in yard during rough landing
Surveillance video shows the moment a single-engine plane flipped over in a backyard in South Carolina. The plane, a Cessna 150, turned over onto its top during the turbulent landing in a grassy yard on June 29 around 9:00 a.m., Fox Carolina and WYFF reported. The incident occurred in Pelzer, a town about 16 miles from Greenville. In an interview with WYFF, the pilot said a bump in the grass caused the small, fast-moving aircraft to go into the air, adding that he flipped it to prevent additional damage. "I made the decision to just plant it, slow it down as slow as I could, and right before the treeline, put it on its top," he stated. Watch the rough landing below Plane Crash: 6 dead after plane crashes into Ohio backyard Officials have opened an investigation According to Fox Carolina, the plane departed from an airport in the city of Pickens. The pilot, who was the only occupant on the plane, survived and did not suffer from severe injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board told the news station in a statement that the incident is "classified as an accident and the NTSB will open an investigation.' USA TODAY reached out to the South Greenville Fire District for more information. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black bear spotted in Greenville. 450 sighted in Upstate in 2024, how to report a sighting
A black bear was twice spotted near downtown Greenville, according to several social media reports on June 19 and June 20. Rep. Chandra Dillard posted about the sighting on social media. "Everyone loves Greenville; even the bears," she wrote in her post. The bear was spotted in the Poe Mill, James St., Southern Side neighborhoods, according to her post. "Don't engage. Call SC DNR 1-800-922-5431," she advised. WYFF 4 reported that "a black bear was spotted twice in 24 hours near downtown Greenville." The first sighting occurred on the night of June 19 on 6th Avenue near the Poe Mill area, and the bear was spotted again on June 20 on James Street, according to WYFF. Black bears are roaming in the Upstate, and they're on the prowl for food. Last year, there were 450 black bear sightings in the region, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Sightings are on the rise due to increased human activity and development in bear habitat and the use of technology like doorbell cameras, which allow for more sightings to be captured. But is this reason to be worried about black bears? Not exactly. "Black bears are so timid today partly because they evolved alongside such powerful predators as saber-toothed cats, American lions, dire wolves and short-faced bears, all of which became extinct only about 12,000 years ago," said the North American Bear Center. "Black bears were the only one of these that could climb trees, so black bears survived by staying near trees and developing the attitude: run first and ask questions later. The timid ones passed on their genes to create the black bear of today." Here's what to know about black bears in the state. Black bears are omnivores that eat both plants and animals. Their diet generally consists of berries, nuts, insects, fish, and meat. Because black bears are opportunistic, they will devour anything that is readily available, including human food and garbage. The black bear diet is also highly dependent on season and location. Offensive black bear attacks are rare and usually occur in remote areas where bears come in contact with humans the least, per the North American Bear Center. "The 750,000 black bears of North America kill less than one person per year on average, while men 18-24 are 167 times more likely to kill someone than a black bear," the center said. When a human is attacked by a black bear, it is typically a defensive reaction to the person being too close ― a situation that is easily avoidable. Injuries that occur are usually minor. Since most black bears in the wild today are timid, they are more likely to run away to a tree when frightened. "By contrast, startled grizzlies may charge and occasionally attack, making grizzlies over 20 times more dangerous than black bears," per the center. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, there has never been a fatality or even an attack attributed to a black bear in S.C. In the eastern U.S., only two human fatalities attributed to bears have occurred over the last 100 years. Current sustaining black bear populations exist in the mountains/upper Piedmont and northern coastal counties. Never feed or approach bears. Intentionally feeding bears or allowing them to find anything that smells or tastes like food teaches bears to approach homes and people looking for more. Secure food, garbage and recycling. Food and food odors attract bears, so do not reward them with easily available food, liquids or garbage. Remove bird feeders when bears are active. Birdseed and grains have lots of calories, so they are attractive to bears. Removing feeders is the best way to avoid creating conflicts with bears. Never leave pet food outdoors. Feed pets indoors when possible. If you must feed pets outside, feed in single portions and remove bowls afterwards. Store pet food where bears cannot see or smell it. Clean and store grills, smokers. Clean grills after each use and make sure that all grease, fat and food particles are removed. Store clean grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out. Alert neighbors to bear activity. See bears in the area or evidence of bear activity? Tell your neighbors and share info on how to avoid bear conflicts. You can report a black bear sighting to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources by visiting this link, For black bear emergencies, call 911 or 1-800-922-5431. Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@ This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Black bear spotted in Greenville, SC: How to report a sighting in SC
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Man kidnaps 24-year-old, shoots her dead while driving on interstate, SC cops say
A 24-year-old woman died after being kidnapped and shot in a vehicle traveling along an interstate in South Carolina, deputies said. Traffic in the northbound lanes of I-85, near Mauldin, was stopped May 24 after two people were found dead in a blue Subaru Impreza, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. Deputies said a 38-year-old man fired a gun at a woman, whom he'd kidnapped in Mauldin. Then, the man turned the car around and fatally shot himself, deputies said. Responding officers took the woman to a hospital where she died, deputies said. 'It appears the two people knew each other well but specifics are still being looked into,' deputies said. The victim was identified by the Anderson County Coroner's Office as Tayler Gennalee Maraj, according to WYFF. She had been shot in the head, the coroner told the news outlet. The investigation is ongoing, deputies said. Mauldin is about a 90-mile drive northwest from Columbia.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Victoria Kokinos Joins WYFF as Traffic and Weather Anchor
Victoria Kokinos has joined Greenville, S.C. NBC affiliate WYFF as traffic anchor and meteorologist. She joins Destiny Chance, Aaron Baker, and Parella Lewis on the morning show as traffic anchor. She'll also be the meteorologist on WYFF News 4 at Noon. "We know our viewers depend on accurate weather and traffic reports every morning," said WYFF 4 president and general manager Blake Bridges. "Victoria will step in with her unique skillset and continue our tradition of excellence on WYFF News 4 Today." "We are thrilled to welcome Victoria to our dynamic morning team," said WYFF 4 news director Will Dillard. "She brings a wealth of experience in both traffic and weather that will help viewers prepare for the day." Kokinos has spent the last 6 years at Hearst Television's WJCL in Savannah, Georgia.
NBC News
14-03-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Republican congressman faces extended boos and jeers at rowdy town hall
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., faced a rowdy crowd at a town hall with constituents Thursday evening, the latest such event to go viral on social media as Republicans face backlash over President Donald Trump's mass layoffs of federal workers and budget cuts. In video captured by NBC News affiliate WYFF, Edwards spoke in front of a packed auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina — until he was drowned out by the jeers of attendees. 'I was proud to vote recently for the House budget resolution, which provides the framework" — Edwards told the crowd before cutting himself off as boos washed over him, while other attendees raised their hands to give him a thumbs-down. Afterward, Edwards was greeted outside by protesters holding Ukrainian and Palestinian flags and signs that read "Fire Elon," referring to Trump adviser Elon Musk, who has led the so-called Department of Government Efficiency's effort to fire thousands of federal workers in recent weeks. Edwards represents North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, a solidly Republican area that includes Asheville and surrounding rural communities. The congressman won it by mo r e than 13 percentage points in 2024. But he decided to hold Thursday's town hall after the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which works to get Republicans elected to the House, advised Republican lawmakers against doing such in-person meetings because of repeated constituent confrontations. House Speaker Mike Johnson.R-La., also cautioned lawmakers against holding such open forums to connect with their constituents. Ahead of the town hall, Edwards said in a statement, "I've had many constituents ask me lately if I could hold another live town hall. The answer is most emphatically, yes. Being accessible, listening, and answering questions for the people of WNC are among my favorite activities, even if we might not always agree.'
