2 NC deputies killed by floodwaters in Helene aftermath

The deputies were from Macon and Madison counties, near Asheville. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene has claimed the lives of two law enforcement officers in western North Carolina. The NC Sheriffs’ Association said deputies from Macon and Madison counties were killed in flood waters.  Macon County officials said Jim Lau, a courthouse … Read more

Erwin Police Department K-9 found dead after going missing in Unicoi Co. flood

“Please pray for his handler and all who loved him,” EPD said. UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — The Erwin Police Department in Unicoi County said one of its K-9s was found and “no longer with us” after being lost during historic flooding in East Tennessee from Hurricane Helene. The department initially posted to social media asking … Read more

What we know about BioLab fire in Conyers: Shelter-in-place, evacuation orders lifted

The fire ignited Sunday morning and later reignited, according to Rockdale County authorities. CONYERS, Ga. — UPDATE: This story will continue to update Monday, but you can also find a new blog with live updates by clicking this link. Original story below A large chemical fire broke out early Sunday at a lab in Conyers and … Read more

Off-duty officer shoots neighbor’s dogs after he said they broke through fence and attacked his K9

His police K9 was also shot and died from its injuries. SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty police officer shot two of his neighbor’s dogs after he said they broke through his fence and attacked his police K9 in his backyard. SAPD was dispatched around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday to the 9300 block of Lands Point … Read more