Suspect killed in Lexington County chase
A suspect in the armed robbery of two I-20 truck stops was killed in an ensuing chase with Lexington County deputy sheriffs, according to The State. The chase began early Monday when a deputy passed a car matching a description given for the car of the suspect while in route to the second crime scene. The driver was declared dead at the scene after crashing into a tree, and the only passenger was taken into custody. The two suspects have also been connected to a stabbing, according to authorities. All of the incidents remain under investigation.
— Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Americans freed from notorious Iranian prison
The New York Times reports that four Americans have been freed from the infamous Evin Prison in Iran as part of a prisoner swap between the two countries. The Americans include The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian, who had been held since July 2014, as well as USMC veteran Amir Hekmati and pastor Saeed Abedini. American citizen Nosratollah Khosravi was also released. Seven Iranians that were held by the United States for sanctions violations were released as part of the deal.
— Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor
Eagles guitarist dead at 67
Glenn Frey, a co-founder of the famous rock and roll band The Eagles, died Monday at the age of 67, according to Rolling Stone. Frey, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. Frey's health made headlines in November when the band announced they were postponing their Kennedy Center Honors ceremony because Frey would be undergoing surgery.
— Compiled by Mary Ramsey, News Editor