Author: Annelyn Russ

Man Arrested In Connection To Missing Woman Found Deceased

26-year-old Tyrique Williams was arrested in regards to Lock's death.

An arrest has been made in connection to a missing woman whose body was found deceased in Robeson County. 24-year-old Annie Lock of Fayetteville was reported missing in August. Her body was found in a pond on April 13. She was located near NC 71 West and Buie Philadelphus Road in between Pembroke and Red Springs. Investigators don’t have a…

Hockey Is Returning To Florence

The official name of the new team has not been announced.

A hockey team is returning to the Florence area. The Federal Prospects Hockey League is an independent league that is heading to the Florence Center. However, the official name of the new team has not been announced. It apparently will be up to the fans to decide. The team is expected to start playing during the league’s next season that…

Two Arrested In Connection To Walmart Bomb Threat

An investigation led to the arrests of Noah Dixon and Kalila Coleman.

Two people have been arrested in connection to an incident at a Myrtle Beach Walmart. On March 21, police were called to the store located along Seaboard Street on reports of a possible bomb threat. Upon arrival, officials were informed that a threat was made through a hand-held radio. The store was evacuated and searched, but nothing suspicious was discovered….

One Suspect Arrested Two Remain At Large In Armed Robbery Case

All three men are facing charges of armed robbery, first degree burglary, conspiracy, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Police are asking for the public’s help locating robbery suspects. On Wednesday, officials responded to a residence on Sunnyside Avenue in Murrells Inlet. They were informed by two victims that the suspects stole money, phones and a safe from them. Two of the suspects were allegedly armed. 19-year-old Jamarion Long has since been detained but 21-year-olds Tymarious Holmes and Brodie…

Taco Bell To Make Chicken Nuggets Permanent Menu Item

The fan-favorite will be available starting April 24 for its longest run yet but won't become an official menu item until next year.

One fast food chain has decided to make a temporary menu item permanent. Taco Bell’s crispy chicken nuggets are back and here to stay! After a successful limited run in December, in which they sold out nationwide in less than a week, the eatery decided to make them a permanent addition. The fan-favorite will be available starting April 24 for…

Millions Without Power In Puerto Rico After Major Blackout

The government's office reported a failure in the transmission of the electrical system.

Residents of Puerto Rico were left in the dark during a major blackout. The power outage started at around 12:40pm Wednesday. The government’s office reported a failure in the transmission of the electrical system. 1.4 million customers lost power. Genera PR, the company that generates power on the island, said the outage was due to the sudden shutdown of all…

Trump Administration Plans To End IRS Direct File Program

Republican lawmakers and commercial tax preparation companies argued that it was a waste of taxpayer money because free filing programs already exist.

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing. The program became available during the Biden presidency and was credited by users with making tax filing easy, fast and economical. However Republican lawmakers and commercial tax preparation companies argued that it was a waste of taxpayer money because free filing programs already exist….

Autism Awareness Month Activities Along The Grand Strand

Ripley's Aquarium will hold a Sensory Friendly Visit from 9-11am in which the lights are up and music and sound effects are down.

April is Autism Awareness Month and one organization has several upcoming events to celebrate. The Champion Autism Network is hosting a puzzle piece awareness and fundraising campaign. The non-profit hopes to reach the goal of $15,000 to assist in serving thousands of people living with autism. On Saturday, Ripley’s Aquarium will hold a Sensory Friendly Visit from 9-11am in which…

Woman Missing For Months Identified As Body Found In Water

The victim has been identified as Annie Lock of Fayetteville.

The body that was found in Robeson County waters has been identified. On Sunday, deputies were at the scene after the body was discovered off of NC-72 West and Buie Philadelphus Road between Pembroke and Red Springs. The victim has been identified as Annie Lock of Fayetteville. She was last seen on August 17 and was 24-years-old at the time…

New Church To Open At Old Solid Rock Church Location

Pastor Jordan Gandy said that they are not associated with Solid Rock at all.

A new church is taking over the property that was previously known as ‘Solid Rock Church.’ The location along Howard Avenue in the Market Common has been an active scene for protestors. Demonstrators sought justice for Mica Miller who died a year ago. Her death was ruled a suicide but many believed her husband, John-Paul was behind it. He was…