Author: Annelyn Russ

17-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Scotland County

17-year-old Jasmine Smith was found unresponsive in the front yard of the home.

The death of a teenage girl is now being investigated after a shooting happened in Scotland County. Around 8:30pm on Friday, police arrived at a residence located at 330 Roosevelt Street. Upon arrival, 17-year-old Jasmine Smith was found unresponsive in the front yard of the home. EMS reported to the scene and pronounced the girl deceased. Further details remain limited…

Investigation Opened After Shooting In Marlboro County

A witness reported seeing a silver Saturn shooting several rounds into a vehicle.

A shooting lead to an ongoing manhunt in Marlboro County. Early Monday morning, Bennettsville police responded to the incident in the Tatum area. A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries but his current condition is unclear. A witness reported seeing a silver Saturn shooting several rounds into…

Chemical Spill In Horry County Leaves Two People Injured

Fire rescue crews reported to the 5000 block of South Kings Highway in Surfside Beach.

A chemical spill in Horry County left two people injured. The spill occurred at a multi-unit residential property around 9:30pm Sunday night. Fire rescue crews reported to the 5000 block of South Kings Highway in Surfside Beach where residents in the immediate area were ordered to shelter in place for precautionary measures. Crews measured reading levels and ventilated the building….

Florence Fire Claims Life Of One Person

Fire rescue crews were called to a residence at 504 Wilson Street

A fire in Florence County claimed the life of one person. Around 5:30pm on Friday, fire rescue crews were called to a residence at 504 Wilson Street after reports of smoke coming from the front of the home. The fire was under control within five minutes of the crews arrival. The cause of the fire is unclear. The identity of…

Chiefs And Eagles To Face Off In Super Bowl LIX

This is the same matchup we saw two years ago in which the Chiefs defeated the Eagles.

The two teams that will face off in Super Bowl LIX have been determined. Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 55-23. After which, the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Buffalo Bills going on to win 32-29. The Eagles and the Chiefs are now set to face off at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9….

Price Of Eggs Expected To Remain High And Continue To Increase

The prices are estimated to increase around 20% this year, compared to nearly 2.2% for food prices in general.

The price of eggs in the U.S. is at an all time high and continues to climb. Due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak and inflation, egg prices sat at $4.15 in December, that was up from $3.65 in November. The unusually high prices come after the outbreak killed about 17.2 million egg-laying hens in those two months alone. That’s…

Kia Places Recall On Over 80,000 Vehicles

The recall covers 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid vehicles.

Kia has placed a recall on more than 80,000 vehicles. The recall was placed due to the floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged. If that happens, it could prevent airbags and seat belts from performing properly. The recall covers 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid vehicles. Owners are advised to take their vehicles to…

Trump Administration Launched Immigration Enforcement

The move involved multiple federal agencies and resulted in the arrest of nearly 1,000 people.

The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement effort nationwide Sunday. The move involved multiple federal agencies and resulted in the arrest of nearly 1,000 people. ICE reported 956 arrests and said “554 detainees were logged” marking the highest total since the agency started reporting them on social media. Interior enforcement is expected to ramp up as administration officials try to…

NHTSA Releases Tips On Driving In Winter Conditions

When driving in ice and snow, you should travel at slow speeds because it is harder to bring your vehicle to a stop.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released tips on driving in winter weather conditions. When driving in ice and snow, you should travel at slow speeds because it is harder to bring your vehicle to a stop. It’s also important to keep a wide distance between your vehicle and the vehicle traveling in front of you. When it comes…

Penalties Or Fines Regarding Proper Pet Care During Extreme Weather

There are rules placed that could result in penalties or fines if a pet is denied proper shelter or treatment in extreme weather conditions.

As we prepare for freezing temperatures there are a few ordinances to keep in mind regarding pet care. Across several counties, there are rules placed that could result in penalties or fines if a pet is denied proper shelter or treatment in extreme weather conditions. In Darlington County, you could face $75-$500 in fines depending on how many violations. You…