The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. A man in North Carolina has been charged with the murder of a five-year-old boy after he shot at point-blank range on Sunday. Darius Sessoms, 25, was arrested Monday …
Read More »5-year-old North Carolina boy allegedly killed by neighbor
A 5-year-old North Carolina boy was reportedly shot dead by his neighbor while riding his bike outside his home over the weekend. Little Cannon Hinnant was playing outside his father’s house with his two sisters, ages 7 and 8, in the town of Wilson at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday when …
Read More »A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes North Carolina and Georgia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck North Carolina near the Virginia border on Sunday, shaking as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina. It is the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916, the National Water Service said. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicenter of the quake, 2.5 …
Read More »A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes North Carolina
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck North Carolina near the Virginia border on Sunday, shaking as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina. It is the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916, the National Water Service said. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicenter of the quake, 2.5 …
Read More »CDC advises people to wear masks without valves, valves
NATIONWIDE – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidelines on wearing face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, advising people not to wear masks with valves or valves. What you need to know CDC advises against using face masks with valves or valves Experts say that valves …
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