Sandra McMillan, 37, entered an Alford plea of second-degree murder in the June 12, 2009, death of Tyler McMillan, who died from dehydration and heat stroke. The stepmother of a 13-year-old boy, who ...

Parents charged after allegedly tying son to a tree for two nights. June 13, 2008 — -- A couple accused of tying their 13-year-old son to a tree for two nights to punish him for disobedience has ...

A couple accused of killing their 13-year-old son by tying him to a tree for two nights for punishment appeared in a North Carolina courtroom Monday to face charges of murder and felony child abuse.

TARBORO, NC Sandra McMillan posted bond Monday. In January, she pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, felony child abuse, aiding and abetting murder and aiding and abetting felony child abuse.

Bryan R. Smith spent his last hours tied to a tree in South Manheim Township, eventually being found with his lifeless body face down in the dirt, according to police. This morning, prosecutors put a ...

69-year-old Nathaniel Johnson was released from police custody this afternoon. He was being held for 72-hours, during an investigation into a burglary that happened at his trailer on Friday night.

As the holiday season ramps up more people will be transporting Christmas trees to put up in their homes. Whether they end up purchasing a pre-cut tree or cutting one themselves, many end up securing ...

Tying a Kalava, the red sacred thread, to a tree isn’t just a ritual—it’s a practice steeped in cultural and spiritual significance. For centuries, this act has been seen as a bridge between humans ...

It's really heartwarming, too. A note affixed to each item gives simple instructions on what to do. Doug MacMillan — -- The bitter cold temperatures taking over many towns and cities in North ...

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Dear Editor: During a recent walk around my central Montgomery neighborhood, I was dismayed to see a young dog tied to a tree in a resident’s front yard. I began to notice in succeeding weeks that no ...