Frank Mooney
PORTLAND, ME — James Talbot, a former Catholic priest convicted of sexually molesting adolescents in Maine and Massachusetts after being uncovered by the investigation shown in the film “Spotlight,” died. He was 87. Talbot, a former Jesuit, was named on a list compiled by the religious order of northeastern Jesuits who faced credible claims of … Read more
A Florence County man who led Horry County Police on a high-speed chase earlier this year is suing the department for injuries sustained after driving into a church. On the night of January 8, a police officer patrolling an area near Conway attempted to stop Amir Catron Edwards, 21, after he reportedly committed a traffic … Read more
With the tax season officially ending for the fiscal year 2024/2025 last month, many taxpayers will soon begin to receive refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In general, many people will receive a federal income tax refund. Refunds can be a terrific source of financial boost right after tax season, providing some respite for … Read more
TAMPA — Jennifer Carvajal was sentenced to five years in jail the first time she murdered someone while driving intoxicated. The second time, she received two-thirds of a century. Hillsborough Circuit Judge G. Gregory Green sentenced Carvajal to 67 years in prison on Friday for triggering a wreck that killed one of her cousins and … Read more
The majority of people in the United States link Social Security with retirement. That’s understandable given that it’s the most well-known aspect of the system. But it’s not the only one. Over time, Social Security has expanded to encompass a bigger safety net that extends beyond individuals in their 60s and preparing to retire. In … Read more
Las Vegas — Detectives are requesting the public for assistance in identifying those who may be involved for a train derailment that cost about $25,000 in damages. According to a press statement from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a train derailed near the 9700 block of South Rainbow Boulevard on Friday, May 23, around … Read more
ORLANDO, Florida — Two days before the start of hurricane season, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top disaster management joked Friday that they didn’t want to see each other again until the season concludes in late November. Forecasts indicate that’s unlikely. While the new season, which begins on Sunday, is not likely to … Read more
Three friends, including the parents of a 9-month-old boy, were killed in a car crash outside of Atlanta, according to investigators. Stillman College, the Alabama school where 24-year-old Elliott was a current student and Gardner and Lawrence were alumni, identified the three crash fatalities as Sieas Elliott, Destiny Gardner, and Varick Lawrence, respectively. According to … Read more
Stimulus checks are one way for the federal and state governments to reach out to residents and alleviate the strain of financial bills, particularly for low-income individuals. The last big federal stimulus payment occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Biden administration issued three rounds of payouts to assist residents in covering unforeseen pandemic expenditures, … Read more
Immigration authorities have seized an illegal immigrant teenager and his family after he was convicted of killing a Colorado lady in a high-speed crash and spared jail time. Following a plea agreement with prosecutors, the 16-year-old from Colombia was sentenced to probation and community service for the July 2024 death of Kaitlyn Weaver, 24, in … Read more