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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call to discuss his Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act he recently introduced with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) which would support first responders on the front lines of hazardous train derailments, like the one that happened in East Palestine in February.

“When big rail corporations like Norfolk Southern wreak havoc on communities like East Palestine, local first responders are left to clean up their mess,” said Senator Brown. “It’s critical that when first responders mobilize in a situation like this, they have the support and training they need to protect their communities – and that rail companies, not taxpayers, pay for it. Ohio communities should not have to foot the bill for corporate negligence and greed.”

Brown was joined on the call by Jacob King, president of the President of the Clark County Fire Chiefs Association who spoke about the challenges that first responders face when they have to mobilize in response to hazardous train derailments.

“This bill will provide the necessary funding to support our local responders and their communities,” said King. “Railroad incidents have the ability to create a widespread, large scale event that no jurisdiction is prepared to handle effectively and efficiently if they are to rely on its own funds to handle.”

This morning Brown testified on behalf of the East Palestine community at the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the need to improve rail safety. This hearing focused on Norfolk Southern’s safety record and how the February 3, 2023, derailment and the controlled burn of vinyl chloride impacted the East Palestine community.

Earlier this month, Brown testified at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing prior to the Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw’s testimony. Brown called for Norfolk Southern to pay for the massive response required to make things right with the East Palestine community.

Brown is working with members of both parties to secure resources for Ohioans and to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for cleaning up the damage its corporate greed caused the community, due to the train derailment in East Palestine. Brown has been to East Palestine multiple times to meet with Ohioans and respond to their needs.

Brown led a bipartisan group of colleagues, including Ohio Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), to introduce his Railway Safety Act of 2023 that will improve rail safety protocols, finally standing up to railroad company lobbyists so no other community has to deal with what East Palestine and others in Ohio, including residents of Springfield, Sandusky and Steubenville, have dealt with. Ohio news outlets have praised Brown’s bipartisan plan as “wise,” “commonsense” reforms that “could help keep people across the country safer.” The legislation comes after Brown worked with Vance and others to raise concerns to the NTSB about lax rail safety rules that allowed the crash to happen.

A veteran South Carolina educator with more than two decades of experience has been selected as the new principal at Brookland Cayce High School.

Dr. James “ Vance” Jones, the current principal at Spartanburg High School in the Upstate, is a familiar face in Lexington Two, having worked in the district from 2001-2005.

Dr. Jones’s hire was recommended by Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner, following an earlier survey of the stakeholders on desired qualities and priorities for the school’s next leader. His hire was approved by the Board of Trustees at its March 16 meeting.

“It was evident throughout the interviewing process that Dr. Jones is passionate about students and believes high school should be the best part of a student’s life,” said Hafner. “He brings a wealth of knowledge as a sitting high school principal at a high performing school, and he is eager to return to the area with his family. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jones to the Bearcat Family.”

Dr. Jones started his teaching career in 1999 as a business educator at Allendale Fairfax Comprehensive High School where he also coached football, basketball, soccer, and track. While in Allendale County Schools, he also served as coordinator of technology from 2000-2001. He joined Lexington Two’s Airport High School as a business education teacher from 2001-2003 and entered his first job in school administration as Airport’s administrative assistant from 2003-2004. He was later named assistant principal at then-Busbee Middle School, now Busbee Creative Arts Academy, from 2004-2005.

From 2005-2011, Dr. Jones served in leadership roles as principal or assistant principal at a number of the state’s schools, returning to Allendale-Fairfax Comprehensive High School before moving to Mayewood Middle School in the Sumter School District, Blackville-Hilda High School in Barnwell District 19, and Spartanburg High School/Madden Learning Center in Spartanburg 7. Starting in 2011, Dr. Jones spent five years in the School District of Newberry County, working as director of the Freshman Academy, director of the Newberry Alternative Program, and as principal at Newberry High School. In 2016, he joined the Lee County School District as director of Student Services, Operations, and Tech.

Dr. Jones rejoined Spartanburg 7 and Spartanburg High School in 2018, first as assistant principal and then into his current role as principal in 2019. During his time at Spartanburg High School, U. S. News & World Report named it among the top 12 percent of all high schools in the country, with a graduation rate exceeding the state average.

Dr. Jones received a bachelor’s degree in 1999 in finance from Wofford College; a M.Ed. in secondary administration in 1999 and an Ed.S. in 2010, both from Cambridge College; and an Ed.D. from Liberty University in 2020.

“It is a joy to interact with high school students,” Dr. Jones said. “This unique time in their lives provides us with a tremendous opportunity to help them shape their interests, develop a personal love of learning, and build confidence as they take their first steps toward becoming young adults.

“I have high aspirations for Brookland-Cayce High School and for every student that walks our halls,” Dr. Jones added. “Together with the faculty, staff, and community, I look forward to building on the foundation of excellence that has been established in order to provide the best high school experience for our students and their families.”

Dr. Jones will begin his new role July 1.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and AHL’s Hershey Bears, announced today that they have signed defenseman Carson Vance ahead of tonight’s game against Atlanta.

Vance, 27, is in his third season of professional hockey after spending time in the ECHL, SPHL, and FPHL. This season, the native of Tempe, AZ has appeared in eight games with the Fort Wayne Komets and Orlando Solar Bears while also recording 10 points on one goal and nine assists with the Huntsville Havoc and Fayetteville Marksmen of the SPHL.

Throughout his three years, Vance has played in 45 career ECHL games with the Komets, Solar Bears, and Wichita Thunder where he assisted on two goals. In 60 career SPHL games, Vance has tallied 22 points on one goal and 21 assists. Additionally, he appeared in five games for the Elmira Enforcers of the FPHL where he scored one goal and added an assist.

Prior to turning pro, Vance played two seasons at Western Michigan University where he played with Lawton Courtnall before transferring to SUNY-Oswego for his final collegiate season and playing alongside Carter Allen.

The Stingrays return to the North Charleston Coliseum tonight, March 4th, to host the Atlanta Gladiators for the final time this regular season at 6:05 p.m. Join the Stingrays as they honor the brave men and women who serve their community on First Responders Night presented by ServiceMASTER Restore. Specialty First Responder-inspired jerseys and ties will be available for auction throughout the game with proceeds benefitting local first responder organizations.

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The No. 15 Diamond Heels (18-6, 4-3) picked up the series win against Duke (15-9, 4-5) Saturday after a 5-3 victory.

What happened?

The Tar Heels started the afternoon out strong by forcing three quick outs. On the offensive side of the first inning, sophomore outfielder Vance Honeycutt hit a ground ball to the left side of the outfield to make it to second base. Just two batters later, junior catcher Tomas Frick hit a pop fly just out of reach of a Duke outfielder to make it to second base and send Honeycutt home. However, UNC quickly earned its third out to finish the first inning leading 1-0. Duke continued its scoring drought in the second inning and the Tar Heels had the same result. The scoreless second ending concluded with a 1-0 lead for UNC.

Duke started the third inning off strong with a quick double to obtain its first hit of the day. A far right double from Duke’s sophomore infielder Alex Mooney sent a runner home to tie the game. One batter later, the Blue Devils hit a double to the same spot to send Mooney home and give them their first lead of the day. The Tar Heels had an unsuccessful inning and finished the third frame trailing 1-2. Duke had a quick offensive showing in the fourth inning as it quickly picked up three outs. The Tar Heels tied the game thanks to a left-field home run from junior infielder Johnny Castagnozzi. This was the only hit of the inning for UNC and the fourth frame concluded with both teams tied at two.

Duke earned its fourth scoreless inning of the game in the fifth frame as junior pitcher Jake Knapp struck out Duke’s hitter to send the one Blue Devil on base to the dugout. Junior infielder Colby Wilkerson started off the fifth inning strong for UNC as he singled the ball to right-field. One batter later, Honeycutt singled to left-field to send Wilkerson to third. The Tar Heels continued their hit-streak with junior infielder Mac Horvath hammering a hit to the scoreboard to send three UNC runners home with no outs. A double play and an easy out ended the inning for UNC after they took a 5-2 lead.

The sixth frame was successful for the Blue Devils as a throwing error from North Carolina allowed a Duke runner on third to advance home and bring the score within two. Shortly after, Duke earned its third out. The Tar Heels could not capitalize on the offensive side and the sixth inning ended with North Carolina leading 5-3. The seventh inning was unsuccessful for both teams as Duke did not advance and the Tar Heels had one runner left on third base.

The top of the eighth inning was familiar for Duke as it got two runners on bases but nothing to show for it. It was a quick inning for UNC as well and the final inning began with a 5-3 advantage for the Tar Heels. The top of the ninth inning was unsuccessful for Duke and the Tar Heels clinched the victory without playing the bottom of the inning.

Who stood out?

Honeycutt picked up his first hits of the series, racking up two hits and two runs. Castagnozzi had two hits, including one home run. Graduate pitcher Will Sandy picked up his first closeout win and allowed just one hit in the final three innings. The Tar Heels became the third program in the country to accumulate 50 home runs this season, with only Florida and South Carolina accompanying them on that accolade.

When was it decided?

The Tar Heels’ explosive three-run fifth inning sealed the deal as Duke could not execute a comeback. Knapp’s six-inning residency at the mound proved to be successful for the Tar Heels as he only allowed three Duke runs, making it difficult for the Blue Devils to crawl back into the game in the final three innings.

Why does it matter?

This victory clinched the series for the Tar Heels against their Tobacco Road rival and set them up nicely for the rest of conference play. North Carolina can use this momentum to their advantage as they look ahead to a six-game road trip.

When do they play next?

The Diamond Heels will return to Boshamer Stadium Tuesday to take on the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina at 6 p.m.

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SUMMERTON, S.C. (March 6, 2023) – Boater Joey Sabbagha of Prosperity, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 3 ounces, Saturday to win the Bass Fishing League (BFL) Tournament on Santee Cooper . The tournament, hosted by the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, was the second event for the BFL South Carolina Division. Sabbagha earned $6,000 for his victory.

“During practice I found some fish in the lower lake that were staging in some shallow depressions on some flats,” said Sabbagha, who notched his second BFL win. “So, I ran that pattern of five depressions I found that had fish laying in them. I just rotated through them with a Berkley spinnerbait.”

Sabbagha said he targeted flats in 3½ feet of water, where the subtle depressions lay in four feet of water. The method provided Sabbagha with his weigh fish within his first two stops on tournament day. He said he caught nine keepers during the day, but wasn’t able to improve his weight. That early weight, however, turned out to be enough for the win.

“I expected it to take 26 to 28 pounds to win,” Sabbagha said. “But we had a storm come through the night before the tournament and it muddied up some of the water, and I think that affected the fish.

“To get the win on my favorite lake is pretty awesome,” added Sabbagha. “I’m very surprised and happy with it.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st: Joey Sabbagha, Prosperity, S.C., five bass, 23-3, $6,000 2nd: Mark Hutson, Moncks Corner, S.C., five bass, 21-1, $3,000 3rd: Robert Clarke III, Pineville, S.C., five bass, 20-10, $2,000 4th: Jack Belt, Fountain Inn, S.C., five bass, 19-12, $1,400 5th: Chuck Howard, Elloree, S.C., five bass, 19-10, $2,200 6th: Greg Rikard, Leesville, S.C., five bass, 18-12, $2,570 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus) 7th: Bryan Cook, Vance, S.C., five bass, 17-15, $1,000 8th: Matt Wieteha, Miami, Fla., five bass, 17-14, $900 9th: Corey Hymer, Bridgeton, N.J., five bass, 17-5, $800 10th: Freddie Gibbs, Darlington, S.C., five bass, 17-3, $700

Chuck Howard of Elloree, South Carolina, caught a bass that weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $1,000. Jerry Robbins of Asheboro, North Carolina, won the Strike King co-angler division and a total of $3,000 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 17 pounds, 12 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st: Jerry Robbins, Asheboro, N.C., five bass, 17-12, $3,000 2nd: Samuel Jones, Fuquay Varina, N.C., four bass, 13-5, $1,500 3rd: Bobby Henderson, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 13-2, $1,400 4th: Alan Bennett, Greenwood, S.C., five bass, 12-10, $700 5th: Scott Bowers, Woodbridge, Va., four bass, 12-7, $600 6th: Jeff Bissen, Lugoff, S.C., four bass, 12-2, $550 7th: Dustin Powell, Lake City, S.C., three bass, 11-12, $500 8th: Justin Antley, Ladson, S.C., four bass, 11-3, $450 9th: Tyler Hensley, Bostic, N.C., four bass, 10-14, $400 10th: Wesley Mullins, Guyton, Ga., four bass, 10-1, $350

Joe Case of Easley, South Carolina, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $500, catching a bass that weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.