Cherokee County

A 32-year-old sanitation worker named John Derrick Dover died after falling off a garbage truck while riding on its rear platform. The incident occurred on his first day on the job, and he was taken to Spartanburg Medical Center.

A 32-year-old sanitation worker named John Derrick Dover died after falling from a garbage truck while it made a turn. The incident occurred on his first day working, and the truck was being driven by his father.

Shyane Gosnell was struck by lightning while she and her friend Porsha Staley were on a day trip with their daughters at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina. After seeking shelter, Gosnell was hit in the leg by the unexpected storm, leaving her unable to feel her legs. She was taken to the hospital by EMS and was later released.

Shyane Gosnell was struck by lightning while visiting Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina with her daughters and friend Porsha Staley during sudden storms. The strike caused immediate shock, leaving her unable to feel her legs, but she eventually received care from EMS personnel and was released hours later.

Shyane Gosnell was struck by lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina while she and Porsha Staley were with their young daughters. The strike occurred suddenly when unexpected storms rolled in, leaving Gosnell unable to feel her legs. She was eventually taken to the hospital by EMS personnel.

The Fayetteville Police Department fired three officers for misusing Flock cameras to conduct unauthorized searches, including personal license plates. The department, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is investigating, following similar cases in Greene and Cherokee Counties. Flock cameras, which retain location data for 30 days and track individuals, have sparked privacy concerns and protests nationwide.

A 51-year-old York County man, Douglas Stewart, is accused of stabbing a 74-year-old woman multiple times at her home in Cherokee County, South Carolina. The woman was airlifted to a hospital after driving to a neighbor's house for help. Stewart was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and the sheriff’s office stated the two knew each other, ruling out a random act.

Jerry Wayne Ross, 72, faces charges after allegedly hitting a group of cyclists in a road rage incident captured on video in Cherokee County, Georgia. The North Georgia Cycling Association reported the incident, during which Ross's Honda Pilot struck cyclists, causing injuries including a fractured spine. Ross was arrested and faces six charges, including hit-and-run.