SUMMARY: Joint Task Force Canines, a local nonprofit, recently returned from a search and recovery mission in Western North Carolina following devastating floods from Hurricane Ida. Founder Keith Holland, accompanied by his service dog Quill, worked alongside other veterans to locate missing loved ones. Holland described the scene as worse than any war zone he had encountered, due to the overwhelming force of nature that complicated their efforts. Their team successfully recovered three bodies, utilizing trained dogs to navigate the challenging terrain. Holland plans to return soon to assist those still affected by the disaster, addressing urgent needs as winter approaches.
Keith Holland, non-profit founder of Joint Task Force K9 has returned home from western North Carolina after assisting in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Holland used trained dogs to help find missing bodies in western North Carolina and got back from the mission on Monday.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Frank Berte | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-28 11:12:00
(The Center Square) – At a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Rep. William Timmons R-S.C., discussed what he said are the dangers of increased government spending, saying that America’s $36 trillion debt and $1.8 trillion annual deficit are unsustainable for the country.
Timmons stressed the importance of bipartisan fiscal scrutiny, stating that all government expenditures, specifically defense and public broadcasting, must be evaluated. He also pointed to the internet’s reshaping of media consumption and closer social interconnectedness as factors in reexamining federal funding.
“We have an existential threat. We cannot continue down this path financially,” Timmons stated during the hearing.
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Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks in the a U.S. House Oversight and Government reform hearing about government spending
SUMMARY: Several wildfires are ongoing in the Carolinas, notably the rapidly spreading Table Rock Complex Fire, which has consumed over 4,500 acres, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, affecting over 1,500 acres. These fires have been prioritized for federal firefighting resources, allowing for increased containment efforts. Crews are engaging in difficult hand-built containment due to debris from Hurricane Helene blocking heavy equipment access. In North Carolina, 500 firefighters are working on various fires, including the Black Cove fire at 3,288 acres (17% contained). A state of emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to multiple uncontrolled wildfires.
SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 to allow state prisons to use cellphone jamming technology to block contraband phones. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has long advocated for this technology to prevent inmates from engaging in illegal activities like ordering hits, dealing drugs, and facilitating trafficking. Despite its prohibition, contraband phones continue to be a problem. The technology could ensure 100% prevention, compared to the current 70% solution. However, concerns over potential interference with emergency calls have slowed its implementation at state levels.
