One child has been suspended after an incident at a Robeson County school. On Thursday, a 1st grader at Pembroke Elementary School was found in possession of a gun. It was reported that a staff member noticed an unusual object on the child’s side prompting them to pull him to the side which led to the discovery of a firearm….
A second suspect has turned himself into authorities in connection to the death of a three-year-old. 34-year-old Joseph Waterman Jr. was wanted following an incident that occurred last Saturday along Midway Highway in Florence County. Antonio Burgess Jr. was fatally shot after a gun went off during a physical altercation between several adults. Waterman has been charged with murder, seven…
The NCAA has officially eliminated the spring transfer portal in college football. The administrative committee decided to move to a single transfer portal window. That proposed window would start January 2 and end January 11. However, the NCAA plans to decide the official dates during a meeting next month following a feedback period. It’s possible the transfer portal window could…
The USPS has announced important dates for holiday shipping. Whether you’ve already started your Christmas shopping or not, these dates are important for future planning. If you’re shipping through the USPS Ground Advantage service or First-Class Mail, the last date to send off should be December 17 in order for a package to arrive by Christmas day. Those shipping through…
Texas A&M University’s president is stepping down. Mark Welsh III made the announcement Thursday after facing criticism over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson about gender. The video was not mentioned in Welsh’s departure. But it comes after the video stirred up the campus and put him under criticism by some Republican lawmakers,…
Erika Kirk has been named the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA. The move comes after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed last week during an event at Utah Valley University. Charlie was the co-founder of the organization. Following his assassination, the board “unanimously elected” Erika. It was reported that “in prior discussions,…
The Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to shut down a major organ procurement organization. The HHS has been investigating the Live Alliance organization. The department reportedly uncovered “years of unsafe practices, poor training, chronic under-performance, under-staffing, and paperwork errors.” “We are acting because of years of documented patient safety data failures and repeated violations of federal requirements,…
As we approach Halloween, plenty of spooky activities are planned for the Grand Strand. Fright Nights will return and be hosted in Plyer Park along N. Kings Highway. The event features live entertainment, wandering zombies, family-friendly fun, a fall festival and more. Festivities will kick off the first week of October and will be held every Friday and Saturday from…
The American Heart Association is set to host its 44th annual Beach Ride. The event invites horses and riders from across the country to camp, connect, and ride, while rising money and awareness for the fight against heart disease and stroke. Activities will include a silent auction, live music, campsite decorating, obstacle courses, a costume party and karaoke. Each activity…
A new sawmill is set to open in Horry County and is expected to support loggers. The Galivants Ferry Sawmill plans to open a new facility that will help loggers in surrounding areas. The goal is to alleviate the changes brought on by the closing of the Georgetown and surrounding mills. It will also help supply railroad ties, pallet manufacturers,…
