SC Highway Patrol adds 28 troopers as recruiting gets harder
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol graduated 28 new troopers on Friday, adding to a statewide force that agency leaders say has become harder to staff as the pool of applicants shrinks. Highway Patrol Class 132 includes 6 pre-certified officers and 22 who are new to the law enforcement profession. With this graduating
Greer, S.C., dump truck downs South Buncombe Road cables
GREER, S.C. — A dump truck knocked a line of internet cables onto South Buncombe Road on Friday morning, briefly putting a lane out of service and knocking out internet for some nearby apartment residents, Greer police said. The Greer Police Department confirmed a dump truck caused the cable line to fall in one of
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Kate Hudson to Produce How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel
A sequel to the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is currently in early development, with original star Kate Hudson, 47, set to produce. The announcement, made 21 hours ago, comes more than two decades after the original film’s release. Sources indicate that both Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, 56, who starred
CIA Director in Moscow for Unannounced Discussions
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, traveled to Moscow for unannounced discussions earlier this week, arriving in the Russian capital on Tuesday. Neither Washington nor Moscow has confirmed the purpose of the visit or the individuals he was scheduled to meet. Such in-person talks between high-level American and Russian officials are
Vietnamese Horror Film ‘Lau Chu Hoa’ Arrives in US Theaters
The Vietnamese found-footage horror film, Lầu Chú Hoả: The Deadliest Mansion, is set to open in North American theaters on September 4. Mockingbird Pictures is handling the theatrical release, distributing the film across AMC, Regal, and Cinemark cinema circuits. Directed by Hùng Trần, the movie became Vietnam’s first theatrical found-footage horror release and achieved significant
Girls Cast Reflects on Friendships with Khloé K.
The cast of The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project reports that their friendships with Khloé Kardashian remain strong following the conclusion of the first season. Malika Haqq, 43, stated earlier this month that the experiences and professional relationship have deepened their bonds and mutual appreciation. Haqq emphasized that the cast members desire to see each