IJR News — today's news from every sideColumbia Police Officer Killed, Second Officer WoundedWorld — Aug 29, 2026A Columbia, South Carolina police officer was killed and a second officer wounded after a domestic-dispute call escalated into a gunfight in a park; the suspect, Adam Tyler Dowdy, also died and had a lengthy arrest history across multiple states. Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, had served two years and leaves a wife and two young children, while the wounded officer, David Dymock, was hospitalized in stable condition as Chief W.H. Holbrook expressed heartbreak and vowed support for the department.
County Roofing Widens Central Suffolk Service AreaBusiness — Aug 29, 2026County Roofing has expanded its service area across central Suffolk County, anchored from Hauppauge to include Hauppauge, Smithtown, Nesconset, St. James, Commack, Islandia, Central Islip, Brentwood, Ronkonkoma, Holbrook, and Bohemia, reflecting a dual focus on both commercial and residential markets. The company emphasizes Hauppauge’s mix of large flat-roof industrial buildings and postwar homes, enabling localized service for both roof types as aging properties require maintenance.
