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DeCarlos Brown Jr. has been charged in the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian woman #IrynaZarutska, NBC News reports, citing the U.S. Department of Justice. The man is accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train on Aug. 22. Zarutska, according to her family, had recently arrived in the United States, fleeing a war started by Russia. She began working immediately after receiving her work permit: helping out at a senior center, working part-time at a pizzeria and taking care of animals in her neighborhood, said James Barnacle, deputy director of the FBI's Criminal Division. In a statement, family attorney Lauren Newton said Zarutska was "kind and hardworking" and loved by her family and friends. “Iryna came here to find peace and safety, but instead her life was horribly cut short,” a family spokesman said. Barnacle added that she had recently moved in with her partner. The statement also said that Iryna had been attending a local college, improving her English. “Iryna Zarutska was a young woman living the American dream. Her brutal murder is a direct result of a failed, soft-on-crime policy that puts criminals above innocent people,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi. According to the case file, Brown has a long criminal history. He has felony convictions for burglary and armed robbery, for which he served five years. Zarutska boarded the LYNX Blue Line at 9:46 p.m., and was seated in front of Brown. “At approximately 9:50 p.m., Brown pulled a knife from his pocket, unfolded it, and stabbed the victim three times in the back. He left her bleeding after the attack,” the case file states. Relatives became concerned when Irina, who had texted her partner that she was on her way home, failed to show up on time. “The phone’s location showed she was still at the station. When relatives arrived, they were shocked to learn that Irina had died at the scene,” the statement says. Police, who arrived at 1800 Camden Road, found Irina dead in the back of the train. Investigators found a pocket knife and the alleged killer’s blood-soaked red shirt at the scene. Brown was arrested on the LYNX Blue Line platform. He was initially charged with first-degree murder. Brown is in state custody and could face additional federal charges. The Justice Department added that if convicted, he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Zarutska's family, in a statement issued through their attorney, said they want justice but also want to draw public attention to the issue of public transportation safety, expressing outrage at the lack of security during the attack and demanding an investigation into protocol flaws that may have contributed to the tragedy. "Any of the passengers that night could have been in her shoes. We are determined to ensure that this never happens again," they said. Ferguson and Barnacle also said they had spoken with the family, who had expressed a desire to bury Iryna in the United States. https://www.facebook.com/iryna.zarutska

The Walker family cabin, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, stands as a poignant reminder of the lives lived before the establishment of the national park. The Walkers were one of the many families that homesteaded in the area, and their cabin, built in the early 19th century, served as a home to 13 family members at its peak. The two sisters depicted in the 1960 black-and-white photograph were the last members of the Walker family to reside in the cabin, living there until 1966. By the time the photo was taken, the cabin had remained largely unchanged for over 150 years, offering a window into the simple, rugged lifestyle of early mountain settlers. Today, the Walker family cabin is part of the National Park’s collection of preserved historical sites. It serves as a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the past with displays of the original furniture and tools that were once used by the Walker family. The cabin, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, is a symbol of resilience, family, and the deep history of the Appalachian region. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XqRsn8ccW/

The much anticipated moment is here! Monday, June 26 marks the first day of business in South Carolina! The city of Spartanburg will be home to our 14th branch, expanding our in-person financial services to 8 states from coast to coast. When asked about his thoughts related to opening a branch in South Carolina, Oleg Lebedko, UFCU CEO, said, “We have been looking forward to this day for nearly a year, and we thank everyone who helped make this a reality. Our team worked diligently over several months to ensure that we will be able to provide the best possible branch experience for our members and guests.” In 2019 we opened a branch in Matthews, NC, just outside of downtown Charlotte, and it wasn’t long until we confirmed our ambitions to further expand in the southeast region of the U.S. As always, we’re grateful to our members and staff, who are truly our guiding light as we enter this new chapter in our history. We look forward to seeing you in our new branch! Address: 225 W Blackstock Road Ste A300, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Hours: M-Th: 9am – 5pm Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9am – 12pm Contact details: Nataliya Chey, Branch Manager Ph: (864) 754-3770 Fax: (864) 754-3771 nchey@ukrainianfcu.org

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