Author: Annelyn Russ

Deploy
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Federal Agents Deploying To Minneapolis For Immigration Crackdown

The move could involve around 2,000 agents and officers from ICE's deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations.
Annelyn Russ,

The Trump administration is deploying hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to Minneapolis. The move is part of its federal crackdown. It could involve around 2,000 agents and officers from ICE’s deportation branch and Homeland Security Investigations, the agency’s investigative arm tasked with fighting transnational crimes. Officials did not publicly specify what the operations will include but the plans…

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Venezuela’s Maduro Pleads Not Guilty In U.S. Court

"I'm innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the president of my country," Maduro said.  
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Venezuela’s Former President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance after being detained by the U.S. military. Maduro is facing narco-terrorism charges that the Trump administration said was justification for his capture and removal to New York. Prosecutors unveiled a new four-count indictment against Maduro, his wife and Venezuelan officials after seizing the former president, alleging Maduro…

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Highway Interchange Named After Former S.C. Governor

David Beasley served as governor from 1994-1998.
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A highway interchange has been renamed to honor a former South Carolina governor. David Beasley served as governor from 1994-1998. He was honored with having the first interchange on Interstate 20 named for his service. Beasley was the second Darlington County native to become governor. His new honor is located at the interchange on I-20 at Highway 340. Since his…

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Deputies To Conduct Two Day Training Exercises At Carvers Bay High

Students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume.
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On Monday and Tuesday, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting training exercises. Teacher’s returned Monday for preparation days, but students will not return to campus until Wednesday when classes are set to resume. While students are out, the training will take place at Carvers Bay High School. People can expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area…

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One Hurt After Fire Damages Four-Acres In Conway Area

The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.
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A fire in Horry County damaged four-acres in the Conway area. Shortly after noon on Friday, fire crews responded to High Point Church Road on reports of an outside blaze that threatened nearby structures. The flames also damaged a residence and left one person hospitalized with injuries. The fire was contained and the cause is now under investigation.

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19-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Florence Co. Shooting

19-year-old Khamauri Fling was arrested and booked into the Florence County Detention Center Sunday night.
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A man is facing multiple charges following a shooting in Florence County. The incident took place in the 100 block of North Aiken Drive. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 19-year-old Khamauri Fling was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and breach of peace of an aggravated nature. Fling was arrested and…

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Motocross Race Crash Leaves Rider With Serious Injuries

The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the roadway.
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A motorcycle crash in Florence County left one person seriously injured. The crash happened just before 11am Sunday near Sandy Lane Drive in the Johnsonville area. The Johnsonville Rescue Squad responded to the scene in which one person was involved in a motocross race. The rider reportedly veered left of the course and struck a tree nearly half-a-mile from the…

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Woman Identified As Victim Of Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree.
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The victim of a New Year’s Eve crash in Marlboro County has been identified as a 37-year-old woman. The crash occurred along Outlaw Lane near Mt. Zion Church Road in the Tatum community. A 2008 Pontiac Sedan veered off the right side of the road and struck a tree. Nicole Long was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the…

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Jay Doyle Sworn In As Mayor Of Georgetown

Jay Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor.
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The city of Georgetown officially swore in Jay Doyle as mayor. Doyle won as a third-party candidate, making history as the first Forward Party mayor. The party touts its priorities as free people, a vibrant democracy, and thriving communities, ditching party politics. “I want to increase the economic vitality of the area. Our median income is extremely low; we have…

Shooting
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14-Year-Old Injured In New Year’s Day Shooting

The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries.
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A teenager was shot after a party on New Year’s Day in the Maxton area. Shortly after midnight, police responded to a location after multiple people were involved in an incident involving shots fired. Eight different vehicles were struck by bullets. The 14-year-old was struck twice in the leg and was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries…

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