Author: Annelyn Russ

Officer
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Bennettsville Officer Charged With DUI

The officer was placed on administrative leave pending the result of the criminal process.
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A Bennettsville officer has been charged with a DUI. The unidentified officer was reportedly off duty but was driving a city-owned vehicle while under the influence. The incident is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol to ensure “independence, objectivity and transparency.” The officer was placed on administrative leave pending the result of the criminal process and a separate…

Crash
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Crash Involving Motorcycle Results In Death Of One Person

A Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading north on Highway 301 near Meadow Prong Road.
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A crash in Florence County claimed the life of one person. The accident occurred around 6:30pm Sunday. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading north on Highway 301 near Meadow Prong Road in the Effingham area. The driver lost control and fell into the roadway. Meanwhile, a Nissan was traveling in the same direction when it struck the motorcyclist. The driver…

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Man Faces Several Charges After Stealing Ambulance, Fatal Shooting

The suspect approached the other vehicle and shot 74-year-old Marie Locklear.
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One man is facing multiple charges after a series of events. On Saturday, paramedics responded to the area of Chavis Road in Maxton on reports of a medical emergency. While en route to the hospital, the patient, 36-year-old Cheyenne Woods, wielded a firearm at two EMS workers and then stole the ambulance. A short time later, he was involved in…

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House Fire Claims Life Of 51-Year-Old Man

The flames broke out around 7:30am Sunday in the 200 block of Oak Street in Conway.
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An Horry County house fire resulted in the death of one person. The flames broke out around 7:30am Sunday in the 200 block of Oak Street in Conway. The road between Medlin Parkway and Cultura Road was shut down while crews worked the scene. The blaze was under control by about 8:20am. The resident was identified as 51-year-old Christopher Olive…

Powerball
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Powerball Jackpot Increases To Estimated $1.1 Billion

This marks the second largest jackpot this year.
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The Powerball jackpot surged once again after no tickets matched all six numbers from Saturday night’s drawing. The numbers drawn were 1,28,31,57, and 58 with a Powerball of 16. While the jackpot went unclaimed, several players still scored big. But the top prize skyrocketed to an estimated $1.1 billion. The cash value is now estimated to be over $503 million….

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Lucky Foods-Branded Cinnamon Powder Recalled

This recall is tied to a public health alert about lead contamination in cinnamon products.
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Ground cinnamon has been recalled across 14 states. The cinnamon was sold by TBC Distribution Corporate and the recall was placed after elevated levels of lead were determined in Lucky Foods-branded cinnamon powder. The products have a best-by date of September 15, 2027. Those affected were distributed between April 11 and September 1 across states including North and South Carolina….

Chicken
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Over 60,000 Pounds Of Chicken Recalled

The product contains soy, which is a known allergen, but is not listed on the label.
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Over 60,000 pounds of chicken have been recalled nationwide. The company, Suzanna’s Kitchen, placed the recall on its eight-piece cut, fully-cooked, bone-in breaded chicken due to misbranding. The product contains soy, which is a known allergen, but is not listed on the label. The Food Safety and Inspection Service is “concerned that some products may be in restaurant refrigerators or…

Australia
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Australian Beach Shooting Leaves At Least 15 Dead, Over 40 Hurt

The massacre marked the deadliest shooting in nearly 30 years in the country.
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A mass shooting unfolded at a Hanukkah celebration on an Australian beach Sunday. Two gunmen opened fire at the event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, including a child. At least 42 others were injured, while 27 of them remain hospitalized and several are in critical condition. One gunman, a 50-year-old man, was fatally shot by police. The other…

Brown
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2 Students Dead, Others Injured In Brown University Shooting

Authorities believed the shooter used a handgun and fired shots near the Barus and Holley building.
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A gunman opened fire at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus. The shooting left two students dead and nine others injured. The suspect was dressed in black and was witnessed fleeing on foot. Authorities believed the shooter used a handgun and fired shots near the Barus and Holley building, a seven story complex that…

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Conway Location

The restaurant seats 52 guests with additional seating on the patio and offers drive-thru service.
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A new eatery has opened its doors in Conway. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, fries and frozen custard treats. The restaurant seats 52 guests with additional seating on the patio and offers drive-thru service. It is open 10:30am-10pm Sunday-Thursday and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday. The eatery is located along…

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