South Carolina Police Surprise Drivers By Giving Free Turkeys Instead Of Tickets
The Summerville, South Carolina, Police Department has been replacing traffic tickets with free turkeys during Thanksgiving for the past five years. The initiative is called ‘Turkey, no Ticket.’ It aims to educate drivers about minor infractions while fostering goodwill between the police and the community.
Last week, officers, including Motorcycle Officers Bryan Young and T.J. Thomas, distributed 12 turkeys donated by a local supermarket. Police Chief Douglas Wright highlighted the project’s role in breaking down barriers between law enforcement and the community, noting that it brings joy to both officers and recipients during the holiday season.
As someone who was pulled over recently, I would say a turkey is much better than a ticket! Especially if that turkey was deep-fried and crisp. But I’d take a McDonald’s cheeseburger too. Sounds like a good idea for Mayor McCheese. Haha.
This Is North Carolina's Favorite Christmas Movie
"A Christmas Story" 24 states
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24 states love “A Christmas Story.” The most of any holiday movie. From Maine to Georgia, to Alabama, Ohio, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada. They all love their “Leg Lamp” movie.
"Elf" 11 states
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“Santa! I know him!” Will Ferrell’s classic about a real-life elf who finds out he has a father in NYC, is tops in 11 states. The comedy from 2003 is tops in Florida, Colorado, Indiana, and Wisconsin among others. “Elf” was not number 1 in New York where a majority of the movie was filmed!
"Home Alone" 4 states
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“Kevin!!” “Home Alone” is the holiday favorite in my house, according to my 10 year old son. It’s also the favorite movie in 4 states. California, Idaho, Louisiana and Maryland.
"It's a Wonderful Life" 3 states
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The black and white classic is tops in 3 states. I don’t love this movie, but South Carolina, Illinois, and Wyoming do. It’s a long movie and kids these days aren’t looking to sit and watch for 2 plus hours.
"Die Hard," "A Nightmare Before Christmas" and more...
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“Die Hard” isn’t a Christmas movie!! Let’s get that out It takes place during Christmas, but it literally could take place any time of year. “A Nightmare Before Christmas,” A “Charlie Brown Christmas,” “The Grinch,” and “Christmas Vacation” were all the tops in one state each. Hawaii loves “A Christmas Carol.”
