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'Jessica is worth it:' Jacksonville Beach woman missing after car found abandoned in South Carolina
The search is on for a missing Jacksonville Beach woman who authorities say was last seen in Allendale, South Carolina.
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Twenty-seven-year-old Jessica Rapsys disappeared when she was on her way to visit her aunt, according to friends. Law enforcement officials told Action News Jax her car was found abandoned with a flat tire and the keys still inside it. It was found near railroad tracks on a private property.
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“Jessica is a beautiful person, she is inside and out the most genuine human being I’ve ever met,” her friend Graysen Gall said.
Rapsys is described as the life of the party, one of her best friends and hairdresser Graysen Gall was just with her Friday night at the beach bars.
“She was completely normal, everything was fine, she mentioned seeing an aunt over the weekend.. and I saw the flyer and I said this doesn’t add up,” she said. “When I found out my stomach flipped, I was sick to my stomach.”
The Allendale County Sheriff’s Office said her car was on a low-lit, very dark, private property called Creek Plantation, primarily used for horse breeding and training.
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A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said search efforts expanded several miles through air units and bloodhounds but they’ve had no luck.
“The saddest part is you never think this would happen to someone you know? I have goosebumps right now thinking about it,” Gall said.
Gall said they’re working to post more online to help find her and get her home safely.
“Jessica is worth it, she is worth the search,” Gall said. “I don’t think I’m going to give up until we find her.”
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Action News Jax was told by law enforcement officials that this is still an active search. As of right now, the sheriff’s office in Allendale said they don’t believe there’s foul play suspected in her disappearance.
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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division sent Action News Jax the following:
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was requested to assist the Allendale County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in an investigation regarding a missing woman. Jessica Rapsys, 27, was last seen on Tuesday evening, August 13, 2024. The search for Rapsys began on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Allendale County Sheriff’s Office at (803)584-7067 or SLED at (866)472-8477 or email tips@sled.sc.gov
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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