business
‘Felt like a demon walked up on me’: Woman says stranger sexually assaulted her while shopping
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Lenah Allen, Jordan Gartner , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend. Destiny Ray said she was shopping at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard when a man approached her inside the store, asked her to help him pick out a dress for his d...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Atlanta Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Lenah Allen, Jordan Gartner, Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The incident in a South Carolina beauty supply store has implications for Atlanta's own business community, particularly in retail settings where customers and employees may be vulnerable to similar assaults. As the city continues to grow and develop, ensuring the safety of shoppers and workers in stores is crucial. Atlanta's business owners and managers should take note of the importance of having protocols in place to prevent and respond to such incidents, including providing training for employees on how to handle suspicious behavior and supporting victims of assault. The fact that the victim in this case was able to record video and share it on social media, leading to the arrest of the suspect, highlights the role that technology and social media can play in holding perpetrators accountable. As Atlanta's residents and visitors frequent local businesses, they should feel confident that their safety is a priority.
About this story
Original reporting by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News . The Atlanta surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A South Carolina woman says she was sexually assaulted inside a beauty supply store over the weekend. Destiny Ray said she was shopping at Hair Depot on Decker Boulevard when a man approached her inside the store, asked her to help him pick out a dress for his d...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News and curated for The Atlanta readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Lenah Allen, Jordan Gartner at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News. To learn more about how The Atlanta selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more business coverage from The Atlanta, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More business →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter