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Community Rallies to Combat Rising Violence in Williamsburg County: Leaders Call for Unity and Action

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WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. — In response to a surge in violent crime, local and state officials joined community leaders in a gathering aimed at fostering safety and collaboration. The meeting, held in the wake of several shooting incidents that resulted in tragic fatalities earlier this month, focused on strategies to curb violence and inspire community involvement. Veronica Cooper, a long-time resident and organizer of the event, expressed her relief that local leaders responded to the community’s plea for help. “We’ve witnessed a disturbing increase in shootings,” she noted. “It raises the question of how much … Read more

Tri-Town Tensions: Dyer and St. John Confront Schererville Over Control of Safety Village Amid Threat of Legal Action

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Schererville, Indiana, is facing pushback from neighboring towns Dyer and St. John over a contentious dispute regarding the management of the Tri-Town Safety Village. Both towns have set a deadline for Schererville to resolve the issue by next week or risk further action. On a recent Friday, leaders from Dyer and St. John gathered for a scheduled meeting at the Safety Village, located at 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive. Participants included St. John Police Cmdr. Dave Rybicki, proxying for Police Chief Steve Flores; Fire Chiefs Shane Adams and Joe Martin; Police Chief Bill Alcott; and Town … Read more