Author: Annelyn Russ

Water
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Conway Officials Approve Installation Of New Water Level Sensors

The new sensors will provide data that allows city officials to anticipate flooding based on varying rainfall amounts.
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The city of Conway is taking new steps to prevent flooding in the area. Officials have approved new water level sensors to be installed in flood-prone areas. They’ll be located at the Waccamaw River near the Riverwalk, Kingston Lake at the railroad trestle, Crabtree Swamp at N. Main Street, and Church Street and El Bethel. The sensors will provide real-time…

Crash
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Occurs During Traffic Stop

Two occupants exited their vehicle and fled leading to a multiple-vehicle crash.
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A traffic stop in Conway led to the arrest of two people. On Tuesday, during the stop, two occupants exited their vehicle and fled leading to a multiple-vehicle crash. One person was transported to a hospital from injuries they sustained in the incident. Authorities were forced to shut down 9th Avenue in Conway at Highway 378 while searching for the…

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Shooting Incident Leads To Sexual Assault Investigation

Maxton police later conducted a traffic stop and detained 24-year-old Ashen Garcia Jr. in connection to the shooting.
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One man is facing charges in connection to a Robeson County shooting that took place last month. Around 6am on July 31, police were called to the 4000 block of N.C. Highway 83. Upon arrival, a victim was found shot and suffering non-life threatening injuries. Maxton police later conducted a traffic stop and detained 24-year-old Ashen Garcia Jr. in connection…

Fatal
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Suspect Identified In Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself.
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The suspect identified in fatal officer involved shooting. On Sunday, authorities responded to a home on Joann Branch Road in the Lake View community of Dillon County. Upon arrival, 52-year-old Jimmy Jones pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself in the home. A SLED SWAT team was called to the scene to assist local…

Petco
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Petco Reveals First-Ever Category For Humans

The new line comes after a survey revealed 90% of pet parents are interested in buying pet-themed human products.
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Petco has announced a new category for people who celebrate the pet-obsessed lifestyle. ‘My Human’ includes over 1,000 new products that are designed to be giftable, affordable, and impulse-worthy. Shoppers can purchase curated apparel, decor from the home and workplace, games, toys, accessories, and seasonal animal-inspired products. They are now available nationwide at petco.com and select Petco locations. Over 80%…

School
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Local Coffee Shop Hosting School Supply Drive

The Tie-Dyed Coffee Bean is collecting items including folders, markers, glue and clear backpacks.
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Horry County students are set too soon return to classrooms and one local coffee shop wants to help prepare them. The Tie-Dyed Coffee Bean in Surfside Beach is hosting a school supply drive. They are collecting items including folders, markers, glue and clear backpacks. If you donate any of the items listed you can get 10% off your order. The…

Bill
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Santee Cooper Customers May See New Charge On Monthly Bill

The charge is incurred by the utility company between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected.
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Santee Cooper customers can expect to see a new charge on their monthly bills. The new line will be labeled as ‘Deferred Cost Recovery.’ The charge is incurred by the utility company between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected. It comes after a court decision allowed Santee Cooper to recover these costs over a 10-year period. The company stated…

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Man Sentenced In 2022 Child Sex Crime Case

40-year-old James Moss is required to register as a sex offender and pay $3,000 to the victim
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One man has been sentenced in connection to a child sex crime. In April of 2022, 40-year-old James Moss met a minor online. He picked them up and took them to a hotel room where he engaged in sexual activity with the juvenile. Moss also recorded several videos of their sexual encounter. He has now been sentenced to four years…

Fire
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House Fire Claims The Life Of One Victim

SLED has been contacted to assist in what officials believe to be an arson investigation.
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A house fire in Georgetown County resulted in the death of one person. On Monday morning, fire crews responded to the structure fire along South Farr Avenue in Andrews. The identity of the deceased individual has not been released. SLED has been contacted to assist in what officials believe to be an arson investigation. Further details are limited.

Standoff
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Standoff Situation In Dillon Co. Results In Officer Involved Shooting

A subject pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself inside the residence.
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A standoff situation unfolded in Dillon County. On Sunday, deputies responded to a home on Joann Branch Road in the Lake View community. Upon arrival, a subject pointed a firearm at deputies and threatened to shoot them before barricading himself inside the residence. An arrest warrant was later obtained for the subject. The sheriff’s office requested assistance from SLED, who…

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