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S.C. Woman Leaves Notes in Murder-Suicide: What to Know

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Authorities believe a custody dispute amid a disintegrating marriage triggered a murder-suicide in South Carolina earlier this summer, after 36-year-old Jessica Edens shot and killed the woman whom she believed was her estranged husband ’s girlfriend. Edens then killed her two young children and, finally, shot herself, according to police. She left behind a scathing suicide note for her spouse. Here are four things to know about the tragedy. 1. Edens’ Spree Began with Husband’s Suspected Girlfriend On July 13, police believe Edens fatally shot 28 -year-old Meredith Leigh Rahme at a parking garage at Rhame’s apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, before fleeing the scene in her Jeep. Greenville Police Chief Ken Miller said Edens believed Rahme was dating her husband, Benjamin Edens , who had reportedly filed for divorce from her after their separation in April. But officials later said Ben and Rahme were co-workers and described them as acquaintances. According to auth...

Texas company adding 150 jobs in South Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A Texas real estate services provider plans to add 150 jobs in South Carolina . The Greenville News reported that RealPage plans to add the jobs at its customers-contact center in Greenville next year. RealPage offers business -to-business and business-to- customer services for the rental housing market , from senior living centers to student apartments. Company vice president Randy Johns said the business has 350 employees in Greenville now. The employees answer phone calls , emails or instant messages 24 hours a day from renters or potential renters about available properties or maintenance on properties owned by RealPage's customers. ___ Information from: The Greenville News , http://www.greenvillenews.com

Couple Welcomes Their Own Eclipse, A Baby Girl « CBS Pittsburgh

Follow KDKA-TV : Facebook | Twitter GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Once upon a time they were falling in love. A South Carolina couple has welcomed a baby girl whom they named for the celestial event that had millions across the country on the edge of their seats. Freedom Eubanks told The Greenville News she feared the labor pains she felt Monday were another false alarm, but the contractions grew stronger and she knew her baby was on the way. Her only concern: was the baby coming right away or on Tuesday? On their way to Greenville Memorial Hospital , Eubanks and her husband, Michael, decided that if their daughter arrived on the day of the eclipse, then that would be her name. Baby Eclipse was born at 8:04 a.m., weighing 6-pound, 3-ounces and with a full head of hair. (© Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

Spartanburg Co. inmate dies at hospital

Related Coverage GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Two are in custody after a shooting that left one person dead and another in the hospital at the Boulder Creek Apartments in Greenville County . Sheriff Will Lewis announced at a news conference Friday that 26-year-old Anthony Kwame Mays and 21-year-old Marcus Antonio Foster have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Mays is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Foster is charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime, and Conspiracy. According to the Sheriff, some parts of the shooting were caught on video at the apartment complex. He says that one victim ran and fell down a hill while the other got him and put him in a car to get both to safety. The shooting victims pulled into the Spinx gas station on N. Pleasantburg Drive, where 21-year-old Azaveon Cook died . The second victim was taken to the hospital. The Sheriff says...

Deputies responding to incident at Oak Forest Apts

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Deputies on scene of incident in Belton (FOX Carolina/8/16/17) BELTON, SC (FOX Carolina) - Dispatchers said law enforcement responded to an incident in Anderson County Wednesday night . Officials with Belton Police Department said they responded to a scene at Oak Forest Apartments on Calhoun Road in Belton. They said Anderson County Sheriff 's Office has taken over the investigation at this time. Details are limited at this time.. Stay with FOX Carolina for the latest. MORE NEWS :  Greenville police seek suspect in strong-arm robbery at gas station Copyright 2017 FOX Carolina (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.