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5 days ago
- General
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Berkeley County cracks down on boat landing violations under new ordinance
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A new ordinance aimed at improving safety at public boat landings is now being enforced across Berkeley County, and deputies say the community is already seeing results. The ordinance, which went into effect April 28, prohibits swimming within 50 feet of boat landings, alcohol consumption on site, blocking access to landings, and parking in trailer-designated spaces. Officials say those specific rules are designed to address ongoing concerns related to overcrowding, traffic congestion, and unsafe behavior. Chief Deputy Jeremy Baker with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office said the most common violations so far have involved parking and alcohol. 'Parking has been the number one violation that we've found,' Baker said. 'We have issued a lot of citations for improper parking at the boat landings. Hatchery Boat Landing was at capacity roughly four or five times where we were forced to close it.' Alcohol is also strictly prohibited at all public boat landings, and enforcement of that rule includes deputies on foot monitoring behavior up close. 'We have deputies who are getting out, walking, and just observing people attempting to consume alcohol,' Baker explained. The sheriff's office began enhanced enforcement efforts over Memorial Day weekend, deploying roughly 40 additional deputies in partnership with Santee Cooper law enforcement and the Department of Natural Resources. But Baker emphasized that the increased patrols are not limited to holiday weekends. 'This is going to be a consistent process through the entire summer and after the summer,' he said. Officials say the stepped-up enforcement is in direct response to community complaints and safety risks at some of the county's busiest recreational access points. 'It is very aggravating at times if you're trying to launch a boat and it's too crowded, or there's no parking because of parking violations,' said Baker. 'I think overall, we've seen a lot of happy residents because of it.' Local boaters like Davy Hite, who's been fishing and boating in the area for decades, say the new rules are necessary as crowds grow. 'You hate to have to have these strict rules, you want to go out and have a good time,' said Hite. 'But with population growth, I think it's real important to think about safety. With more people around these boat ramps, people swimming where boats are coming in and out, and use of alcohol and traffic, all those things, you just have to pay more attention.' Hite also emphasized the importance of following parking guidelines, something the ordinance now enforces more strictly. 'If people aren't aware of the way they should be parked, maybe one boat and trailer can take up five or six spots,' he said. 'If you use the parking spaces like they've asked you to, then it's better for everyone.' The sheriff's office has also launched a public awareness campaign, including a press conference and social media videos, to help residents and visitors understand the new rules. Officials say feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far, and they hope continued compliance will lead to safer and more enjoyable experiences for everyone. Boaters are encouraged to review posted signage at boat landings and follow the ordinance to avoid citations and keep the areas open and safe for all. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Kailera Therapeutics Appoints Adam Koppel and Christopher Hite to Board of Directors
BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kailera Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing a broad pipeline of next-generation therapies for the treatment of obesity and related conditions, today announced the appointments of Adam Koppel and Christopher Hite to its Board of Directors. 'We are thrilled to welcome Adam and Chris to our Board of Directors. Their extensive track records as respected advisors to biopharma companies on corporate and financial strategy will be incredibly valuable as we continue to execute on our mission to advance next-generation therapies for the treatment of obesity,' said Ron Renaud, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kailera. 'It's an exciting time to join Kailera's Board as they progress their pipeline toward late-stage global trials, and I look forward to contributing to the company's continued success and long-term value creation,' said Dr. Koppel. Mr. Hite added, 'I am pleased to join the Board of Kailera at this important time of innovation in the obesity space that has positively impacted millions of patients worldwide. Kailera has a clear strategy to advance their diversified pipeline, and I look forward to supporting the leadership team as they work towards achieving their mission.' Dr. Koppel is a distinguished investor and strategic leader with more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience. He is a Partner on Bain Capital's Life Sciences team and initially joined Bain Capital in 2003. Previously, Dr. Koppel was EVP of Corporate Development and Chief Strategy Officer at Biogen. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of Areteia Therapeutics and Cardurion Pharmaceuticals and serves on the Board of Trustees at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Koppel also co-chairs the Harvard Medical School Discovery Council and serves on the Mass General Brigham Innovation Growth Board. He received an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Koppel also received an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Palmer Scholar, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an A.B. and A.M. in History and Science. Mr. Hite, a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of financial and strategic experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, will serve as an independent board member and audit committee chair. Mr. Hite currently serves as Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman at Royalty Pharma. Prior to joining Royalty Pharma in 2020, he was at Citibank for over a decade, serving most recently as Vice Chairman of Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) and a member of the BCMA Executive Committee, and previously as the Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking. Prior to joining Citibank, Mr. Hite was the Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Lehigh University, the Board of Advisors of Faster Cures, a center of the Milken Institute, and served on the Board of Directors of Acceleron Pharma Inc. until its acquisition by Merck in November 2021. Mr. Hite has a B.S. from Lehigh University, and a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. About Kailera Therapeutics Kailera Therapeutics (Kailera) is developing a broad, advanced, and differentiated portfolio of clinical-stage injectable and oral therapies for the treatment of obesity and related conditions. Kailera's most advanced program, KAI-9531 (being developed in China as HRS9531), is an injectable GLP-1/GIP receptor dual agonist that has demonstrated positive results in Phase 2 trials in obesity and type 2 diabetes in China. The Company is also advancing a diversified pipeline leveraging several mechanisms and routes of delivery, including oral administration. Kailera's mission is to develop next-generation weight management therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. The Company is based in Waltham, MA and San Diego, CA. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn and X. Contact Information Maura Gavaghan Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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Travel sector ‘walks a tight rope' as US hotel growth outlook downgraded: report
This story was originally published on Hotel Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Hotel Dive newsletter. At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum Monday, CoStar and Tourism Economics downgraded their 2025 and 2026 growth projections for U.S. hotel top-line performance metrics, including RevRAR, citing elevated macroeconomic concerns. The companies now forecast that U.S. hotel RevPAR and ADR will grow 1% and 1.3% year over year, respectively, in 2025, down from their previous January projections of 1.8% and 1.6% year-on-year growth. The companies also lowered their RevPAR and ADR growth guidance for 2026 and downgraded occupancy, supply and demand projections for both years as well. The downgrades come as economic uncertainty mounts following President Donald Trump's tariff announcements and other recent government actions. Aran Ryan, director of industry studies at Tourism Economics, said that the economy — and the travel sector — will 'walk on a tight rope' through the second half of this year. Though 'recession risks have eased,' according to Ryan, CoStar and TE downgraded their 2025 and 2026 growth projections for all measured top-line hotel performance metrics on the heels of underperformance in the first quarter of the year. In addition to lowering growth guidance on RevPAR and ADR, the companies now project that occupancy will sit at 62.8% in 2025, down from their January forecast of 63.1%. The companies forecast 0.8% and 0.5% year-over-year growth for supply and demand in 2025, respectively, down from their previous projections of 0.9% and 1.1% growth. The downgrades come amid 'consumers facing higher prices and a weaker labor market, businesses tapping the brakes on investment, and soft international visitor volumes,' Ryan said in a Monday statement. Hotel CEOs noted shifts in traveler demand and booking behavior during Q1 earnings calls, with several companies — including Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, Choice Hotels International and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts — similarly downgrading 2025 RevPAR guidance, citing ongoing economic uncertainty. Recent Trump administration actions are slated to have a downward impact on corporate travel and international visitor spending as well, per recent reports from the Global Business Travel Association and the World Travel & Tourism Council. Until consumer confidence improves, 'demand is going to remain softer — especially in the middle and lower price tiers,' Amanda Hite, president of CoStar-owned STR, said in a Monday statement. 'Rate is pushing the top line in the group segment, and business transient should continue to recover in a lot of industries, but leisure gains are going to be more isolated,' she said. Hite also noted that booking windows have shortened, which 'adds to the challenges hoteliers will face in the coming quarters.' Onstage at NYU IHIF, Hite shared that bookings for July and August are down from last year. 'This is not something we're raising a big red flag about right now,' she said. 'This is more a highlight of that shortened booking window.' However, it isn't all bad news for hotels. 'The headlines make it seem like things are falling off the cliff,' Hite said Monday. 'But we do have demand growing.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
30-05-2025
- Miami Herald
18-year-old gets in fatal crash hours after high school graduation, VA school says
An 18-year-old walked across the stage at his high school graduation just hours before he was involved in a fatal crash in Virginia, officials said. Jemeire Hite was 'full of promise and pride' on May 24, the day he graduated high school, Lunenburg County Public Schools Superintendent Sharon Stanislas said in a statement. But shortly before 5 p.m. that same day, the newly-minted Central High School graduate was a passenger in a Chevrolet Malibu when the 23-year-old driver veered off the side of the road, went into an embankment and hit a tree, according to Virginia State Police. The driver and two other passengers were seriously injured, and Hite died of his injuries at a hospital on May 28, police said. No one in the car was wearing a seatbelt, and the driver was charged with reckless driving, according to police. Hite's mother took to social media to clarify that the crash was an accident, and she doesn't blame the driver, who she says was close with her son. She told WTVR her son lived 'an amazing life and left an amazing mark on everyone he came in contact (with).' The investigation into the Campbell County crash is ongoing, state police said. Lunenburg County is in southern Virginia, about an 80-mile drive southwest from Richmond.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man indicted for sexual exploitation of a minor in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was arrested Thursday as a result of an investigation into child pornography in Putnam County. Starting in January, officials said the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Units at the Cookeville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation worked together to investigate the online distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) originating from Putnam County. After identifying a suspect using peer-to-peer file sharing software to upload illegal content, authorities said they isolated the source of the activity to an address in Baxter. Cheatham County constable arrested for unlawful exposure 'In coordination with the 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and with the assistance of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office,' police said a search warrant was executed at the Baxter home. Law enforcement seized multiple electronic devices and submitted them for forensic analysis. According to officials, a comprehensive digital forensic examination revealed more than 50 files containing CSAM. In addition, law enforcement determined the devices belonged to Joseph Patton Hite III. Authorities said the case was presented to the Putnam County Grand Jury, resulting in an indictment for sexual exploitation of a minor (over 50 images). Hite was reportedly taken into custody and served with the indictment on Thursday, May 15 before receiving a $200,000 bond. ⏩ 'This investigation underscores the ongoing collaboration between local and state ICAC partners and highlights the critical role of digital forensic techniques in identifying and prosecuting individuals who exploit children online,' police posted on Friday, May 16. 'The Cookeville Police Department remains committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to bring offenders to justice.' No additional detains have been released about this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
