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Trump to speak to all female audience at townhall in Forsyth County

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Trump to speak to all female audience at townhall in Forsyth County

www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2024-10-11 22:50:04

SUMMARY: Former President Trump will participate in a televised Town Hall in Forsyth County next week, focusing on women’s issues with an all-female audience. The event airs on Wednesday and aims to address the gender gap in support for both Trump and Vice President Harris. While some Democrats express skepticism about Trump’s commitment to women’s issues, Republican supporters believe female voters will remain loyal. This event, intended to sway voters in a crucial swing state, comes as early voting begins next week ahead of the November 5th election. The Harris campaign has criticized Trump’s motives, claiming he’s insincere.

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Republican Donald Trump is expected to record a town hall next week with women voters in Forsyth County.

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Savannah State University police talk campus safety

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www.wsav.com – Nakya Harris – 2025-04-18 20:56:00

SUMMARY: Savannah State University’s Police Chief Clarella Thomas, in her role for over a year, emphasizes enhancing campus safety protocols in light of recent school shootings. As a mother of college students, she understands parents’ concerns about safety. Encouraging the phrase “see something, say something,” she highlights community involvement in safety measures. Thomas’s team is upgrading emergency plans and promoting the emergency notification system, Everbridge. This summer, they’ll collaborate with external law enforcement for drills. Chief Thomas, alongside SSU’s new president, aims to improve security further, especially with the upcoming Orange Crush festival, restricting campus access to students only.

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FSU shooting: Will the suspected gunman’s mother face charges?

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www.wsav.com – Leland Vittert – 2025-04-18 08:03:00

SUMMARY: A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used a service weapon belonging to his mother, a sheriff’s deputy, to fatally shoot two men and injure six others at the university. Legal experts, including former Judge Elizabeth Scherer, indicated it’s too early to determine if his mother could face charges, depending on her knowledge of her son’s dangers and the weapon’s accessibility. While parents of juvenile shooters have faced charges in the past, the adult status of Ikner complicates potential liability. Investigators are still probing the case, with a motive yet to be disclosed.

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ONLY ON 3: Man convicted of voluntary manslaughter says he deserves new trial

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www.wsav.com – Andrew Davis – 2025-04-17 20:23:00

SUMMARY: Preston Oates, convicted of voluntary manslaughter and gun charges in the 2014 killing of Carlos Olivera, is seeking a new trial. Oates claims ineffective counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and unexamined evidence during his trial. He continues to deny responsibility, arguing bias from law enforcement and improper handling of key evidence. Oates shot Olivera after a confrontation over a vehicle booting incident, with prosecutors stating he was the aggressor. Oates’ appeal was denied by the South Carolina Supreme Court, and his family and Olivera’s family were present at the hearing. The next hearing is scheduled for April 24.

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