www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-01-30 06:12:07

SUMMARY: In McDowell County, North Carolina, crews are working to control several active wildfires. The fires began on Bat Cave Road and Watson Place, with a third fire reported on American Thread Road. Although no injuries have occurred, one home has been damaged, and multiple outhouses have been destroyed. Additionally, a tree fell on power lines, igniting the fires. Currently, 250 acres are affected, with 15% containment. Roads are closed as family members anxiously await updates on potential evacuations. Officials plan to reassess the situation and provide new information before 8 a.m. this morning.

Three wildfires burn in McDowell County, crews make progress with containment

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www.abccolumbia.com – Lee Williams – 2025-01-29 17:19:00

SUMMARY: Billy Hutto, Jr.’s pardon request was denied after he was convicted of causing the death of six-year-old Emma Longstreet in a DUI crash on New Year’s Day 2012. Hutto, with a blood alcohol level of .208, received a 10-year prison sentence but was released after six years for good behavior. During the hearing, Hutto expressed regret, while Emma’s parents, David and Karen Longstreet, fiercely opposed the pardon, describing their ongoing grief. The board unanimously denied Hutto’s request, acknowledging the emotional impact on Emma’s family. Her death prompted the enactment of “Emma’s Law” to enforce stricter DUI regulations.

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www.abccolumbia.com – ABC Team – 2025-01-29 12:06:00

SUMMARY: Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Budget continues a proviso preventing taxpayer dollars from funding abortion providers like Planned Parenthood, asserting that such organizations do not reflect South Carolinian values. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic counters that their funding primarily comes from Medicaid reimbursements for services provided, which do not include abortions. Director Vicki Ringer emphasizes the importance of understanding this distinction, noting that these cuts could harm Medicaid patients who already face a shortage of available providers. She highlights growing healthcare challenges in South Carolina, including high maternal and infant mortality rates, exacerbated by the state’s abortion ban.

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