The name Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb now carries the solemn weight of tragedy in Anderson County, South Carolina, where a Juneteenth celebration—intended to honor freedom, resilience, and unity—ended in violence, chaos, and death. On the night of June 21, 2025, what began as a vibrant community gathering near the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post…

On the night of June 21, 2025, the city of Anderson, South Carolina, bore witness to a devastating tragedy that upended a day meant to celebrate liberty, resilience, and progress. In the midst of a Juneteenth gathering held on Scarborough Road, a sudden burst of violence shattered the festive atmosphere, leaving chaos in its wake.…