Author: Annelyn Russ

Florence Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

No one was in the house at the time and no injuries were reported.

A massive fire destroyed a home in Florence early Wednesday morning. Around 1:30am, West Florence and the city of Florence Fire Department crews responded to the 1000 block of Harmony Street. A one-story single-family home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Crews were able to bring the fire under control. No one was in the house at the time…

Georgetown Police Are Investigating A Pharmacy Burglary Incident

The suspects are accused of cutting the power before ransacking the pharmacy and stealing narcotics.

Georgetown County authorities are investigating a burglary incident that took place Tuesday morning. Video footage captured several individuals outside the Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy and Proactive Care buildings along North Fraser Street in Georgetown. The suspects are accused of cutting the power before ransacking the pharmacy and stealing narcotics. Further details remain limited and anyone with information regarding the burglary is…

Florence Authorities Are Searching For A Missing Teen

The sheriff's office is searching for 16-year-old Kayden Johnson.

Officials in Florence are also seeking assistance locating a missing person. The sheriff’s office is searching for 16-year-old Kayden Johnson. He was last seen on the evening of January 3 at his residence. He is believed to have left voluntarily. Anyone who can provide any information regarding Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contact Florence County authorities.

Robeson Co. Police Need Help Locating A Missing Woman

30-year-old Carbella Oxendine was last seen on Saturday in the 2100 block of Bridgers Road near Rowland.

Robeson County deputies are asking for help with locating a missing woman. 30-year-old Carbella Oxendine was last seen on Saturday in the 2100 block of Bridgers Road near Rowland. She is 5-foot-8 and weighs around 105 pounds. She has brown eyes and curly red hair. Anyone with knowledge about where she could be is asked to contact the Robeson County…

Cinemark To Celebrate National Popcorn Day With $5 BYO Bucket Deal

Anyone can bring any container, tote, or bag and they'll fill it up to 400oz, which is equivalent to two XL popcorns.

Cinemark is offering a deal for customers in honor of National Popcorn Day. For the first time ever, the theater franchise is inviting all popcorn lovers to fill their own buckets for $5 on January 19. On that day, anyone can bring any container, tote, or bag and they’ll fill it up to 400oz, which is equivalent to two XL…

Antonio Pierce Fired From Head Coach Position For The Raiders

Pierce said he was not aware of any reason as to why he wouldn't be back next season.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced yet another change in the team’s head coach position. Antonio Pierce was fired after a 4-13 season as the head coach’s first full campaign in the top job. He went 5-4 as the team’s interim coach to close out 2023. Pierce said he was not aware of any reason as to why he wouldn’t be…

IRS Free File Program Set To Open Soon

The Free File program is designed to help eligible taxpayers prepare and file their federal returns at no cost.

The IRS announced that Free File Tax software programs will be available soon. The Free File program is designed to help eligible taxpayers prepare and file their federal returns at no cost. Each tax software company in partnership with the IRS establishes its own eligibility to use their free version, including, age, income, state residency, and military status. To access…

House Votes To Approve The ‘Laken Riley Act’

The House has passed legislation that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft.

The House has passed legislation that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The measure dubbed the ‘Laken Riley Act’ honors the college student who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who was arrested for shoplifting prior to the attack. He was out on parole when he brutally murdered the woman who was out for a run. The House…

Threatening Palisades Fire Burns Out Of Control Across Los Angeles

Around 80,000 people have been evacuated as the flames threatened tens of thousands of homes.

The Palisades Fire started around 10:30am Tuesday in Los Angeles and has quickly spread since then. With winds reaching at least 40 mph, the flames rapidly spread to nearly 200 acres and massively grew. It continued to spread through the hillsides. As of Wednesday morning, the fire has burned over 2,900 acres with zero containment. Around 80,000 people have been…

Former Quarterback Grayson McCall Is Returning To Teal Nation

Former quarterback Grayson McCall is making a comeback to Chanticleers football as an offensive analyst.

A familiar face is making a return to Teal Nation. Former quarterback Grayson McCall is making a comeback to Chanticleers football as an offensive analyst. Coastal Carolina’s head coach Tim Beck announced McCall’s return Monday. He spoke about the impact the player made both on the game and community while saying they can’t be more excited that he will start…