S.C. Trooper killed

CAMDEN, SC Sept 19 2009 (WIS) – A state trooper was killed in a traffic accident Saturday morning in Camden during a memorial ride for another fallen trooper.

Kershaw County Sheriff’s Capt. David Thomley said 41-year-old Jonathan Nash was driving the lead motorcycle on a memorial ride for Trooper H. Merl Godbold.

Six Highway Patrol motorcycles and two HP patrol cars with their lights activated, escorting a group of motorcycles from Camden Middle School to Bishopville and back to Camden.

Thomley said Nash was hit by a car pulling out of a parking lot onto Highway 1 in Camden, and was killed.

“L/Cpl. Nash was an excellent trooper who had earned the distinction of serving on the motor unit,” said Highway Patrol Col. Kenny Lancaster, Jr. “Trooper Nash was well-loved and would be the first to step up and help anyone. This is a tragedy compounded because L/Cpl. Nash was killed during a charity ride to honor another trooper killed on the same roadway.”

Nash, a resident of Union County, joined the Highway Patrol in 1994. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1986-1993. He is a native of Manatee, Florida.

He is survived by his parents, Dan and George-Ann Nash, both of Anderson, SC, and a 14 year old daughter.

The collision is being investigated by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the request of the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. Thomley wasn’t sure about the possibility of any arrests in the wreck.

Trooper H. M. Godbold was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver in February 1992. Godbold’s family has organized the ride in his honor since 2006.

Funeral arrangements for Nash will be released by the Highway Patrol at the wishes of his family.

BREAKING NEWS-School bus crash-children injured

MATTHEWS NC SEPT 18 2009

Two school buses have been involved in a collision on Crestdale Lane in Matthews and police report minor injuries.

Several children have been treated at the scene and one child has been transported to an area hospital according to Medic but police report there are no serious injuries or damage.

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BREAKING NEWS-Car off bridge into creek

UNION COUNTY NC SEPT 16 2009

A car has flipped off the Davis Rd bridge into a creek.

Emergency workers on scene report only minor injuries but the vehicle is leaking gasoline into the creek.

The Monroe Fire Hazmat team, EPA, Emergency Management and the Highway Patrol are on scene or responding to it.

The 6700 block of Davis Rd. is closed.

Arrest Log 09-14-09

UNION COUNTY NC SEPT 16 2009

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Marshville driver arrested after fleeing state trooper

MARSHVILLE NC SEPT 16 2009

State troopers and local police hunted and arrested a man after he fled from a state trooper. Read More:

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Wingate U offers free concerts

WINGATE NC SEPT 16 2009

Several free concerts are being offerd at Wingate University.

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Motorcyclist crashes twice in same day

WAXHAW NC SEPT 16 2009

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Indian Trail Restaurant burglarized

INDIAN TRAIL NC SEPT 16 2009

An Indian Trail business owner had his restaurant burglarized this week. Read More:

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Waxhaw man faces felony drug charges

WAXHAW NC SEPT 16 2009

A local man is in serious trouble with the law after being arrested on several felony drug charges. Read More:

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Driver going over 100MPH nabbed on Hwy 74

WINGATE NC SEPT 16 2009

Police arrested a driver after he was clocked going more than 100mph on Hwy 74. Read More:

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NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues hosts local basketball

MATTHEWS NC SEPT 16 2009

NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues will be a hosting a youth basketball camp in Matthews. Read More:

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Police investigate wreck, hunt teen with AK-47

WEDDINGTON NC SEPT 16 2009

Police were called to an accident and discovered that the teen who fled was armed with an assault rifle. Read More:

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Waterfowl rescue group moves to county

INDIAN TRAIL NC SEPT 16 2009

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue has just moved into a new address in Union County. Read More:

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18 Wheeler collides with cow

UNION COUNTY NC SEPT 16 2009

An 18 wheeler collided with a cow in the road and the driver was injured.

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Monroe police investigate arson

MONROE NC SEPT 16 2009

Police and the fire marshal’s office is investigating an arson.

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Armed men reported at Wingate University

WINGATE NC SEPT 9 2009

Wingate, Marshville police and sheriff deputies are en route to the Wingate University on a report of two armed men on campus.

Police have been told that a student saw the men armed with handguns and possibly heading into the library.

We will update this post as additional information is made available.

Woman dies in Wingate crash

WINGATE NC Sept 8 2009

Rescue workers from Wingate and Marshville fire departments, as well as Union EMS, worked for over an hour to free Latoya Bennett from the car, but she was pronounced dead at the scene

The accident scene was discovered by a passing motorist, who stopped to move a large rock from the road. 

 Bennett, 25, was killed Monday when she lost control of her car on Summerlin Dairy Road.

The passer-by saw Bennett’s car, which was overturned on the far side of the creek that runs under the bridge just east of the intersection of Walkers Grov Road.

 State Highway Patrol Trooper Dexter E. Altman is investigating but said that he does not beleive speeding or alchol played a part in the accident.

Bennett, the mother of a 7-year-old girl, lived on East Sunset Drive in Monroe. Survivors also include her mother, Lela Covington.

Union County Arrest Log 09-08-09

UNION COUNTY NC SEPT 8 2009

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A bucket of nails, busy Hwy 74-A recipe for disaster

MONROE NC SEPT 8 2009

Driving on Hwy 74 during rush hour can be hazardous enough without running over a bucket of spilled nails. Read what happened:

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Alert cop nabs car thief

MONROE NC SEPT 8 2009

Patrolling the streets of Monroe, police see it all. But this week a sharp eyed cop spotted a vehicle that just looked suspicious. Turns out he was right! Read more:

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