Author: Annelyn Russ

Allan Rogers Official Latta Police Department Chief

The chief position opened after Christopher Bryant, along with several others, had their certifications suspended.

The town of Latta now has an official police chief. Allan Rogers was first tapped to serve as the interim chief, but has now been hired to take on the role permanently. Rogers was honored in February by the S.C. House of Representatives for his retirement from the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year career in law enforcement. The…

Arrest Made After Human Remains Identified As Missing Man

28-year-old Shelton Bennett was reported missing on August 23, 2023.

Skeletal remains that were discovered last week have now been identified. Last Friday, the remains were discovered on vacant farm land in the Adamsville area of Marlboro County during bush hogging operations. They have been identified as 28-year-old Shelton Bennett. He was reported missing on August 23, 2023. The search for him was conducted off of Butler Road near Laurinburg….

Instagram Launches New Features For Users

Meta revealed an update for the popular social media app that includes "reposting" content and a location map.

Instagram users can expect to see new features within the app. Meta revealed an update for the popular social media app that includes “reposting” content and a location map. The reposting feature allows users to repost public feed posts and video reels that will appear on friends’ and followers’ feeds, as well as a separate reposting tab added to users’…

Google Invests $1B To Support AI Training And Education Initiatives

The investment includes funding for new AI learning tools and the Google AI for Education Accelerator.

Google is investing $1 billion to support AI training and education initiatives in the U.S.. The investment includes funding for new AI learning tools and the Google AI for Education Accelerator, which is a new program that will provide free training and Google career certificates to every U.S. college student across more than 100 universities and community colleges for free….

Trump Orders Commerce Department To Create New Census

President Trump has instructed the department to immediately create a new and highly accurate census based on modern day facts and figures.

President Trump has ordered the Commerce Department to start working a new census. The Republican took to Truth Social to say that he has instructed the department to immediately create a new and highly accurate census based on modern day facts and figures, and uses results and information gained from the 2024 Presidential Election. “People who are in our country…

Tickets Available For Night Of A Thousand Candles

Tickets start at $15 for children and $35 for adults.

Tickets are now on sale for Brookgreen Gardens’ ‘Night of a Thousand Candles.’ The event features over 2,700 hand-lit candles, twinkling lights, beverages, and music that can get you in the holiday spirit. Attendees will be able to walk lit paths to experience memorable moments that bring joy to all ages. The annual tradition is the gardens’ largest fundraiser of…

Conway Officials Approve Installation Of New Water Level Sensors

The new sensors will provide data that allows city officials to anticipate flooding based on varying rainfall amounts.

The city of Conway is taking new steps to prevent flooding in the area. Officials have approved new water level sensors to be installed in flood-prone areas. They’ll be located at the Waccamaw River near the Riverwalk, Kingston Lake at the railroad trestle, Crabtree Swamp at N. Main Street, and Church Street and El Bethel. The sensors will provide real-time…

Multi-Vehicle Crash Occurs During Traffic Stop

Two occupants exited their vehicle and fled leading to a multiple-vehicle crash.

A traffic stop in Conway led to the arrest of two people. On Tuesday, during the stop, two occupants exited their vehicle and fled leading to a multiple-vehicle crash. One person was transported to a hospital from injuries they sustained in the incident. Authorities were forced to shut down 9th Avenue in Conway at Highway 378 while searching for the…

Shooting Incident Leads To Sexual Assault Investigation

Maxton police later conducted a traffic stop and detained 24-year-old Ashen Garcia Jr. in connection to the shooting.

One man is facing charges in connection to a Robeson County shooting that took place last month. Around 6am on July 31, police were called to the 4000 block of N.C. Highway 83. Upon arrival, a victim was found shot and suffering non-life threatening injuries. Maxton police later conducted a traffic stop and detained 24-year-old Ashen Garcia Jr. in connection…

Suspect Identified In Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself.

The suspect identified in fatal officer involved shooting. On Sunday, authorities responded to a home on Joann Branch Road in the Lake View community of Dillon County. Upon arrival, 52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself in the home. A SLED SWAT team was called to the scene to assist local…