Author: Annelyn Russ

Florence Police Search For Suspect Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting

28-year-old Maleek Fulton is 5 feet and 11 inches tall weighing around 195 pounds.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting. Sunday morning, police were called in reference to a dead person with a gunshot wound near Rae Street in Lake City. The victim’s identity was not publicly released. 28-year-old Maleek Fulton has been charged in connection to the incident. He is 5 feet and…

Final Four Of Men’s NCAA Tournament Secured

For the first time since 2008, the final four in the men's NCAA Tournament will consist entirely of No. 1 seeds.

For the first time since 2008, the final four in the men’s NCAA Tournament will consist entirely of No. 1 seeds. One side of the bracket will feature Auburn vs Florida in an SEC showdown that is set to be played at 6pm. The other side will see Duke and Houston face off just before 9pm. Both games will take…

President Trump Considers Serving Third Term

The 22nd Amendment says “no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice.”

On Sunday, President Trump stated that he is not joking about considering to serve a third term. The remarks are the clearest indication that he intends to look into ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country. The 22nd Amendment says “no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice.” It…

Elon Musk Sells Social Media Platform ‘X’ To His Own AI Company

Musk took to 'X' to say that the move will “unlock immense potential by blending XAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with 'X’s' massive reach.”

Elon Musk has sold his social media site to his own artificial intelligence company. The billionaire sold ‘X’ to ‘XAI’ in a $33 billion all-stock deal. Both companies are privately owned meaning they are not required to disclose their finances to the public. Musk took to ‘X’ to say that the move will “unlock immense potential by blending XAI’s advanced…

Israel Proposes Extended Truce Involving The Return Of Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would step up pressure on Hamas but would continue negotiations "under fire."

Israel has proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of around half of the remaining hostages held there. The proposals foresee the return of half the 24 hostages believed to still be alive as well as about half the 35 assumed to be dead. The proposed truce would last between 40 and 50 days. Israeli Prime…

Death Toll Continues To Rise After Powerful Myanmar Earthquake

At least 1,700 people have been confirmed dead, but the true death toll could take weeks to conclude.

The death toll continues to rise following a powerful earthquake that shook Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck with an epicenter near Myanmar’s second-largest city of Mandalay, damaging the city’s airport, buckling roads and downing hundreds of buildings throughout a wide range of territory in the middle of the country. Time is running out for…

Robeson Co. House Fire Results In Death Of A Child

Crews were called to Marada Road in the Maxton community.

A residential fire in Robeson County led to the death of one child. The flames broke out around 7:20pm Thursday night. Crews were called to Marada Road in the Maxton community. The fire originated in the kitchen area of the home. Several fire departments assisted to get the flames under control. The child did not survive injuries while the mother…

Charges Filed After 8-Year-Old Shot While Eating Dinner In Florence

The girl was eating dinner with her family when she was struck by bullets that came from the apartment above theirs.

An arrest has been made after an 8-year-old child was shot in Florence County. The incident occurred just after 5pm Wednesday in a complex along Willow Trace Drive. The girl was eating dinner with her family when she was struck by bullets that came from the apartment above theirs. The bullets injured her arm and leg. She is being treated…

Motorcyclist Dies After Myrtle Beach Intersection Crash

Mohammad Al-Masaid was transported to a hospital where he died an hour later.

An accident in the Myrtle Beach area resulted in the death of one person. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 15 and Pine Island Road. Around 7am Thursday, a bystander found a motorcyclist suffering injuries after a crash. Mohammad Al-Masaid was transported to a hospital where he died an hour later. The Myrtle Beach Police Department is now…

Driver Rescued After Vehicle Caught In Flood Water

Aynor-bound traffic between Highways 90 and 905 were blocked as crews worked.

A driver was rescued after a crash in Horry County Thursday night. Shortly after 7pm, fire rescue crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near Aynor. A car got caught in flood water, trapping the driver who was removed using a high-angle rescue technique. They were evaluated for injuries at the scene. Aynor-bound traffic between Highways 90 and…