Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

False Active Shooter Report at University of South Carolina Prompts Campus Lockdown

False Active Shooter Report at University of South Carolina Prompts Campus Lockdown

Columbia, SC — Officials have confirmed an ‘All Clear’ after an alarming report of an active shooter at the University of South Carolina’s Columbia ...

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Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Hiker After 25-Foot Fall in Charles County

Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Hiker After 25-Foot Fall in Charles County

Charles County, MD — A hiker was successfully rescued by the Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation Command after a 25-foot fall from a tree ...

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University of South Carolina Issues False Active Shooter Alert, Students Sheltered in Place

University of South Carolina Issues False Active Shooter Alert, Students Sheltered in Place

Columbia, SC — Students at the University of South Carolina were forced to shelter in place Sunday evening after the university issued an emergency ...

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Woman Accused of Killing Mother in Laurel County to Face Pre-Trial Hearing

Woman Accused of Killing Mother in Laurel County to Face Pre-Trial Hearing

Laurel County, KY — Brianna Rich, 26, who was arrested in March for allegedly shooting and killing her mother, is scheduled for a pre-trial ...

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University of South Carolina Campus Locks Down After Shooter Report, Students Unhurt

University of South Carolina Campus Locks Down After Shooter Report, Students Unhurt

Columbia, SC — Students at the University of South Carolina faced a tense evening on Sunday after reports of a shooter prompted a shelter-in-place ...

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California Mother Stabbed After Alleged Toddler Snatching Attempt Outside Mall

California Mother Stabbed After Alleged Toddler Snatching Attempt Outside Mall

Canoga Park, CA — A terrifying incident unfolded outside a California mall on Thursday, August 21, when a mother walking with her 2-year-old child ...

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Missing Hiker Found Safe After Days Without Food or Water in Tahoe National Forest

Missing Hiker Found Safe After Days Without Food or Water in Tahoe National Forest

Tahoe National Forest, CA — A massive, multi-agency search effort in Northern California successfully located a missing hiker who had spent several days without ...

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Kansas City Mayor Proposes New Parking Lot Security Measures After Deadly Downtown Shooting

Kansas City Mayor Proposes New Parking Lot Security Measures After Deadly Downtown Shooting

Kansas City, MO — Just days before a shooting in Downtown Kansas City left two people dead and three others injured, Mayor Quinton Lucas ...

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North Carolina School Zones to Get Speed Cameras Starting This Fall

North Carolina School Zones to Get Speed Cameras Starting This Fall

Raleigh, NC — Drivers across North Carolina will need to exercise extra caution in school zones beginning this fall, as a new law allows ...

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Man Fatally Shot During Break-In at Virginia Beach Home of Off-Duty State Police Agent

Man Fatally Shot During Break-In at Virginia Beach Home of Off-Duty State Police Agent

Virginia Beach, VA — A violent confrontation at a Virginia Beach residence ended in the death of a man on Sunday midday, prompting an ...

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